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The Early Days of Video: A Conversation with Jon Alpert & Keiko Tsuno

by IFP Staff on October 3, 2012

DCTV Co-Founders Jon Alpert and Keiko Tsuno discuss their beginnings in filmmaking during the early days of video and what drove them to start DCTV in 1972.

Keiko: I came to this country to study fine arts and my main interest was video, so I bought Sony’s first black and white …

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Ry-Russo Young on Filmmaking Influences

by Jacob Appet on October 3, 2012

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Ry-Russo Young gives us insight into her process.

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An Independent Filmmaker at the Firehouse

by Francisco Bello on September 26, 2012

I came to know DCTV as many New York based filmmakers do. I’d attended some panels hosted by groups like IFP. I’d rented gear on the 2nd floor for some local shoots. I walked by the firehouse and marveled at the architecture of that old building flanked by drab government …

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Mike Knowlton on Transmedia

by Jacob Appet on September 26, 2012

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Mike Knowlton blows our minds while redefining the concept of a “film.”

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Update On Soliciting Investors

by Mark Litwak on September 24, 2012

The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”) was enacted on April 5, 2012. It allows small businesses to enter into equity-based crowdfunding for raising up to one million dollars, without the usual burdensome requirements currently in place. These rules should be in place by early 2013.

As important as …

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Nekisa Cooper on Financing Pariah

by Jacob Appet on September 19, 2012

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Nekisa Cooper on being relentless about funding.

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Conference Keynotes Live Broadcast on YouTube

by IFP Staff on September 13, 2012

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September 16-20

IFP has launched a new YouTube channel premiering with live broadcasts of the IFP Conference.

Keynotes streamed live include:

James Schamus (CEO of Focus Features)& Christine Vachon (Producer, Killer Films) Sunday, September 16th @ 4PMET

JC Chandor (Director, Margin Call) Monday, …

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Director Azazel Jacobs on Following Your Passion

by Cait Carvalho on September 12, 2012

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Azazel Jacobs (Director, Terri) discusses how crucial it is to make the films that you believe in.

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