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12 Key Traits of the “Indie-Friendly” Director

by Mynette Louie on May 14, 2012

Video Village, Indie-Style

 

Not every director is suited for low-budget indie filmmaking, and that’s OK if you’re Terrence Malick or David Fincher. But chances are, you’re not…or not yet, anyway. I get a fair number of calls from biggish directors and producers who are having trouble raising money for their …

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The Benefits of a Music Supervisor :: Interview with Carrie Hughes

by Jordan Passman on May 11, 2012

Music  supervisors are a tremendous resource for any type of media project. This interview is dedicated to displaying their value in our current industry. Carrie Hughes may very well be the QUEEN music supervisor for reality television.

She has worked on such TV Shows as The Sing Off, Fashion Star, The Hills, The Hard Times of RJ …

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Six Golden Rules for Filmmakers on Social Media

by Sean Holmquest on April 27, 2012

What’s the best way to ensure a successful a Kickstarter campaign? How do I self-distribute, or digitally distribute my film well? What should I post on my Facebook page as opposed to my Twitter feed? What if I’m not on Twitter?

For the filmmakers who attended the IFP/Film Presence/DCTV panel on …

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Aesthetically Speaking.

by Caspar Newbolt on April 25, 2012

Around March last year a friend of mine showed me an article about why the video game Angry Birds is so successful. The author Charles L. Mauro CHFP (Certified Human Factors Engineering Professional), was attempting to provide a cognitive scientific report on why the game has been so …

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An Idiot’s Guide to Establishing Yourself as a TV Writer

by Melissa Byers and Treena Hancock on April 23, 2012

The clock reads 4:30 am.  It’s dark outside.  Must drag ass out of bed and try to look somewhat presentable for the 6:30 am crew call.  Must also review scenes for the day and be prepared to answer the barrage of questions from the director and actors: “How do you …

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Crowdfunding for Filmmakers: Raise a Million Dollars Over the Internet

by Mark Litwak on April 18, 2012

Although Republicans and Democrats rarely agree on anything these days, Congress has passed and President Obama signed on April 5, 2012 the JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act, a collection of laws that dramatically relaxes regulations on raising capital for startup companies. The law was backed by Republicans, as well …

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New Law Will Help Indie Filmmakers Raise Financing

by Mark Litwak on April 18, 2012

President Obama signed last week the JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act, a collection of laws that dramatically relaxes regulations on raising capital for startup companies. The Act has provisions that for the first time will allow internet crowdfunding of small businesses, such as producing indie films. Crowdfunding is a …

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Directing Actors Without Leaving Your Bed

by Adam Bowers on April 16, 2012

While there are an enormous amount of elements that go into making a film (like cinematography, sound, and hair), many directors would argue that the most important element of all is the performances you get from your actors. For a long time, I could have sworn it was hair, but …

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