Hey gang, Thought I'd pass this on to you, for anyone in the N.C. area that missed my seminar when I was there a year and a half ago... this one will be in...
Jerome gave this seminar at School of Communication Arts, sponsored by MCAI a while back. It is well worth the tuition and time. Lots of good war stories,...
I just ran across a fabulous thought / quote which could probably serve as the basis for a dinner discussion among filmmakers or a meeting topic in the future....
As a Business man and an artist, there's much truth to what you've written here... as I learn more about the industry and getting financing or the difficulty...
yep, this is an issue with resonance for many. As far as making the films we are really here to make, I feel like it's possible to find a way forward. One...
great thought jim. i've been writing for my resources and i think many of us have, even if we didn't realize it. that's why i had to cut the outer space...
Had seen this article and it is right on. The reason I am getting interest in Will to Power. The movie that I am taking to AFM and have a number of ...
... but what I meant was that theatrical audiences have declined by nearly five percent in the last *year* alone. (Revenues are actually up, but that's because...
With the proliferation of film festivals (like our own Carrboro Film Festival on Nov 22nd!!!) (sorry for the ad) I wonder what the total audience numbers are...
jim, the carrboro film festival is actually sunday november, 23rd. i only know that because it's my son's birthday, so thanks for the film party! Nic Beery ...
... Given that festivals are springing up everywhere, you're probably right. Then again, the number of people attending festivals on any given weekend is...
It seems to me that many of the festivals want you to provide the worldwide premiere at their festival and the mindset is on theatrical distribution at that...
... You're of course right about all that. I was just saying that filmmakers usually don't make money directly from festival exhibition. In passing it occurred...
D Grady, That really would be a great idea, even if the festival got a cut of the profits or charged a base rate to allow for selling DVDs of past projects or...
jim, several fests i am noticing are featuring images, trailers and even links to the filmmakers websites on their site. that might be a way of directing...
I've notice several festival sites using the filmmakers "audience" page in Withoutabox as the film info page (putting it in a frame on their site, so to...
... The more I think about it, the more I think you really do have to consider both, at least if you want what you write to be produced and seen. On the other...
It's probably true that you have to consider both, but the point, I think, is that it is often a dilemma and you have to understand the ... but the assumption...
... And that film did a clever job of justifying the use of stills as well. Excellent example, and I'm sure you're right about the cost. It would be hard (if...
...figured I would post this here before posting it on craigslist, tarheelfilms and/or mandy etc. this way you guys can get the first shot at it as well point...
Our official parent organization is having a meeting on September 16th, and will be showing some short films by one of TFSIG's own. I'm calling this our...
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Anyone here knowledgable in Frontpage software? I have a question about it. Thanks, Tom...
As some of you may be aware, the final entry deadline for the Carrboro Film Festival is September 22nd. So, plan to submit your films ASAP - this is a great...
Responses have been coming in for the short and now I am looking for a place where I can audition the possible cast members, since I don't have my own studio...
Hi Josh: Give Rich a call at Dynamic Sound Rehearsal studios in North Raleigh. He¹s got one room that used to be a dance studio that would probably work for...
hi josh, we have access to a space that we hold auditons and also videotape actors demos for major studios. last week we shot an auditon for a young lady who...