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Music Man - Coming Soon!

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Pre-production of Music Man has begun!  Check back for more info here! ...

Scoring the film

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As we head into the studio to score our film a few thoughts cross my mind.  Will I be able to deliver the proper music since I'm tied so closely to the project and what kind of music should I write?  To kind of get past that I enlisted the help of a good friend of mine who is an amazing drummer and producer.  We realized that film needed music to be subtle so that it would fit the pace of the film. We came up with a great idea of writing one long piece and breaking it up into parts so that th...

Hello

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Hello,  It's wierd writeing in a blog adressing ... noone or someone. Anyway i just regisetred my newest short film ( by the way I'm a young director from Bucharest Romania) and i hope to start sending it around the world. Until the next time ...  Pa!  ...

PROJECT UPDATE

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GOING HOME is in post production and is in picture edit right now. I am shooting a behind the scenes documentary for the Connecticut Film Industry Training Program. The plan is to submit this to film festivals. I am working on a demo reel for a local actor. ETHAN and Eeny, Meeny Miny, MOE are going through sound editing.  ...

MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, a laud review!

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MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (2011) is Woody Allen’s latest magnum opus which held its world premier at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and has met with critical praise since, proving to be Allen’s most watched and beloved film since the past twenty-five years. Imagine the legendary tales of CINDERELLA, A MOVEABLE FEAST, THE SUN ALSO RISES and the film THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO (1985) all stewed together to make a new stellar film, familiar yet completely original set within the ever twinkling romant...

Now Films can be submitted online, through youTube.

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Hi all,   i thank you for your great support and particiaption in Webmiere 2011, The first ever Online Short film, Docu and photo Story festival to be Simulcast through various Media.  Now you can submit your film through YouTube as well. All you need to do is upload your film on YouTube and set your privacy to share it with only people you choose. Then like our facebook page "Webmiere 2011" and choose to share it with Webmiere 2011. Then go to www.totalfilmi.tv ...

FESTIVAL SCREENINGS 2011

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Take a look at the FESTIVAL FILM PROGRAMME and learn more about the competing films, schedule & place of the festival screenings! EVERYONE'S INVITED! DO NОT MISS EVEN A SINGLE TITLE! ...

Filmmaking for Teens

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72% off Filmmaking Course for Teens. This intensive one-day introductory course is designed specifically for young aspiring filmmakers and gives an overview of filmmaking ? writing-producing and directing. Learn what it takes to be a filmmaker, the roles and responsibilities of the key creative positions, and how you can start your career NOW. It?s never too early! (This course is also offered on Sunday July 10.)Designed specifically for a young audience, this course breaks down each element of...

German TV Segment about CamboFest, Cambodia Film Festival

German TV Segment about CamboFest, Cambodia Film Festival, including interviews with local YAHRD youth group members trained to run the event's 4th edition, and fest founder/co-organizer Jason Rosette of Camerado SE Asia

Dirty Old Town Interview

Dirty Old Town Watch ÉCU's interview with the filmmakers behind Dirty Old Town, a gonzo hit showing the darker side of Manhattan. Regardez l'entretien d'ÉCU avec les realisateurs de Dirty Old Town, un film Gonzo qui se traite du côté sinistre de Manhattan. A Shared Palme D'Or

CamboFest, Cambodia: Ongoing submissions now open for the 5th Edition

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CALL for ENTRIES!  For the 5th Edition of CamboFest, Cambodia's longest running ongoing international movie event: Filmmakers submit here: http://www.cambofest.com/submit/submit.html ...or bring DVD/VCD screeners in person to the vintage 'Royal' cinema in Kampot, Cambodia to receive a fee waiver (see submissions page, above, for map and details) More Information on the CAMBOFEST Submission Form (PDF) ...

Cine//B is looking for feature films for the International Competition. Submite yours!

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Cine//B_4. International Film Festival. Santiago de Chile. November 5-13 Call for Entries Submission deadline: August 26th, 2011 Complete the Entry Form Contact Info Website: http://www.festivalcineb.com Festival Office: Macul 2310 Macul (7810031), Santiago de Chile. Tel / fax: +(562) 2726332  +(562) 2726332 E-mail: info@festivalcineb.com   The 4th Chilean International Film Festival- CINE//B_...

Introducing Jack Rousseau, Screenwriter

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Jack Rousseau is a screenwriter based in the UK. Completed feature-length screenplays inlude: Forging the Iron Lady - political drama for TV Shocking the Donkeys (co-writer James Collins) - comedy (in development) Help Me (co-writer Matthew John) - drama Other People's Dreams (co-writer James Collins) - suspense/thriller Screenplays currently being worked on include: Jellybean Republic (co-writer James Collins) - comedy The Saddling (co-writer Ja...

Cine//B_4 calling for shorts!

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FESTIVAL CINE//B_4 NOVEMBER, 5-13 TH 2011 SANTIGO DE CHILE           Cine//B_4. We want your film!     Call for Entries Regular Deadline August 26, 2011 Notification Date approximately October 5, 2011     Contact Info FESTIVAL CINE//B Festival Director Antonino Ballestrazzi Email:info@festivalcineb.com Macul 2320 7810031 Macul  Santiago de...

GOING HOME is starting production on May 23, 2011. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.

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We have assembled a cast and crew of over 50. All of them are experienced in their own field. Our director has over 20 years of experience. We have crew that have worked on Hollywood movies that were made locally. We have actors who have been in movies with A-listers. This is going to be a great film. We plan on submitting it to Sundance. This is an exciting project. We need your support. You can help us and be part of this project. Please donate whatever you can by going to the followin...

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Take Shelter- A Must See

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Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself. The film was first shown at the Sundance Film Festival were it received rave reviews, then it made its way across the big pond to Cannes. This knockout prestige picture is a masterfully controlled piece of work on every level -- from its precise modulation of mood to its piercing emotional accuracy, its impeccable craftsmanship and breathtaking imag...

Independent Film Month: Call For Entries 2011

Independent Film Month runs the entire month of September 2011

Entertainment Law for Filmmakers

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This 4-evening course covers entertainment law and legal issues that are critical to all filmmakers. From script to production to distribution, entertainment lawyer Jindra Rajwins gives you the legal framework to understand securing rights and trademarks, film funding and investor issues, the legalities of distribution deals, and strategies for negotiating the legal landscape for your film project. Packed with information, this is a must-have resource for any filmmaker who is serious about buil...

Maximize Your Shoot

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Successfully completing your film or video means achieving your scheduled shoot day - every day. But making your vision a reality takes more than wishing and hoping. It starts with effectiveplanning. Whether you’re prepping a web video, a no-budget indie film or a Hollywoodblockbuster, your most valuable production assets are the time and effort you spend planning.For more info, visit http://www.raindance.co.uk/site/maximise-your-shoot-filmmaking-class-toronto...

Documentary 101

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This 2-evening course will cover the basics of producing a one-off or series in the documentary or factual film fields. Starting with the basics, this course will take you through your story idea, development of pitch materials and financing to pre-production, production, post-production and deliverables.This course will take you from A to Z to help you prepare for a documentary film shoot. Full of practical tips, case studies, problem scenarios and handouts of call sheets, shooting schedules, e...

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