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Last week Sony Pictures told theater owners they would no longer pay for 3D glasses after May 2012 triggering the start of a war between studios and cinemas that may wind up hitting movie audiences right in the wallet. We take a deeper look at the history and reasons behind this ongoing dispute. Plus, we talk to Shawn Bercuson, the CEO of Prescreen, a new movie marketing and distribution platform for filmmakers and distributors.Last week Sony Pictures told theater owners they would no longer pay for 3D glasses... more
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Straight from the film festival at SXSW, Joe Nicolosi imagines what it might look like if Super Mario Bros. were adapted into a live-action indie drama.Straight from the film festival at SXSW, Joe Nicolosi imagines what it might look like... more
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Superheroes aren't just for fiction anymore -- no longer restrained to the pages of comic books, the large and growing community of Real Life Super Heroes (RLSH) are on the streets as agents of change -- with mixed results. No magical-power infused mega-beings, they do what they can to make a difference in home-made costumes, sometimes armed with pseudo-weapons -- as an antidote to the pumped-up versions usually presented in films. And now they've been lovingly captured in a film of their own, the documentary Superheroes, which premiered at Slamdance. Producer Theodore James and director Michael Barnett gave us the low-down on the process, the provenance, and what comes next. Superheroes aren't just for fiction anymore -- no longer restrained to the pages... more
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Production has begun on Sam Qualiana's Snow Shark: Ancient Snow Beast in Buffalo, New York. The way this sounds I can totally see this on Syfy or The Asylum in the future, of course along with my Crocaloctopus! Check out the teaser trailer after the jump.
From the Press Release:
Sam Qualiana, a recipient of the Buffalo Screams Horror Film Festival’s “Filmmaker to Watch” award, is the writer-director-cinematographer of this high concept project, which is being played straight; in true Roger Corman fashion, Qualiana had a title, a poster, and even a teaser before he had completed the script.
"I always have had a fear of sharks,” says the 24-year-old filmmaker. “Not a lot of things scare me, but sharks terrify and fascinate me at the same time. I can't go very far into the ocean without turning around, and even swimming in a lake gives me the willies. No other creature has freaked me out so much. Crocodiles never even bothered me, and they can go on land and water. But the thought of a shark on the land seemed like something insane but horrifying to me. It was going to just be a short to re-boot something I had made years ago, but all the buzz and support I got made me turn it into a feature."
Qualiana views his creation as a cross between Jaws and The Thing. The action begins when a team of animal biologists stumbles upon a great discovery that ends in tragedy. Seven years later several locals disappear. In the present a new team of crypto-zoologists seeks the truth behind the legend of the Ancient Snow Beast.
Buffalo has recently become a hot spot for low budget horror films, including Greg Lamberson’s Slime City Massacre (Lamberson recently signed on as a producer of Snow Shark), Emil J. Novak’s zombie anthology Decayed, and Michael O’Hear’s currently lensing vampire drama Dusk. Qualiana and actress Jackey Hall (Chainsaw Cheerleaders, Trick Or Eat) head the Snow Shark cast, which includes a number of actors who appeared in the aforementioned genre flicks: O’Hear, Robert Bozek, Chris Wroblewski, and John Renna, who is also contributing special make-up effects.
"Production has gone smoothly so far,” says Qualiana. “It’s been rough with the cold weather and trying to keep snow out of the camera lens, but we've had a pretty good setup so far to prevent the snow from ruining any shots. I'm hoping to have it filmed before May and ready for the festivals soon after."
Like many other micro-budget filmmakers, Qualiana is attempting to raise his budget through an online fundraising organization. "We have started a fundraiser on Indiegogo.com where we are asking for a goal of $3,000 to put towards helping fund the film. It's a great way to get in touch with other independent filmmakers and fans that want to help support the film even if they can't be around to lend a hand.”
http://geektyrant.com/news/2011/2/5/snow-shark-ancient-snow-beast-takes-on-buffalo-ny.htmlProduction has begun on Sam Qualiana's Snow Shark: Ancient Snow Beast in... more
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'Reading how trash talking from users on sites like Twitter.com hits crappy films where it hurts -- at the box office.
And by crappy let's be clear, I'm not talking about our guilty pleasures (you know those films that we all know are clearly bad for you but love watching 'em anyway) --
http://www.henrycruz.com/?q=node/417'Reading how trash talking from users on sites like Twitter.com hits crappy films... more
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Here's a look from the now defunked Zooey Deschanel collection.
Now here’s a story that makes me cringe. Zooey Deschanel, the indie film darling is suing Steve Madden for a couple of million bucks from some sort of celebrity designer deal gone awry. First of all, relax girl, two movies in the can does not make you a Kardashian. And second of all, why isn’t being an indie darling enough for you? Sure, you need more cash…but frankly, to destroy your brand so early in the game…well…I for one would not cast you in anything now that your fashion stripes are showing..a.k.a. willingness to whore yourself. And I use the word “whore” in the most loving way because Steve Madden is a bit downmarket or mass market, if you ask me. And just because you have C-H-A-N-E-L in your last name does not make you a designer. A wanna-be…maybe. The bottom line is, you were selling your name and it all went south. Boo-hoo, Marlene. And wait. Didn’t Zooey just launch a music career like two seconds ago? How could she possibly think that this Steve Madden deal would serve that process? It would give her the lamest cred…as opposed to street. Girl, focus on your acting. Do some television. That should not be beneath you.
Read more: http://imeanwhat.com/youcallthisfashion/zooey-des-chanel-get-it#ixzz18lKAfShSHere's a look from the now defunked Zooey Deschanel collection.
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John Lennon was the most iconic Beatle who became an international peace campaigner and creative artist before his shocking death on December 8th, 1980. In this incredible documentary which features in-depth contributions from Yoko Ono, Cynthia Lennon, Julian Lennon, and many previously unseen interviews with John himself, we learn of his rise to fame with The Beatles, his divorce from Cynthia, meeting with Yoko, the split-up of The Beatles, and his decision to become a solo artist and campaigner for world peace.John Lennon was the most iconic Beatle who became an international peace campaigner... more
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Veteran Film Distributor and President of First Independent Pictures Gary Rubin brings some news from the front lines of the indie film world.Veteran Film Distributor and President of First Independent Pictures Gary Rubin brings... more
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Abel Ferrara, the auteur behind classic indie films such as Bad Lieutenant and The Funeral filmed an early work as a silent film. Now a cool new video competition challenges you to record dialogue for the piece. The winner gets a private audience with Mr. Ferrara himself!
http://www.ithentic.com/p/?p=663Abel Ferrara, the auteur behind classic indie films such as Bad Lieutenant and The... more
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"Community" star Joel McHale has been tapped to host the 2011 edition of the Film Independent Spirit Awards on IFC, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
"The Soup" host follows two British comedians, Eddie Izzard and Steve Coogan, who were both panned for their respective performances as host. Other past hosts include "The Office's" Rainn Wilson, Samuel L. Jackson, Sarah Silverman, and eccentric filmmaker John Waters.
McHale’s “quick wit, talent and charm makes him a perfect fit for our audiences,” said Film Independent executive director Dawn Hudson in a press release.
Though McHale only has a handful of film credits on his resume (including last year's "The Informant!") the actor/comedian already has several high profile roles lined up for 2011...
http://www.examiner.com/movie-reviews-in-chicago/joel-mchale-to-host-2011-independent-spirit-awards"Community" star Joel McHale has been tapped to host the 2011 edition of the... more
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A vintage Mustang and some obscure but great actors pull off this pretty awesome indie film.
Don't go to this link to watch this trailer unless you intend to rate it. Otherwise it will assume your rating is a one, the lowest possible. But if you do rate it you will help get it distribution in AMC theaters.A vintage Mustang and some obscure but great actors pull off this pretty awesome indie... more
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The indie superhero film "Super", has been picked up from the Toronto International Film Festival for the US audience.
IFC Films have acquired the rights to the film starring Rainn Wilson and Ellen Page (and it was directed by James Gunn) under their new "IFC Midnight" banner, and they paid a 7-figure sum. Magnolia Pictures was also bidding to buy the rights to the film. No word on UK or Ireland rights to the film just yet...
Source: http://screenrant.com/james-gunn-super-deal-rothc-78200/The indie superhero film "Super", has been picked up from the Toronto... more
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The indie film is like the blood that courses through the veins of the horror genre. Every big time horror personality started making little indie flicks (some of which have become classics) so that's why we pay them so much attention around these parts. You never know where the next Romero or Carpenter will come from. That being said one flick we've been keeping an eye is is The Night Shift and now that the movie has wrapped -- it's poster time!
The Night Shift is a supernatural-adventure-comedy about Rue Morgan, the undead night watchman at Pinewood Oaks Cemetery. Rue, along with his buddy Herb, a limbless corpse, spends his nights trying to keep the cemetery’s cantankerous residents in, and his days dreaming of a date with hard-nosed day-shifter, Claire. It’s an okay afterlife until a scourge of supernatural occurrences leaves Rue not only watching the cemetery, but also watching his back!
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/38898/one-sheet-debut-the-night-shiftThe indie film is like the blood that courses through the veins of the horror genre.... more
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I ran into Alexia’s project, Adventures in Plymptoons ( a documentary on animator Bill Plympton), on IndieGoGo, where I was amused with her (and Bill’s) total irreverence to anything conservatively morally straight. They have since launched a Kickstarter.com campaign to fund post production of the film.
This was enough to get me to pony up $50 to help her out. We need more indie films like this and as an indie filmmaker I sincerely believe we should all help each other out. What goes around comes around. The bottom line being that if a couple thousand indie filmmakers help each other out that’s enough of an audience right there to launch a film to success. There are easily a few thousand indie filmmakers out there. Something like 5000 to 6000 enter Sundance every year, not to mention thousands of other film festivals. Billions of dollars are spent every year on indie films and only a handful of them ever see the light of day, even when they’re good. We have no one to blame but our collective selves.
Do you really like the crap coming out to the cineplex every week? Wouldn’t you rather see indie films out there? Well do something about it. Put your money where your mouth is. Support indie filmmakers. Buy their films. Demand to see then on OpenIndie.com. Chip in a few bucks at Kickstarter or IndieGoGo. We can do this. It’s a no brainer. Have you seen Ants? You know, that animation with Kevin Spacey as the bad ass grasshopper that controls hundreds of ants with his little gang, until they all realize they have him outnumbered and scare the shit out of him.
Well, we are the ants; we the indie filmmakers. The studios are the thug grasshoppers trying to control us. Why do we put up with their shit?
Alright, so anyway, I checked out Bill’s booth at Comic Com, where Alexia was a guest, and interviewed her, just for kicks. Check it out.I ran into Alexia’s project, Adventures in Plymptoons ( a documentary on... more
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The first teaser trailer for the horror-adventure-comedy “The Night Shift” is online and available to view at the film’s official website (http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com/index-2.html)! Essentially a sizzle reel featuring a temporary music track and raw footage, the trailer gives viewers their first glimpse at the film’s exciting creatures and characters in action.
“The Night Shift” is a supernatural-adventure-comedy about Rue Morgan, the undead night watchman at Pinewood Oaks Cemetery. Rue, along with his buddy Herb, a limbless corpse, spends his nights trying to keep the cemetery’s cantankerous residents in, and his days dreaming of a date with hard-nosed day-shifter, Claire. It’s an okay afterlife until a scourge of supernatural occurrences leaves Rue not only watching the cemetery, but also watching his back!
The independent feature from Fighting Owl Films wrapped principal photography in June and is now in post-production and seeking distribution.
Read more: http://modmobilian.com/2010/07/13/the-night-shift-movie-teaser-trailer-released/The first teaser trailer for the horror-adventure-comedy “The Night Shift”... more
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Fighting Owl Films, a rapidly emerging independent film production group in Mobile, Alabama, announced the completion of principal photography on the Thomas Smith-directed supernatural-adventure-comedy The Night Shift, starring Khristian Fulmer, Erin Lilley, Soren Odom and Jonathan Pruitt. Shot locally, the film utilized talent, locations and crew from within the community. The film will now enter post-production for completion and is currently seeking distribution.
"The Night Shift is a supernatural-adventure-comedy about Rue Morgan, the undead night watchman at Pinewood Oaks Cemetery. Rue, along with his buddy Herb, a limbless corpse, spends his nights trying to keep the cemetery’s cantankerous residents in, and his days dreaming of a date with hard-nosed day-shifter, Claire. It’s an okay afterlife until a scourge of supernatural occurrences leaves Rue not only watching the cemetery, but also watching his back!"
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/20760Fighting Owl Films, a rapidly emerging independent film production group in Mobile,... more
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In the national Ford Fiesta Movement.. Team Houston, believed to be a longshot against LA, NYC, Chicago, Miami and many others, has served up surprise after surprise.... Their Mission 4 film "Pause" by Zenfilm and Houston filmmaker W. Ross Wells is no exception.In the national Ford Fiesta Movement.. Team Houston, believed to be a longshot against... more
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