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Social Media to Weather Recession
It is the future.
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2nd Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Part 1 with The Cultural Diplomat
The Cultural Diplomat caught up with Gena Rowlands, Tex Pardue and the Los Angeles Consul General of Greece at the closing night gala of the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival. This great film festival, already in its' second year has proven to be a major cultural force in Los Angeles. To find out more please visit lagreekfilmfestival.org and greektourism.com The Cultural Diplomat caught up with Gena Rowlands, Tex Pardue and the Los Angeles Consul General of Greece at the closing night gala ... more
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Frozen Film Festival Opening Night Bash
Somehow these guys didn't get into the San Francisco Chronicle's weekend guide, so I'm trying to get the word out that S.F.'s very own film festival (the Frozen Film Festival) is starting this week with an opening bash on Thursday at the Space Gallery. Come on down and support local independent filmmaking. Thanks! Somehow these guys didn't get into the San Francisco Chronicle's weekend guide, so I'm trying to get the word out that S.F.'s very own... more
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Michael Lumpkin steps down from Frameline FF
This year marks the end of a 28 year era at the Frameline Film Fest when Michael Lumpkin steps down as artistic director. Check out the highlights of his career with the fest and the events honoring his achievements at this year's festival. This year marks the end of a 28 year era at the Frameline Film Fest when Michael Lumpkin steps down as artistic director. Check out th... more
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Go ahead, make my day ... and do the right thing
Clint suggests that Spike Lee "should shut his face", in response to Lee's charges that Eastwood did not use enough African American actors in his 'Flags of our Father's' film. Clint suggests that Spike Lee "should shut his face", in response to Lee's charges that Eastwood did not use enough African American a... more
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Keepin' It Real: The Future of the Documentary
Lara Fitzgerald covers DOXA for VancouverIAM.
Why are documentaries becoming more popular at the box office, but diminishing from our TV screens? What does the future hold for documentaries? Tune in and hear what Jennifer Baichwal and other renowned and award-winning documentary film directors have to say on this issue... Lara Fitzgerald covers DOXA for VancouverIAM. ... more -
Sharon Stone-walled from Shanghai film-fest
Authorities there are still outraged over her comments suggesting that the recent earthquake was 'karmic payback for its handling of Tibet'. Event organizers are even considering a lifetime ban against her. Authorities there are still outraged over her comments suggesting that the recent earthquake was 'karmic payback for its handling of T... more
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DOXA Film Festival
The DOXA Documentary Film Festival in Vancouver is about to hold its seventh festival, featuring some of the most thought provoking documentary films from around the world. The DOXA Documentary Film Festival in Vancouver is about to hold its seventh festival, featuring some of the most thought provoking do... more
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Anatomy of a Festival Badge, by Chris Holland
Brilliant. Thanks to Twitter.
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Hobo Film Festival
Agency Films will launch their Hobo Film Festival in May 2008 in Miami as part of a touring film festival featuring what looks like a comprehensive collection of documentaries, features and short films about freight-hopping narratives and hobo culture. The festival will have a North American tour along the East Coast with whistle stops between Miami, Florida, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, before ending in Britt, Iowa. Select titles include "Hobo" by John T. Davis, "Riding the Rails" by Michael Uys and Lexy Lovell, "Catching Out" by Sara George, and more. Check out Agency Films' MySpace page for schedule details and more info. (Photo: still photo from "Catching Out" (2003), produced and directed by Sara George, catchingout.com). Agency Films will launch their Hobo Film Festival in May 2008 in Miami as part of a touring film festival featuring what looks like a ... more
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Roger Ebert can't speak but he's ready to start writing again
Roger Ebert will resume writing reviews later this month, but will not rejoin his syndicated TV show because he's still unable to speak.
In a letter published in Tuesday's Chicago Sun-Times, the Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic and co-host of TV's "Ebert & Roeper" said surgery in January ended in complications, and his ability to speak was not restored. He said the return of speech would require another surgery.
"But I still have all my other abilities, including the love of viewing movies and writing about them," Ebert said.
Ebert, 65, said he's looking forward to his annual film festival starting April 23. "I will resume writing movie reviews shortly thereafter," he said. Roger Ebert will resume writing reviews later this month, but will not rejoin his syndicated TV show because he's still unable to spea... more -
26th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival 3/13-3/23
The Center for Asian America Media presents the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) every March. The SFIAAFF is the nation’s largest showcase for new Asian American and Asian films, annually presenting approximately 120 works in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose. Since 1982, the SFIAAFF has been an important launching point for Asian American independent filmmakers as well as a vital source for new Asian cinema. The Center for Asian America Media presents the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) every March. The SF... more
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Help us Change the World
Change the World Contests at changetheworldfestival.com
Contest 1: We're looking for movies that fit with our "Change the World" theme. Possible themes: Environment, Poverty, DWI, Smoking... anything that brings attention to a problem in our society and discusses how we can help. Bonus points are awarded to movies that use Adobe software as part of their production (i.e. Photoshop, Flash, Premiere, etc.). Our winner will receive $200 plus hotel. Deadline: April 1, 2008.
Contest 2: Write a 30 second PSA for a cause you care about and win $100. Winning scripts will be considered for production and airing on TV. Scripts with the following elements will be awarded bonus points in judging: 1) DWI and Smoking themes and 2) True Stories. Deadline: April 1, 2008. Email scripts to dbocaz@nmsu.edu (You may submit scripts in the following formats: Adobe PDF, Celtx, RTF, TXT and Word.
Contest 3: Arrive Friday, April 18. At 5pm, we'll have our Green Filmmaking Workshop and then announce a topic and requirements for our short movie competition. You'll have have until Sunday morning at 10 am to turn in your movies. You'll use your cell phone, a web cam or a consumer camcorder to create a mini-movie no more than 2 minutes long. We'll have a computer lab with editing software available all night Saturday for your use.
Go to www.changetheworldfestival.com for official submission form for movies.
Join us April 18-21, 2008 in Grants, New Mexico.
Friday, April 18: Our kickoff event at Sky City Cultural Center. Enjoy a Filmmaking Workshop, Music and the start of our Mini-Movie Competition.
Saturday, April 19: Be a part of our Earth Day Event + the Mini-Movie Filmmaking Competition continues + New Mexico Visitor Center Exhibit
Sunday, April 20: Arts and Crafts Fair from noon to 5pm + Filmmaker Meetings and Seminars + Music + Dancing + the Film Awards Night.
Monday, April 21: Filmmaking Seminars, 8:30am-noon Change the World Contests at changetheworldfestival.com ... more -
Current Video Tutorials Resource Page
I know this could be redundant but you are not going to believe how many people don't even go there. I am trying to get the most quality for my recent video work. My original is so crispy and fine but when I upload on Current it gets a little fuzzy.
Yes, I am pick on quality and never completely satisfied! It is the bad side of artists I guess. Anyway I am studying the exactly settings so I can get the most. If you are like me go for! Frustration is our main name but we get over it sometimes!
http://current.com/producerResources.htm
Latest News on video encoding.
Interesting I have been encoding video for the last month or so and here is what I find out.
1. Sizes (They are all proportional)
a. 640x480 <---This is the biggest size. I do not recommend it. The quality does not translated as expected on transcoding reduction.
b. 480x361 <---YouTube size
c. 430x323 <---I use this size a lot for Current
d. 320x240 <---Believe or not this size is also good and the quality comes out ok on current.
The settings for compression is usually H264, or MPEG-4, frame rate is 12fps or automatic, data rate also is automatic, Quality set to best. The sound is IMA 4:1, rate 44.1kHz, mono. I know this could be redundant but you are not going to believe how many people don't even go there. I am trying to get the most quali... more -
Film Festival Secrets- Chris Holland's blog
Some genius information about film festivals, the application process, and marketing.
Says Chris: "I'm Chris Holland, and this is my blog for interesting film festival news and research while writing a book about film festival submissions."
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2007 SILVERDOCS Highlights
Check out highlights from last year's fest.
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Raindance Film Festival is open for submissions
Check out last year's festival trailer, stay tuned for 2008's. London's leading Independent film festival has opened it's gates to all submissions for the festival that will be hosted the 1st and 12th October 2008.. and the films are already flooding in!
Raindance showcases features and shorts made by independent filmmakers from all around the world to an audience of film fans, journalists, acquisition executives, actors, producers and directors. Each year we receive thousands of film submissions of just about every genre you can imagine from very talented filmmakers so it’s safe to assume that the competition is fierce. There are numerous awards and prizes and many chances to make your break in film at the festival.
If you think your film has what it takes to make Raindance ’08 then submit your film before the 1st June 2008.
ELIGIBILITY
If you are thinking of entering your film, there are a few points to consider in terms of eligibility:
- The film must have been completed after 1st June 2007
- The film must be independently funded
- The film can be of any length and of any genre. Any film between 0-49 minutes will classify as a short, anything thereafter will classify as a feature. Submission fees will be worked out on the basis of running time
- The film must not have appeared on British television
To submit visit us at: http://www.raindance.co.uk/site/index.php?aid=1372
For more information please visit www.raindance.co.uk or email us at Festival@raindance.co.uk
Check out last year's festival trailer, stay tuned for 2008's. London's leading Independent film festival has opened it's gates to all... more -
Mumbai International Film Festival
Documentaries and Shorts.
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A Chance at Slamdance screening
Congratulations to the five curated pod makers: Austin Haeberle, Vanessa Bertozzi & Hanna Shell, Melissa Mummert, Sybille Spinola and Jeff Lester!
Here were the curated pods:
Beit Al Hadad
Pepe (Secondhand)
Perversion of Justice
Speed of Life
Rapping at Fear
Check them out on the Chance at Slamdance topic page!
Congratulations to the five curated pod makers: Austin Haeberle, Vanessa Bertozzi & Hanna Shell, Melissa Mummert, Sybille Spinola... more -
short documentary on puppets!
Here is a trailer to a 21 min film I made about the behind the scenes of Pinocchio, a play put on by Point Park University right here in Pittsburgh,PA!
do you want to watch the film now? Here is a trailer to a 21 min film I made about the behind the scenes of Pinocchio, a play put on by Point Park University right here ... more
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