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There is a reason why I salivate before opening each and every red Netflix envelope: the independent films tucked therein. Here are my five solid reasons why indie films will always be the way to go for me...
By Ayanna G. | Published 9/10/2008 | Read more »
Take heed, you might be walking out of the video store with a handful of crap.
By Derek Cromwell | Published 10/26/2007 | Read more »
Filmmaking is an art with a solid foundation in story. Movie making is the exact opposite. Movies follow formulas, they are designed for maximum satisfaction of audience expectations.
By Quito Washington | Published 5/15/2007 | Read more »
When you have a renaissance in filmmaking, how do you ultimately stand out from all the brilliance? IMDb.com is giving that opportunity now for indie filmmakers to upload their films and attempt to be better than all the other thousands scrambling to get noticed...
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 9/30/2008 | Read more »
Forget those Cheney-heads who have told you there is nothing worth watching on Netflix instant viewing list that makes the Roku worth the price. These indie films are just the tip the surface.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 6/5/2008 | Read more »
A lot indie filmmakers do not understand the fact that making a film is only a principle of moving photography. Realizing this alone will set your lighting far above the average indie filmmaker.
By E Reynolds | Published 12/8/2008 | Read more »
Independent filmmakers you should watch out for
By Kevin L. Powers | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
Non-union individuals that are not friends or acquaintances of those involved in the film industry, and have not attended film classes, but have the desire to be accepted in making films.
By Baron Craze | Published 9/5/2008 | Read more »
Many Oscar-bait films come out in just a few theaters. That is especially annoying this year, as people like myself probably won't be able to see this year's remaining Oscar films until January.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 12/22/2008 | Read more »
A lot of great horror films came out of 2008 including; "Eden Lake, "Frontier(s)," and others. However, some directors were out to make 2008 one of the worst years for horror flicks in 2008. See the lists for both categories inside.
By Michael R Allen | Published 1/11/2009 | Read more »
Vegas+DVD Production Suite allows you to edit feature-length productions, as well as music videos, TV commercials, Web content viral videos, DVDs and promotional films. The suite includes Vegas 7 and DVD Architect 4 software.
By David Batterson | Published 12/8/2006 | Read more »
Me You and Everyone We Know is a quirky indie film that's not for everyone. If you think you may be interested, read on to get a general overview of the film.
By Marissa Lee | Published 10/31/2006 | Read more »
What makes a movie amazing? The cinematography captures our attention and brings a unique vision to life. These three films are what we like to expect when we pay for a movie.
By C. Moss | Published 5/14/2008 | Read more »
Crafting an effective title sequence for your indie film is one of the most important aspects of film distribution.
By Quito Washington | Published 5/14/2007 | Read more »
You're an amateur with no money, trying to find actors for your movie project. Here are some basic highlights that will help you out from a person in the same situation.
By Silense | Published 2/16/2009 | Read more »
Filipino independent filmmakers tackled issues affecting the industry in the First Philippine Independent Film Summit, held on November 8, 2008 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).
By angel | Published 11/30/2008 | Read more »
Parker Posey is best known for her independent film roles. But lately, her profile has risen with prominent roles in Boston Legal and Superman Returns.
By Paula R. Stiles | Published 8/22/2006 | Read more »
"Lucia No Besa a Nadie," which just wrapped production in L.A., showcases the talents of Latino filmmakers and actors.
By Michael St. John | Published 6/4/2008 | Read more »
A list of great water-bound horror films...
By Kevin L. Powers | Published 10/20/2008 | Read more »
One of the sure fire ways to get your indie film noticed online and at film festivals is to have someone famous in it, someone like Paris Hilton.
By Quito Washington | Published 5/14/2007 | Read more »
A look at 15 films that have shaped the culture.
By Chas Andrews | Published 5/12/2008 | Read more »
This article describes how independent filmmakers and producers use posters, DVD & CD packaging to secure financing, crew, distribution & sales for their movies.
By Valerie Michele Oliver | Published 4/22/2008 | Read more »
Licensing your music into films is a great extra income stream for you as an independent artist. But, as with any other aspect of the music business, you have to go through the learning curve and networking process.
By Lane Fournerat AKA LaneVids | Published 10/14/2008 | Read more »
Mickey Rourke added another award to his growing cache when he accepted the Best Actor award at the 2009 Spirit Awards, the so-called indie Oscars...
By saul relative | Published 2/22/2009 | Read more »
Indie Spirit Film Festival Director Jim Turner says this is a festival run by people who want to support independent filmmakers, audiences and Colorado Springs.
By Aly Adair | Published 3/30/2008 | Read more »
A review of the indie film Automaton Transfusion.
By Kevin L. Powers | Published 12/18/2008 | Read more »
Don't limit yourself to watching movies at your local multiplex. Try one of these small theatres where you can enjoy everything from first-run Hollywood productions to art house and indie films.
By Jessica Koth | Published 1/27/2006 | Read more »
Dallas has three great places for indie film lovers to congregate and enjoy independent films and these places, like the movies themselves, are a little off-center . . . a little out of the mainstream.
By Harvey Grund | Published 11/21/2005 | Read more »
Indie products, music and films are great because there is such a large selection to choose from!
By Lanagan Doan | Published 9/7/2007 | Read more »
Anyone interested in the Indie film industry Making Great films and getting them to distribution is their goal.
By Sheri Taylor | Published 2/18/2007 | Read more »
Undergroudfilm.org is a non-profit organization that offers online screening opportunities for filmmakers. The website functions as a library of films, screenplays and music. Filmmakers can showcase their work on the website free of charge.
By Ms. Nicole A. | Published 1/18/2007 | Read more »
The best films of Tobe Hooper
By Kevin L. Powers | Published 9/2/2007 | Read more »
Independent films are by their nature less rigidly structured and more open to on-the-fly changes than the bigger budget films.
By Brant McLaughlin | Published 4/9/2007 | Read more »
Village 8 Theatres in Louisville hosts the August 15 premiere of 'Last Breath', a horror and gore genre flick about a canabalistic killer on the loose, preying on young women, and the close-knit band of police detectives on his trail.
By actorschecklist | Published 8/7/2008 | Read more »
Who says making a success out of movies made on small budgets is difficult? The success story of independent films, a break-away from the major film companies in the US, says otherwise.
By robertoms2003 | Published 8/1/2008 | Read more »
It's easy to dismiss Sean S. Cunningham as a director as he has only directed a few noteworthy films in his almost four-decade career. But he directed one of the biggest independent horror films in history and created one of the horror genre's biggest icons.
By Kevin L. Powers | Published 6/21/2008 | Read more »
A portion of the ticket proceeds from the Native American film screenings will be donated to Native American organizations and Native American reservations across North America.
By Aly Adair | Published 3/30/2008 | Read more »
The difficult challenges independent filmmakers face trying to bring entertainment and education outside of the broken Hollywood studio system.
By Angelo Bell | Published 3/17/2009 | Read more »
This year's South by Southwest (SxSW) Film Festival and SXSWClick Shorts Fest, runs March 7-16 in Austin. Among the many festival highlights, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Van Morrison will play SXSW on Mar 12 at La Zona Rosa, and the ScreenBurn Arcade.
By actorschecklist | Published 3/5/2008 | Read more »
From tip to tail, here are the steps to take in making an independent film.
By Stephen Sloane | Published 2/23/2009 | Read more »
A review of the film BRUTAL MASSACRE: A COMEDY
By Kevin L. Powers | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
Now that each Oscar contender has been seen by a few critics, the early reactions raise at least one major question about each film's chances. The right answer could get them Oscar glory.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 12/12/2008 | Read more »
Earlier in the week, the trailer for the new film, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist was released on Yahoo!. With elements similar to Juno, it is clear it is attempting to be this year's Juno.
By Sarah F. Sullivan | Published 8/18/2008 | Read more »
In this second part of Filmmaking on a Budget: Cheap Movie Subject Ideas, you will learn how to make more films with inexpensive subjects. It can be done, even if you don't have a lot of money.
By Ms. Nicole A. | Published 8/13/2007 | Read more »
Douglas, U.K. - Your Broadcaster - a social networking website aims to collaborate with members in order to build, create and find the resources to produce 5 feature length films: bollywood, horror, thriller, drama and comedy.
By Simon Dumville | Published 12/19/2006 | Read more »
Part one of my BIG four part series called Jetlag Democracy's BIG Fall Movie Preview.
By Jetlag Democracy | Published 9/18/2006 | Read more »
"Dedication" is about just that. Something you've been wanting but could never find may just be right in front of your face. The indie film will be released February 12th and is recommended for anyone who's been in that situation.
By CelebMusicEntertainment | Published 2/4/2008 | Read more »
Hosted by Peter Scarlet, executive director of the Tribeca Film Fest, Cinemondo will feature controversial films from around the globe.
By Sarah J | Published 8/29/2006 | Read more »
After numerous script reads (and rumored auditions) in the last year, singer/actress Katharine McPhee finally found one movie project she loved: "The Last Caller."
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 6/6/2007 | Read more »
Looking to make your own Martin Scorsese film? Shoot-outs, gun fights, the hero going out in a blaze of glory? It's all in how you frame your shot that will achieve this.
By Quito Washington | Published 5/9/2007 | Read more »
An overview of the independent feature film from Southlan-Studios
By Kevin L. Powers | Published 10/24/2007 | Read more »
Break the ice with your audience and get them to want to see your film by intriguing them and engaging them.
By Quito Washington | Published 10/28/2007 | Read more »
I recently caught a private screening of Len Austrevich's first feature, Chasing Robert. If you're looking for a film that could stand up to the likes of The Aristocrats and Borat in shock value, but also delivers in storyline, then Chasing Robert is where it's at.
By Elly Higgins | Published 9/19/2007 | Read more »
Every indie producer does not have a large pile of money to use for making films. However, many guerilla filmmakers operate on the idea that there is no excuse for not making films if it is what you really want to do.
By Ms. Nicole A. | Published 8/13/2007 | Read more »
What is causing the Tri-Cities to get the shaft on good films as of late?
By Carey Limberg | Published 12/19/2007 | Read more »
The summer movie season is finally under way. Iron Men, Speed Racers, talking lions, an action hero over 60, and some ladies in the city dominate the start of the season.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 5/1/2008 | Read more »
There are moments of great victory, a sudden or planned death, or as simple as a baby being born to someone who has longed for a child. In fact, I don't know how many times I've cried over a sappy speech or many versions of "I love you". Some spoilers are listed below.
By C. Moss | Published 5/14/2008 | Read more »
An overlook of The SWIFF Movie Night Events screening of the Georgia production ZOMBEAK!
By Kevin L. Powers | Published 7/17/2008 | Read more »
CHICAGO - "Playing out extreme or unusual characters in the straightest of ways is what makes deadpan serious so funny," said "Eagle vs. Shark" director Taika Waititi. "It is the antidote to slapstick."
By HollywoodChicago.com | Published 4/21/2008 | Read more »
A look at last year's critically acclaimed, David Fincher directed thriller about the long, unresolved investigation of the notorious Zodiac killer.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 8/10/2008 | Read more »
The Enzian Theater offers a great atmosphere to see movies you would never find in a conventional movie theater.
By Steve Metz | Published 7/16/2008 | Read more »
It seems that when TV icons get in trouble for drug possession or get a DUI--they're considered over the hill. Dawn "Mary Ann" Wells is far from that--and more should be mentioned about her contribution to the arts, along with her own film festival in Idaho...
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 3/17/2008 | Read more »
A review of the new film STUCK
By Kevin L. Powers | Published 8/12/2008 | Read more »
A gothic-inspired tale.
By ravenwcatz | Published 2/20/2008 | Read more »
Wes Anderson brings Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, and Jason Schwartzman together as three fractured brothers who try to find themselves on a weird comic train ride through India.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/29/2008 | Read more »
While the image of Detroit is that of industrial grittiness, there are a few jewels that I would consider are among the best neighborhoods in the Detroit area.
By Joanne Huspek | Published 4/4/2008 | Read more »
Zach Braff, born April 6, 1975 turns 33. Young in years and young at heart, Braff brings out laughter in his performances.
By Wendy Dawn | Published 4/6/2008 | Read more »
From special effects to directing, J.L. Barnett has done it all.
By Wes Laurie | Published 11/22/2008 | Read more »
Some helpful advice on surviving at UT, or at least making your life a little easier...
By Victoria Gutierrez | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
Increased bandwidth and media companies ready to embrace Web 2.0 have combined to create an online atmosphere in which virtually every popular television show and many hit movies are available both legally and, in most cases, freely.
By Todd McCall | Published 12/12/2008 | Read more »
Truth and Dare: New York Korean Film Festival 2005, running from Sept 2-11, 2005, boasts an impressive sampling of contemporary Korean cinema, both popular and critically successful films.
By Christopher Bourne | Published 9/12/2005 | Read more »
The Sherman Brothers' Disney songs and other work really have needed some analyzing in documentary form based on a good majority of the songs being firmly placed into our subconscious and on continuous replay when you least expect it...
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 1/29/2008 | Read more »
When I predicted earlier this year that Blu-Ray players would hurt in sales this year, it happened. However, all it takes is a film that truly knocks our socks off in image quality. The 8k restoration of 1992's "Baraka" may save the Blu-Ray industry...
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 11/13/2008 | Read more »
Already in the Oscar race, some movies and actors have fallen out of the running and others have moved back to a 2009 release. Here are the top contenders left in the major categories.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 11/12/2008 | Read more »
A comprehensive look at the difference between Independent and Studio film box office numbers.
By Troy Hart | Published 10/1/2008 | Read more »
A review of Andrew Lipke's new album "Motherpearl and Dynamite" (Mad Dragon Records) out November 11th, 20008.
By Jonathan Niles | Published 10/10/2008 | Read more »
Information about fashion line known as Imitation of Christ.
By Michelle Altessa | Published 10/30/2008 | Read more »
A movie review for Pineapple Express
By Wes Laurie | Published 8/12/2008 | Read more »
Florida Film Commissioner Paul Sirmons gave an eye opening symposium on the current state of production in the state of Florida at Full Sail for the Recording Arts in Winter Park, Florida.
By Constantin Traian Preda | Published 4/6/2006 | Read more »
If you're travelling through Denver and you need to stop for some entertainment, here is a list of the top movie theaters in Denver
By Luke M. | Published 9/11/2006 | Read more »
Video Americain is a video store that serves the Maryland, Delaware and D.C. area. They have a vast selection of movies that your Blockbuster or Hollywood Video would never carry, including independent, foreign, classic and even new releases.
By Jessica Elliott | Published 8/29/2006 | Read more »
It would be so easy for the film to take sides and turn this into a diatribe on the dangers of online relationships, but the creators wisely avoid preachiness and instead present a horrific situation with no moral winner.
By Caballero Oscuro | Published 10/2/2006 | Read more »
After a $30 million dollar opening weekend, the second Jackass movie is the number one box office smash in America. As a society of sophisticated bipedals, is there anyway to justify this?
By Jetlag Democracy | Published 10/7/2006 | Read more »
A DVD review of the independent film Junebug, starring: Amy Adams, Ben McKenzie, Embeth Davidtz, and Alessandro Nivola
By Alexa Nicole | Published 10/25/2006 | Read more »
It is a journey to get through the film industry, but John Ray has conquered this obstacle. This article is an exclusive interview that shares his story as well as advice for fellow aspiring actors.
By Manda Spring | Published 8/31/2006 | Read more »
We are currently only in the beginning of the internet television revolution and new sites offering the ability for anyone to upload video clips and share them with the world are popping up left and right.
By Solomon Rothman | Published 8/8/2006 | Read more »
Though shoppers congregate to gossip and caffeinate in Starbucks at every one, these Dallas centers also offer unique boutiques that can't be found anywhere else in Texas. Discover the premier retailers, dining, and holiday amusements:
By Candace Leigh Coulombe | Published 12/14/2005 | Read more »
From cinemas with stadium seating to smaller venues with midnight showings, the theaters of Chittenden County offer something for everyone.
By Elizabeth Allen | Published 12/7/2005 | Read more »
This year's Academy Awards is sure to be controversial. We will have some surprises in store.
By Irvin C | Published 1/13/2006 | Read more »
The top 20 comedies of all time, including a brief summary and a famous quote left behind from each film. Compiled from an original list of 80, sure to spark debate or enthusiastic agreement.
By Charles Oh | Published 2/16/2006 | Read more »
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