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The classical Hollywood narrative style of filmmaking infects even the most innovative independent films. This should not be surprising given the importance of the bottom in the history of American cinema.

A preview of my upcoming novel on making independent films. Each of the 12 chapters will contain information on a separate aspect of filmmaking (script, editing, photography, etc.) I learned the lessons while making a trilogy of films from 2005-2008.

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.

A series of articles detailing the process of filmmaking from the beginning to the end.

It is indeed a wonderful revelation in the history of world cinema that immensely talented women filmmakers of Africa and the African Diaspora are making it really big in innovative filmmaking.

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.

Organic Filmmaking is allowing what you have around you to create the materials you will use to make your film.

The NYFA's filmmaking summer camp is great for teens who plan on pursuing such a career after high school or who are just interested in the process of making movies.

Summer camps have progressed a great deal over the years and so have our children. If you are looking for a unique summer camp experience for your child... consider the possibility of filmmaking camp.

From Reel to Deal is an instructional, nonfiction independent filmmaking guide written by Dov S-S Simens, founder of the Hollywood film institute and creator of the 2-Day film school program.

For decades, the Caribbean has served as Hollywood's lush and tropical backlot. But now the islands are more than just beautiful locations: they are becoming sophisticated production hubs with the talent to match.

An overview of the independent feature film from Southlan-Studios

If all of us did something, perhaps all of us together could save the world. That means corporations... that means filmmakers...and that means individuals like you and me and the rest of the world.

Independent filmmakers you should watch out for

In recent years, many more movies have been erupting that are done through digital animation, and more advanced computerized graphics. These new methods of improving on-screen scenes have given the movie-going experience many new attributes

Digital Film making has most definitely changed the industry forever. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

If you are thinking about a career in film, you have to acknowledge that there are countless individuals out there who have the exact same high ambitions that you carry.

What first time movie directors and film producers need to know to get extra value from film planning and production development resources.

If I could be given a chance to go back to when I first became interested in making movies, there are book-loads of information I would want to scream at my younger self so he would get off his ass and work harder...

The first film I ever worked on was an ambitious project, a period piece with over eighty speaking parts, just as many locations, numerous trick shots and 150+ pages of script. It took over six years to complete. Oh, and one more thing: it stunk.

Mention the name Preston Sturges to anyone under the age of thirty and ask them who he is you are likely to get a wide variety of responses such as hockey player, U.S. Senator, NASCAR race driver and so on.

Understand why trying to break into Hollywood is next to impossible without a connection. Examples of filmmakers who succeeded without Hollywood. Strategies for filmmakers to create their own careers making movies and more importanly earning a living.

A guide to seven blogs about making movies, from big-budget to no budget at all.

I discuss rise of the monster and horror as a refelection of fears of change in technology. I also relate digital media representation in a post 9-11 moment. This is all related to a proposal of a new digital media of interactive comic books.

Since its release, sci fi silent, Metropolis, has set the template for how science fiction is envisioned on the silver screen.

Troma INC. is the worlds oldest independent film company. They have built a reputation for making exploitation and horror films. In the past ten years Troma has become a major advocate for independent filmmaker. Troma.com is their web site.

Leaving the nest to find one's self is the fate of many expatriates. Such is the plot of a current film, Mix, now playing at festivals worldwide. It is also the story of its chief creators, The Lovy Brothers, Robert and Steven.

The Florida State University film school is using its alumni network and a new grant to send its film graduates to Hollywood. The FSU film school hopes to one day rival Hollywood.

Watching The Amityville Horror, I sat stunned by how BAD the movie is - it's been a long time since I have seen this level of a stinker at the theater!

Filmmaking on a low budget

Joss Whedon's contributions to filmmaking

The film Hoop Dreams> tells its story from the points of view of many different characters. This is an analysis of the use of point of view from the perspective of Michael Rabinger's analogy of documentary filmmaking as a courtroom case.

In 1983 the doors were opened to an old warehouse in Tyler, Texas where a historical discovery in film-making was found...

Cynicism in all facets of the entertainment field, especially in the LA area, has spilled over into the world of filmmaking more than anywhere else over the past few years and has begun to corrupt the minds of well-meaning movie-goers.

Although Children of Men is centered around the tired idea of a dreary dystopian future, director Alfonso Cuaron has taken an entirely refreshing and amazing approach that will reaffirm your belief in the art of filmmaking.

Oscar-winning director Robert Wise was widely respected as a master craftsman in the Hollywood school of big-budget filmmaking, yet he also excelled at smaller films. He put his stamp on such classics as Citizen Kane, West Side Story & The Sound of Music.

With a colony of mutant staph bacteria thriving in his lower lip, and unable to show up for work, Sp. Ed. teacher Murlin Evans quarantines himself in his shed. His decision, and the .53 second clip from the nightmare, earn $20,000: Career Transition?

Robert Altman never really fit into contemporary Hollywood. He was a rebellious eccentric often at odds with studio chiefs and diva actors. But he believed that "filmmaking was a chance to live many lifetimes" and in the end it seems he was right.

There are many things that can throw a filmmaker off track. With the new year approaching, the following list can help filmmakers move further in his or her career in 2007.

A great film on many fronts.

A review of Tony Scott's Top Gun.

Jimmy and Judy uses the timeworn convention of a doomed couple on the run from the law, but injects some intriguing guerilla filmmaking to set it apart from its predecessors.

I have been on a quest. A quest for the essence of filmic narrative. I think it occurred when "Chasing Amy" got nominated for something.

As a father of seven children between the ages of 19 and 3-years-old, I have certainly viewed more than my fair share of animated Disney films throughout the years. Having said that, I am admittedly a huge fan of animated filmmaking.

The French New Wave (FNW) style of filmmaking that reached its height during the late 1950's and early 1960's

Schindler's List is not only a fine example of filmmaking at its best, but it also serves as a memorial to the six million victims of the Holocaust.

Layer Cake is a brilliant piece of filmmaking and a stunning directorial debut by Matthew Vaughn.

In his new film, BROKEN FLOWERS, Jarmusch and his current muse, Bill Murray, redefine understated, deadpan filmmaking to delightful effect.