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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.

The small, but active Independent film scene in Eugene, OR seems to be growing at the same pace as the bustling city itself. Even with a population of fewer than 150,000, Eugene is no stranger to the movies.

These three great gifts are sure to warm the hearts of any silent film fans on your list. Try a definitive re-mastered edition of a true classic, a comprehensive box set of works by an early cinema giant, or a warm modern homage to the silent era.

The 48 Hour Film Festival has grown from a competition between five guys in Los Angeles into an international sensation.

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.

Kevin Smith reveals the premise for his upcoming horror film "Red State". Can he escape the Jay and Bob movies?

From it's beginning in 1978 to now, the Sundance Film Festival evolved from modest accomodations to being one of the biggest events in the film industry.

Review on selected independent movies shown at Cinequest Film Festival, 2005

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.

A re-review of the film Water, screened in the 30th International Film Festival, Toronto, and the endless controversies ensued after the screening, revealing the hypocrisies of the "Worldwide Indian Diaspora".

A quick look at the history behind one of the top five film festivals in the world.

Even if you're not a fan of silent films, "Metropolis" is a can't-miss film that will show you some prescient technology. Much of it guessed our modern conveniences, but also gave hints of economic structures in our own country as well as what's emerged in Japan...

What Horror movies and pornography have in common is a virulent hatred of women. Disturbingly, these misogynistic fantasies of violence are shown in movie theaters every day as PG-rated entertainment the entire family can enjoy.

The ravages of time are especially hard on old films. Despite restoration and preservation efforts, many silent-era horror films will never be seen again, ever. These are a few that still exist and are must sees.

The Berlin Film Museum guides you through 100 years of film history, with a focus on that golden era when films made in Berlin came close to challenging those of Hollywood.

A lot of great movies often go underappreciated and underseen over the years. They deserve wider audiences.

The Sundance Film Festival grew out of blockbuster mentality that gripped Hollywood in the late 70s and threatened to destroy American independent film forever.

The Sundance Film Festival is now simply a place for celebrities to gather than it is for independent film makers to showcase their talents

If you like a night on the town, social interaction, and a good film to talk about, you'll want to attend this year's Spanish Film Festival which is promised to be a spectacular event you won't want to miss!

The "San Diego Asian Film Festival" is a once a year film festival held every fall in San Diego, California.

Independent film fans who are drawn to the most original, the most groundbreaking, and the freshest cinematic perspectives will love getting any of these great indie film DVDs as a holiday gift. Read on to learn more about these three picks.

No one wants to waste their money on a film festival scam. It is not a pleasurable experience. Film festival scams are discouraging, expensive and stressful for filmmakers who are trying to get their work seen.

This year in October the Apple Inc company hosted an online 24 hour film festival. The film could be about anything the film makers wanted. There was one small parameter the production had to follow.

A simple guide to the Tribeca Film Festival, catering to the novice festivalgoing crowd.

The ACE Film Festival, once a twinkle in the eyes of two Syracuse University college roommates, is now regarded as one of the most anticipated events on the industry calendar.

The Asheville Film Festival has been in operation for four years. It takes place annually in November. A few of the judges include movie critic, Matt Brunson and filmmaker Kristin Hondros.

November 14 marks the opening night of the "Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival" which is a once a year film festival taking place every October or November in Toronto which is located in Ontario, Canada.

If you will be in the Missoula, Montana are at the beginning of October and you are interested in issues that impact cultural preservation, nature, and the environment, then you may want to visit the 3rd Annual Montana CINE International Film Festival.

The Eastern PA Gay & Lesbian Film Festival will feature films and shorts from local and national filmmakers. The three-day event will also feature a luncheon and church service.

Nightly red-carpet gala premieres and other cause celebre are part of the annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Film Awards happening in Beverly Hills, from October 17-22.

The Salem Film Festival might automatically conjure a fledgling little film festival in a small city that won't really ever break out of the box. This film fest, though, might just might become one of the best known on the U.S. west coast in another five years...

The 1st Annual GI Film Festival wrapped up with films that focused on the hilarious and the heartbreaking aspects of serving this country.

In a time when outdoor film festivals are very rare! Even when there is one, there's only the summer time to enjoy it! Make sure to get out to the annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival and enjoy 10 days worth of films in the great ol' outdoors!

The Sundance Film Festival 2008 (Park City, Utah) opened on January 17, 2008 (Eccles Theatre) with the world premiere of a suspense film name In Bruges written and directed by Martin McDonagh.

Created "by filmmakers for filmmakers", the Slamdance Film Festival embodies the independent spirit and offers an alternative to the popular Sundance Film Festival. Both festivals kick off January 18th.

This quirky new comedy, directed by Denver local Monty Miranda and written by Spencer Berger, is generating some major buzz at the 30th Starz Denver Film Festival.

Sixteen Years of Alcohol is a British Film depicting an alcholic's struggle to come to terms with the two conflicting sides of himself: the violent addict and the passionate idealist. It's shot in Edinburgh, Scottland.

GIAA Film Festival 2007 held at the Anthology Film Archives the first of October.

Lillian Gish and Dorothy Gish were sisters who were pioneers in the Hollywood movie industry. The actresses made their mark in the silent movie era as actresses. Through the Lillian and Gish Prize, they continue to reach out and influence the arts today.

The British chose American Independence Day to kick start their latest invasion in the form of a Mods & Rockers film festival.

The 2006 Austin Film Festival Award winners are announced. Tonight also had screenings for Bobcat Goldthwait's film Sleeping Dogs Lie and a Japanese stop motion puppet animation The Book of the Dead.

Tips on lighting an independent film

Yes, you can put anything up on YouTube and hope it rides the viral wave, but many honest-to-goodness distribution opportunities can be found online.

A review of The Complete DVD Book: Designing, Producing and Marketing Your Independent Film on DVD. How to put your film on a DVD, how to make menus, commentaries, Easter Eggs, and then how to market it so people will inundate you with orders to see it!

Review of "I'm Not There" at the Woodstock Film Festival

The third-annual Newark Film Festival is scheduled for October 6-9, 2007 in Delaware. The Film Festival goal is to show "Movies that Matter." Over twenty-four independent and limited-release movies will be screened.

The eighth annual Black Bear Film Festival came to Milford on October 11th. The great local films as well as some international films made for an exciting four days for all ages.

What does make silent movies so awesome is that they have to rely on facial expressions and hand gestures.... WALLE-E comes into that same range as a silent movie, even though it had speaking parts.

The Chicago Asian American Film Showcase is the only Asian and Asian American film festival that comes once a year to the Chicago area. This festival is hosted by the Foundation For Asian American Independent Media (FAAIM).

The Philadelphia Film Festival takes place annually in early spring. It is produced by the Philadelphia Film Society, an organization that dedicates itself to presenting film and video as a form of artistic expression and cultural diversity.

The 13th annual Austin Film Festival is off to a running start. Catch the buzz on Canadian film The Descendant, American romantic comedy Catch and Release, and German epic Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.

Sundance Film Festival Winning Sci-Fi movie tells the story of two engineers who make an incredible discovery which changes their lives for all time.

The Asheville film festival has been around for four years. It takes place in early November. The film festival lasts for four days, with a closing awards ceremony and celebration.

Jim Jarmusch has created awesome independent film with a running theme of minimalism throughout each one. Read this article to find out how he transitioned between short and feature film in his directorial career.

A Review of the film Man Bites Dog

News and Networking Events Covering the Media and Show Business Industry for this Month.

This research paper covers a variety of stereotypes that Asians have portrayed throughout the history of film. Often, these portrayals stray away from the truth; however, directors have stuck with them in order to "give the audience what it wants."

film critic Manny Farber and James Monaco compare and contrast film and cinema to other art types such as literature, painting, and sound.

Market write-up of independent film, Dark Arc

Pieces of April, starring Katie Holmes and Patricia Clarkson, is a perfect film for Thanksgiving.

While film festivals are a great place for filmmakers to exhibit their films, there is always a chance of technical difficulties that may follow. Many filmmakers become upset while viewing their independent film during a festival screening.

With a world of shorts and a world of laughs, the Boston Film Night soliders on

Getting your film accepted into film festivals can be tough. A big part of being accepted into festivals is not only making a great film, but making a good impression with the materials you send to the film festival.

The rise and fall of Film Threat Magazine, the championers of independent film in the 1990s.

One would expect postmodern themes to dominate independent film, the avante guarde of the cinematic world.

Mary Pickford was a true superstar of silent cinema. Sadly, few know of her contributions to the early film industry.

Sprocket lists five independent film directors that every aspiring filmmaker should know. Their lives and careers serve as inspiration to those seeking to create their own cinematic path.

Motion Pictures and technology have come a long way in the past 150 years.

If you, like me, love classic films, you need not worry about where to find them.
Read further to discover where you can find the best silent and sound movies of all time.

A study of the violence portrayed in Oliver Stone's film and its affect on the movie's audience and their views on popular culture.

The social themes addressed in Wu Yonggang's 1934 film, The Goddess are not approached in a subtle manner. The messages are clear and an obvious social criticism within the story of a woman who is victim of circumstance.

Sure you know the songs from "Grease" - but which "Grease" actor appeared in a TV movie with Travolta and which "Grease" actor appeared in a Broadway show with Travolta? Read on.

The story of an interesting independent film maker who takes the adventure of a life time in the Himalayas and films some of the holiest sites in the world.

Clara Bow was the very essence of the flashy 1920's, but fame and money couldn't seem to stop her downward spiral.

Casque d'or is a very good French film noir for fans of the genre. While the theme of the film deals with giving in to your desires, I'm sure that Becker and his crew wouldn't apply that lesson when it comes to purchasing this DVD. Appréciez, mon ami.

Who is the scariest horror movie villain of all time? Michael Myers? Freddy Kreuger? Jason Vorhees? This article gives a brief background on the most prolific horror movie icons of all time. You decide for yourself.

People seem to forget they have been making movies for nearly 100 years. There are a lot of older movies that people should see. Some of them don't even have sound. Here's my recommendations

Perhaps the missing footage found to help restore 1927's "Metropolis" is the beginning of completing the Herculian task of finding other missing footage from classic films. Here's three others with missing scenes that still have a chance of being found...outside the U.S...

Halloween is closing in and a lot of people out there are terrified of horror movies and hate the Halloween holiday because of those movies everywhere on television. Here are some stepping stones to surpass being a chicken.

These are the ten most overrated movies in the Internet Movie Database's Top 100

Genre criticism is that type of criticism dedicated to defining of genres and tracing their histories and interactions. This paper will examine the film Laura a 1944 film noir, relative to aspects of genre criticism.

If you are searching for movies to watch this holiday season, here are five top rated 'must sees'.

The following tips will help horror movie fans plan a scary New Year's Eve party. Add a new angle to your annual New Year's gatherings with a celebration of classic horror movies.

This article reviews, and lists, the best that classic horror movies have to offer. Take a few Saturday nights and enjoy a horror movie classic. Don't forget to scream!

Screams of lost teenagers scampering through deserted little towns complete with the usual "let's split up" antics, but something about Rob Zombie's horror movies rings truer, sicker, more terrifying and definitely more unique.

From video games to a brilliant movie, it was imperative to Gans to make the characters believable so many of the creatures in the film were played by dancers so they could be flexible enough to create the required disturbing movements.

Casablanca remains one of the greatest films ever made. Rife with intrigue, mystery, drama and romance Casablanca is also a film about friendship, war and patriotism. Bogart's "Here's looking at you, kid" is as immortal as this classic film!

Kevin Smith, the voice behind Silent Bob, is back with two new feature films.

When it comes to Hollywood and film production, anything can happen and it usually does. That's why production companies or film studios have found it necessary to purchase rock solid insurance policies for each of their movies.

Believed to have been lost some 80 years ago, a cut of the original three and one half hour version of silent science fiction classic Metropolis has been uncovered in Buenos Aires.

You don't need to go trick-or-treating to have a great Halloween. All you need is a DVD player.

When people complain there are no more good


movies to watch, they are looking at the wrong place.


Sometimes you have to look back and sometimes


underneath to find good alternatives for the


tired old Hollywood formula.

The horror genre is filled with movies that are gruesome and gory that leave us with the uneasy feeling that monsters lie just beneath our sheets and that zombies will one day roam the earth; but is that their sole purpose?

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

The first film was a two second film of people walking around in a garden, called "Roundhay Garden Scene." This film was created by Louis Le Prince in 1888.