http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: Independent - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:51:52 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/next-ics-fest#post-70886 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:32:54 +0000 truevision 70886@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>FILM FESTIVAL FOLLOWS UP THEIR INAUGRUAL EVENT WITH MORE MEDIA INVOLVEMENT</p> <p>ICS founders gear up for their 2nd event amid glowing reviews Los Angeles, CA -August 2nd, 2011- "I was thoroughly entertained and blown away at the caliber of talent showcased at the Short Film Festival. The filmmakers have a bright future ahead of them." David T. Wagner (co-writer of "Van Wilder" and "The Girl Next Door") Panelist, March 2011 ICS Indie Cinema Series kicked off the first event of its kind in March in front over 100 attendees that included directors, actors, producers and movie lovers. The night included a red carpet entry, appetizers, drinks and the opportunity to network with up and coming filmmakers. Chosen films were screened and given notes from invited industry panelists. To follow up their last event, ICS plans to include more media presence, additional sponsors and a new category, "Best Student Film," for invited student filmmakers. The Best Student Film winner will also walk away with a mentorship with one of the three production companies heading ICS Invited industry panelists at ICS on September 25th include, independent producer and studio executive, Andreas Olavarria; distribution consultant and producer, Sheldon Brigman; and Kevin Tancharoen, director of the 2009 remake of Fame.</p> <p>Filmmakers can register by calling <a href="424.835.0144">424.835.0144</a> Registration is $40. Accepted films will be notified. Entry into the evening is free and includes appetizers, red carpet and media. Make sure to like ICS on CHECK the ICS web site for the announcement of the of Celebrity Panelists for March 25, 2012 premier!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dystopian-sci-fi-short-for-critique#post-70386 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:47:06 +0000 KenzoFKC 70386@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Howdy! It's been a long time since I've been active on videomaker, but I want to get back in.  I'd love it if anyone would take the time to watch and/or critique this short film my team and I recently finished. I was the Director of Photography, among other things. It is a science fiction short set in a dystopian alternate future - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMdnKqHrgdo</p> <p>We used 2 cameras, a Panasonic HMC-150, and a Canon T2i was used for the close up shots during the main sequence. </p> <p>Any feedback you can offer is appreciated!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/bells-of-another-land-my-new-movie#post-65376 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 14:14:59 +0000 Owlcrew 65376@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>My new movie:</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWe9IqOCKlw" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWe9IqOCKlw</a></p> <p> </p> <p>All regards</p> <p>Milos</p> <p><a href="http://www.owlcrew.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.owlcrew.com</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/serious-advice-for-aspiring-doc-makers#post-47880 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:17:06 +0000 composite1 47880@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For all of you who aspire to create documentary films, here is an article by Basil Tsiokos a veteran film festival programmer on what not to do when producing documentary films. Apparently some feel his criticisms are too harsh, but as a filmmaker who cut his teeth in the biz making documentary films I found his points were well made. Also, Mr. Tsiokos being an 'insider' for the selection of film festival (Sundance) and public television (POV) programming I think he's definitely worth checking out. I also think that 'old hands' at doc making would do well to turn an eye to the article for it reaffirmed the lessons I've learned over the years.</p> <p>Let me know what you think.</p> <p><a href="http://www.indiewire.com/article/good_advice_documentary_dos_and_donts_from_a_vet_programmer/">http://www.indiewire.com/article/good_advice_documentary_dos_and_donts_from_a_vet_programmer/</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/is-the-digital-revolution-dying-or-dead#post-43848 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:10:16 +0000 composite1 43848@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've noticed over the last 10 years the production industry has undergone a significant upheaval. Prior to the middle '90's, if you wanted to work in the production industry you had to work for an established house, a network or affiliate, or go into major debt to start your own company. Since '96, the technology changed with the advent of DV, MiniDV, the breaking of AVID/Apple's stranglehold on Non-linear Editing and the perfection of the Sony Handycam. Fast-forward to '99 and suddenly not only were professional grade or (prosumer) cameras available (and affordable), hoards of software companies rushed to release new NLE software to the general public so they could do the unthinkable; <em>make their own movies!</em></p> <p>In the following 10 years, we've seen the 'guerilla filmmaker' movement evolve into the current 'independent filmmaker' movement. But with Hollywood having taken over the moniker of 'Independent Film' (c'mon, how the hell are Mel Gibson or Robert Redford 'Independent'?) by calling financed films independent and with the rising costs of once affordable production gear, is the Digital Revolution dying or is it dead?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/finding-funding-for-a-documentary#post-34203 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:36:23 +0000 OKAL_Ent 34203@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hello. I'm currently working on a low budget ($1,300) Documentary highlighting labor issues within NYC. I'm in the Pre-Production phase making the Production Booklet, and I'm looking for organizations or people that might be willing to help fund this documentary. Does anyone know of organizations that commonly help fund low budget indie documentaries? Or documentaries about injustices?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-toofy-film-fest-boulder-co-1#post-35303 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:07:34 +0000 toofy 35303@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For more information, please visit:<br /> <a href="http://www.toofy.com">http://www.toofy.com</a></p> <p>The Toofy Film Fest takes place in beautiful Boulder, Colorado and exposes the raw untapped talent that exists in the independent world of cinema, fashion, art and music. Toofy provides audiences with the freshest independent content available.</p> <p><strong>Exposure for filmmakers goes above and beyond the Toofy Film Fest. The Fest reaches a broad audience of over 50 million people annually</strong> via nationally televised programming on TV, RSN, and Altitude Sports and Entertainment.</p> <p>Toofy Film Fest also helps filmmakers distribute their short film by compiling DVD collections of the best films that have played at Toofy. Filmmakers receive a percentage of sales.</p> <p>The Toofy Film Fest 2008 will be taking place from Sept. 12-14, 2008.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-toofy-film-fest-boulder-co#post-35302 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:07:24 +0000 toofy 35302@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For more information, please visit:<br /> <a href="http://www.toofy.com">http://www.toofy.com</a></p> <p>The Toofy Film Fest takes place in beautiful Boulder, Colorado and exposes the raw untapped talent that exists in the independent world of cinema, fashion, art and music. Toofy provides audiences with the freshest independent content available.</p> <p>Exposure for filmmakers goes above and beyond the Toofy Film Fest. The Fest reaches a broad audience of over 50 million people annually via nationally televised programming on TV, RSN, and Altitude Sports and Entertainment.</p> <p>Toofy Film Fest also helps filmmakers distribute their short film by compiling DVD collections of the best films that have played at Toofy. Filmmakers receive a percentage of sales.</p> <p>The Toofy Film Fest 2008 will be taking place from Sept. 12-14, 2008.</p>