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I've never auditioned or acted - and definitely prefer the idea of being behind the camera - but maybe I should so that I understand how rough things can be for the actors!

I'm sure lots of tech heads would like it. But.. for me, I often just bring a notepad to lunch and write scenes/dialog in shorthand, then type them up in Final Draft later. When away from my desk I usually want to take a break from the computer and be in an organic/brainstorming mode. Also...

Doing public access is a great suggestion. Also, film is a close cousin of theatre, so you could also get started by volunteering at one of the local venues.. If you have other skills such as web site design, you could offer to help a production company with that, and then soak up other knowledge.

I think your question is something along the lines of: If I was a PA on a huge film and a writer/director on an indie/small film, will that help me get another job on a large film? Well, my opinion is that if you are getting hired as a PA then your PA skills matter, and if you are getting...

Mini disc works pretty well too, from what I've heard.

I would definitely echo what others have said here - be a PA on a couple of shoots. See if you can work your way up in one of the departments (production, camera, design, etc.) Get to know people who have experience. Re. plunging ahead and making a feature - it helps if you know people...

You can also try the classical section on magnatune.com (free for noncommercial use, $44 per track for festival play). If you can befriend the music department of a university, the'll often have DAT archives of performances that they'll let you use, if you sufficiently convince them that a)...

Yep, I'm serious. The problem with DVD compilations of shorts is that there's no compelling reason for the consumer to buy it.. it's just another collection of shorts. But, if it's the official DVD from the New York Lenscaps or the Texas Rangefinders then communities can get behind each...

Okay I'll let this idea out of the bag.. I've always wanted help create a "cinematic league" (similar to a baseball league) where short filmmakers in different cities form "teams" and release DVD's w/ 5-7 shorts each DVD. Each team has a logo, mascot, batting lineup of directors, etc. The...

Sorry to hear of the loss. Thanks for sharing his work Clive.

Clarification: To make the original blowup & first print I spent over $2k but each additional print was $200. This was for a 7 minute film. Alpha Cine labs, Seattle.. great lab.

spinner: If you are on friendly terms w/ the bands, it may be a good idea to contact them, especially if your doc gives them decent publicity.

If your neg is at the lab, you can always call them and strike prints as needed! Save money and don't make a bunch of prints until you find out what festivals you get accepted to. The # of prints you need depends, of course, on the festival schedules. I made the mistake of ordering 5 prints...

You mean the formatting of the screenplay? I imagine a pilot is formatted the same as the other episodes. I hope your readers care more about the story than the format ;)

I randomly came across this web page and several like it: http://www.pirromount.com/voight.html It talks about SAG "financial core" status - where you can hire a SAG actor w/ out becoming a SAG signatory or signing a SAG agreement. I made a short last year with one SAG actor, who was great...

For fun could you post one of the requests? (You can edit out the company name/email, etc.) Unrelated to film - I occasionally get requests from random Indian companies to "distribute" my software - but unlike every other legitimate reseller I have encountered - they always wind up asking...

So someone out there is getting "money for nothing"? Perhaps all of Uwe's films were made on German tax incentives (if anyone has read that Slate article). One thing I have definitely noticed is that filmmakers that get features made are also good politicians, in that they can raise money and...

Clive's program actually looks pretty good. I'm going to try it out. I made this spreadsheet: http://sunfrog-tech.com/files/clive-program.xls

I have bought a couple of DVD's of films I liked at festivals. Often the producers say that this is a "preview copy" and I am paying $20 "to cover manufacturing and postage". This is to get around the festivals that don't like self distribution.. (I guess they are worried about the "premiere...

Try AFI silver screen in.. Silver Spring.