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You might want to read this. http://videoproductiontips.com/equipment-needed-to-set-up-a-simple-video-studio/

Unfortunately, $25,000 is a relatively small budget for a studio setup. You might want to do a search on this forum regarding audio, camera, etc. You might want to start with telling what equipment you have, the space you have (already set up acoustically, shape ceiling size, electrical setup...

People have given a lot of good advice based on their own experiences. There are always exceptions to all rules, but the odds are very slim. Most people have producing partners with experience in the industry. They have the experience and connections to help get the financing.

Stacy Parks has been helping people finance and distribute film. Her site is http://filmspecific.com/. She has a lot of free resources, but additional benefits for paid members. You might find that AudioPost was just trying to give you some good advice.

This could be a good potential Codec to use http://www.redsharknews.com/technology/item/2912-word-s-fastest-video-codec-can-handle-16k?page=1

You could check Craigslist, Meetup groups for filmmakers, film bureau if you have one, check acting studios and related filmmaking activities, and perhaps schools in the area that have film production is a start. Check the phone book for companies with related activites. You might find some...

I agree with Rik on that. I have done favors for people in the past and know others in the business who have done the same. Some have donated equipment. You still have to make a living and as long as it doesn't interfere with you paid jobs, people have volunteered their time.

It used to be like that in Ma. for temporary agencies, but there was a problem in them not paying unemployment so it went back to the employers.

They would be controlled by the MBTA. However, you might want to check with http://www.mafilm.org/ to give you some help and advice. Haven't dealt with them in a while.

Every state has its own laws regarding unemployment. You will have to contact the state to see if they made a determination on the status of your company. If they determine that you should have been paying into the fund and didn't, there could be penalties.

Get one of the older rangefinder cameras. http://kenrockwell.com/tech/rangefinder-vs-slr.htm They are good for shorter distances.

There is no reason that the short can't be a scene from the film you are planning to make.

What about booming from underneath?

I would have been long gone. From your description, I do not understand how she can have any unpaid crew working for her on any consistent basis.

Make sure you have a written contract with everything spelled out. Many people will deny what you clearly agreed to verbally.

One of the big problems with DVDs is the potentially short life span. This could be changed with this http://www.zdnet.com/article/torture-testing-the-1000-year-dvd/#! People projected the death of books, but they are still going strong. Individuals will choose what is best for their own...

Rik. I think you left off a 0 in your example. It should be $2500.

Many agents tend to do what is best for their bottom line rather what may be best for the client's future. That is why you could see good actors in bad big budget movies. A good manager should be concerned with what is best for their client. Many actors shift agencies. Not knowing what...

Make sure to get it in writing.

You might want to do a google search. Some of these films have already been made into DVDs and they would be cheaper than for you to convert them. You might want to check with B & H Photo. They might be able to give you more information. When I did a quick internet search, I found more sites...