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    editing Professional Colorist -- How Much $?

    Years ago remember someone having their film converted to 35mm and color corrected from someone in Poland. It looked great and I believe it was originally shot on SD. Their budget was relatively small.
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    New Business Model for Film Financing

    Film Specific has virtual seminar on that topic http://www.filmspecific.com/public/999.cfm. There is a screenwriting company that does co productions in Canada. Can't remember the name off hand, but they supposedly have done several productions with most of the ex-ense covered by the Canadian...
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    New Business Model for Film Financing

    I was going to suggest Stacey Parks from Film Specifics too. While you will get the most if you pay for it, she does has some sources of free information and a blog.
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    New Business Model for Film Financing

    You want to double check the amount HBO or Showtime pay for independent movies and if there are caveats like well established or previously had a relationship with them. Check what the bottom amount they pay for movies, because they most likely try and offer that to you. If they are...
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    Film Festival Question

    In this country we have several student film festivals. You could do a search. You might also want to check some of the smaller local film festivals. Usually the competition isn't as much compared to the bigger ones. Festivals should be concerned with the quality of the film, not how many...
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    FESTIVAL ADVICE FOR FIRST TIMER

    Agree 100% with A.A.
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    Talks with a distributor.

    As EuropeanDistributor stated, theatrical releases for micro budget are very limited. He wants to determine if there is a market for it before he can offer a deal. It would be a good experience for you getting the feedback from the representatives.
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    Just a Quick B & H Vent

    You might be better off calling and talking to someone in person. I have found them helpful and they can process the order for you. If there is a problem or discrepancy you can get an explanation or have it straightened out rather than having to go through a computer.
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    My First Projects!

    You might want to check with google. Here's one http://www.nbcnews.com/id/17726576/ns/us_news-education/t/lawsuit-over-killer-teddy-bears-video-settled/. Don't know about feature length though.
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    > Gesstimated Budget Breakdowns!

    They look at what the benefits to the taxpayers are in their state. We have the same problem in Massachusetts. The problem is that a lot of the crew and stars who receive a big amount of the credit don't live in the state, and the state hasn't gone after the back end deals that the stars get...
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    Oh CRAP!

    I'm surprised he didn't suggest one of their affiliates like Comedy Central. Good luck.
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    Need suggestions for a single shot film

    You could do one with makeup. Have a younger person looking out a window. Break down into quarter segments. Each segment person will look older. You do a cut to apply makup so technically no edit required.
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    > Gesstimated Budget Breakdowns!

    Location can determine potential tax credit or subsidies. A co production with a Canadian producer can make you eligible for a lot of potential grants, credits or subsidies depending on the province. Section 181 tax U. S. tax code can further reduce costs and help to obtain investors.
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    Go to screenwriting MFA program?

    Check with the school and sources online to see if there are any other grants that you don't have to pay back or some scholarships.
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    editing Sound on the Big Screen

    Saw this and thought it was interesting. http://wolfcrow.com/blog/the-3-best-audio-editing-software-for-video-editors/
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    How to start an indie movie studio

    Not knowing where you are in New England, the Salem Enterprise Center offer a lot of free workshops and have some past ones that you can listen to. http://enterprisectr.org/workshops-overview/audiocasts/
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    How to start an indie movie studio

    I have a friend who complains that he is horrible in business. However, he is good at what he does, very good at promoting himself, and hires the right people to help him in business.
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    NDA or other protection before "Pitching?"

    You might be interested in this article. When ideas are protectible? http://www.kuckerandbruh.com/pdfs/block_nysba_2009-1.pdf
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