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M1chael, I mean this in a good way, how old are you?

Okay, thanks. When you were 13-15 years old or around that age, I understand you were working on a film. What kind of film did you film? I'm interested because something like an action movie would take some money. But if it was a simple concept film, like "a film with a message" or a comedy...

Thanks, Director! My high school has a one acts group that meets after school and performs. I plan on doing it next year, since I didn't know about it this year. It may sound like I do not have much. Since, I do not have a digital camcorder or an editing program except imovie. I have a...

Hi there, I am a truly aspiring filmmaking and screenwriter. I have been writing scripts in my free time, but not doing anything to them yet (selling etc.) After reading a lot of threads here, I'm not sure if I am old enough to execute the steps in making an indie film (all the sponsoring...

So, you're saying you can just ask agencies/random companies for money, for your film? And collect money until you have $100,000? I'm still confused... If so, why would they be so willing to help a group of people trying to shoot a film? I assume there are contracts involved...?

This may seem relevant to the topic, but I'm interested in what you do to raise the money for your low budget film. Like you said, around $50,000 - $100,000, but how do you make money like that? Is it fundraised? And when you make the money, you spend it on the necessary materials to make the...

Hi, I don't have much advice to give, but I read synopsis and it seems like a very well-written and well thought story. I can imagine everything about this purple man. It'll be a great short!

Hey, If you wanted to make a short and wanted to use a few songs that you know b/c it would fit perfectly in it, how do you "get permission" or, how are you able to use it? I know there is a lot of copyright stuff, but I don't understand it. Could someone explain to me how to use music? Do I...

Cool, how long have you been into filmmaking?

Thanks, that makes sense. Do you generate and write your own screenplays? Are they mostly full length, or just a few?

Thanks, Director, that's a lot of help. You record every part of that scene from all angles, but you only include like a third of them, because you can't put all of them in, right?

Typically, do submissions to film festivals cost money?

Ahh...very cool!! Is this intended to be a full-length movie? (BTW, I'm asking these questions b/c I would like to do this someday) Did you shoot on location? In the very beginning, are you actually filming the part where it shows the walls? How did you do it? What editing program did you...

What would be some reasons a film might be rejected?

Great, thank you very much, Zen and Director! Just to clarify, Director, that there is only one camera used when you do this. (You move the camera after person 1 is shot and move to person 2) But when you move the camera and shoot the exact same scene (only on the 2nd person) what if person 1...

I just want to know, if film festivals are what they seem. All you have to do is shoot a video (within the festival's rules), and submit it online or by mail, and your in the festival? Just like that? And just have to wait for the results? Please correct me on that.

Another newb question: 1) I'm sure this is really simple technique or method to filmmakers... In any films, theres a part where person 1 is talking then it shows person 2's reaction but person 1's audio is still on. How do you do that?

Hi, I just have a few newbie questions that I never really figured out: 1) I noticed when I watch amateur short films on youtube, the camera shoots from different angles to add perspective to the film. I also notice it in big motion pictures. But the difference is when I see it the short...

I enjoyed that. Nice job, man!

Well, a few years ago, I really got into magic, performing magic to audiences, and just enjoying the hobby. Then I realized that I don't really like living in "secrets" and having to keep my whole life (if it's magic) keeping it secretive. (I mean about the explanation of the trick) Also...