Search results

Having been involved in several short film festivals in the past, I will say that most festivals have time restrictions. Ten minutes will be better. You can google different ones and see what their requirements are. Several movies were based on short stories. Movies are expensive and...

Did it once years ago for someone and had a potential investor show up. Don't know what happened. The filmmaker had some people read who were not going to be in the movie. I gave him a lot of notes that he didn't use. The investor was a producer of some low budget films.

I find most pets are great in helping to get rid of depression. A group of us meet early every day to walk our dogs and talk. The support of others is helpful.

Haven't been there in many years, but remember Italian waiters who wouldn't speak German to Americans because they wanted to practice their English. There will be many Germans who can speak English. It would be better if you learn some German.

Once you decide to do something, finish it. There are many other places where films are made. After you finish film school or at least a semester you can look at other schools or places to move. There are film bureaus that can tell you more. There are film school graduates from top schools...

Just the question why you want to be a filmmaker should bring up something interesting. What do you love, hate, fear?

You can do suggested donations and possibly make money selling concession items. Filmmakers can sell their DVDs. As a non profit, you can charge admission. That is how a lot of festivals cover their expenses. T shirts and even selling seat placards are some ways of getting money.

Helped to shoot an adaption of a play with another cameraman in one day. Took months for someone to finish the final edit though.

You can still do some interviews. Do one of the person who hired you and find out what his vision was for the new construction and what would be accomplished with it. Did it turn out as expected? Interview the construction foreman and find what he tried to do and what he was most proud of or...

Make sure you drink plenty of water. Green tea is good too. I lost about 40 pounds about 20 years ago and have not gained it back. Everything in moderation rather than depriving yourself. More protein helps too.

Audio is providing information based on a professional basis. While it may not be pertinent to many on the small independent level, it could be in the future. We have how it is being done and the work around from others. We have the choice of ignoring it. I do not think you should chase away...

I mentioned DaVinci Resolve because they have a free version. He should also check out Lightworks.

DaVinci Resolve

Check with filmmakers who had films in the festival and see what their experience is. I was involved with some festivals in the past but we never charged filmmakers and the groups putting it on were all volunteers.

Writing a book is one of the things recommended by John Truby to get your film made. Of you can develop an audience, there is an interest by studios in making a film.

At one time, people use to go to Canada for tax and other benefits.

In some of the older suburbs, you will find a lot of differences in houses especially in historical districts. In some neighborhoods, you will find people who help each other out and perhaps know each other more than in some cities.

You might try some of the drama clubs from some of the colleges or acting schools. There might be some film web sites in your area that allow free postings.

They can only say no or not respond.

With the threat of terrorists, I would be sure the police and public are aware. You don't know if some of the public might be armed. Too many people are trigger happy.