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10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2011

cristina — Mon, 16 May 2011 19:45:32 -0500

It's time for our annual 10 Filmmakers to Watch list. We’ve pooled our resources and brainpower to get the scoop on who’s who this year.

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cristina — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:53:18 -0500

Editor's Note: This collaborative reporting effort was led by Nikki Chase, Maddy Kadish and Beth Brosnan.

Maximizing Film Exhibition Quality at Festivals

KatieO — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Many filmmakers forget that there are plenty of final touches to be made after the last edit is approved and digital formatting requirements are met for festival submissions. Even after festival acceptances flood your in-box, there are ways to maintain creative control over your film's exhibition.

Film Journal: Navigating the Uncertainty of Post-Production

KatieO — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600

In my last film journal, I talked about the production of my feature independent film, Losing Control, a quirky, romantic comedy about a female scientist who wants proof that her boyfriend is “the one.” I discussed the trials of production—locations falling through, lack of sleep, and stretching an already

Do Canadian Indies Depend on American Celebrity?

cristina — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Barney's Version is a Canadian film with a lot of stars, especially American ones like Paul Giamatti and Dustin Hoffman.

The Show Must Go Green

cristina — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Miranda Bailey's recent film-within-a-film documentary, Greenlit, portrays the hopes and eventual challenges of making the production of The River Why "green." There's an initial hope that making the Why production eco-friendly is doable, and even money-saving.

Film Journal: Survival Strategies During Production

cristina — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

In my last installment of my film journal, I wrote about the importance of pre-production for laying the groundwork for principal photography.

Film-Friendly State: Shooting in Illinois

cristina — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

In her role as managing director of the Illinois Film Office, Betsy Steinberg spends a lot of time talking with filmmakers on both coasts and overseas. “In Chicago, and around the state, the abundance of looks is never-ending,” she says. “Every filmmaker says it is the most under-photgraphed place in the movies.”

Film-Friendly State: Shooting in Utah

cristina — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

From New Hampshire’s “no filming permits” policy to Michigan’s 42 percent tax credit, states are fighting to stay competitive with low-cost international filming locations — and each other. For filmmakers, this means a slew of incentive programs that might make financing your next film a bit easier.

Film Journal: The Importance of Pre-Production

cristina — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

In my first two installments of my Film Journal for The Independent, I wrote about the philosophy behind the $200,000 independent film. In this installment, I will talk about laying the groundwork to make our film at this budget, the period known as pre-production, and how the making of Losing Control reinforced the film's theme that faith is more valuable than proof.