Resources 4 U

Independent Film Resources

Indie Treasure Trove
We’re always glad to find another colleague in the world of independent film production. This one’s no exception.
B-Independent.com offers a variety of articles and lessons related to making and distributing your own film. It’s good stuff, but be forewarned: It’s a little bit oriented toward the horror side of b-movies.

World Class
Insider’s insight into getting started in the film or entertainment business: Get yourself some Creative Leverage

Highly recommended, by no less than Quentin Tarantino!
Dov Simens’ Film School (check out the DVD set).

Film Podcast Resource: Jamey DuVall and Company’s weekly podcast show featuring interviews, opinion and general frivolity
John Lazear, Director of Photography When you get serious about making a great film, you’ll need to hire a serious Director of Photography. It’s a very important investment and can make or break your film.Comedy Blaze TV Home grown comedy video. Share advertising revenue and win big bucks if your video gets major traffic.

RootClip.com RootClip shoots the first minute of what’s going to be a 6 minute short film, and the users get to decide where the story goes by shooting their own follow-up, one-minute videos. The user community will vote on the submissions. Think choose-your-own adventure meets YouTube.

This is a contest site, where the creators of the winning video can win up to a $2500.00 VISA gift card.

“Food For Thought” TV Competition a film student competition and conference of which the winner will get to direct one of the show’s episodes.

Learn To Draw Enroll in an online drawing class. Great skill to know for developing creativity.

British Screenwriter’s Institute
Comprehensive screenwriting and film development program hosted by accomplished screenwriter Nick Dunning.

PersonalScreen Network introduces a particpative media model. Will it change the world?

Production HUB, a truly fantastic resource for all things production-related. Tune in, turn it up.

CareerFilm.com Free job postings for film-related jobs. Several independent film projects listed.

New Book:
“Save the Cat” by Blake Snyder, an amazing screenwriter’s “how to” by an author who actually writes and sells scripts!
Our Review & Author Interview

New Book:
“Action!: Establishing Your Career in Film and Television Production”
Want to establish your career in film or television without going to film school? Check out Sandy Gordon’s new book
Sandy also provides her honest and straight forward feedback for emerging filmmakers in our Author Interview
DIY Requirement!
Robert Rodriguez’ 10 Minute Film School

Pay attention! George Lucas says the future of the industry lies in making many small films. Get busy. ps, He’s also getting into television.

Roxio wants your Google Earth Fly-by movies

Viral Video Contest Site
Memelabs Viral Video Contest. Earn money. Get famous. Our friends at Memelabs host viral video contests. They invite you to play along.
Film Study in the New Europe
Degree and certificate programs in the Czech Republic.