Archive for August, 2008

 

Our independent Film Nine Grounds is getting a burst of downloads on amazon.

 

Finally a significant number of “Nine Grounds” rentals are coming in through Amazon’s unbox downloadable movies. They are cheap to rent or download to own. I’m glad to see that it is finally being recognized and found by people out there. Black Meadow Productions completed the movie in 2007. It was a years labor and [...]

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How To Become A Successful Film Producer

 

by Manohar Chimmani
“Cinema should make you forget you are sitting in a theater.” – Roman Polanski
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It’s a common belief that a thorough knowledge of movie making and the entertainment industry is enough to make you a successful movie producer. Nope.
Of course, it may certainly help you to know the nuts and bolts of film production, [...]

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Getting Started In Filmmaking, Goals And Plans For Success

 

by Jerry “the Prof” Anderson
Why You Need A Plan
I have mentioned many times that the most common mistake for starting filmmakers is biting off too much in the beginning. Don’t fall into this trap. The first thing is to ask yourself the classic question: Why am I wanting to do this?
Look into your heart and [...]

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