Articles related to "Independent Films"

Publicity can make or break the success of an independent film. Here are alternative media outlets that can bring enough publicity to launch an independent film release.

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During the 1990s, film regained its status as an artform. Independant film had become prominent once again and, as a result, forced Hollywood into a jeopardized state.

If you're looking for an alternative to the Oscars, the Spirit Awards is your best ticket.

Bill Mechanic tells the independent film world that filmmaking has lost its way. The movie business is now in a period of house-cleaning and only the good will survive.

World War II was filled with atrocities and war crimes. This movie highlights some of those as well as an unlikely friendship between a British and a German soldier.

Scraper bikes and wise university janitors were two of the many documentary subjects shown during October's recently concluded San Francisco DocFest 2009.

They can remake every horror movie three thousand times but they will never come close to horrifying an audience like Lars Von Trier does with this mesmerising film.

Two strong women, both estranged by husbands, must fend for themselves and their children by smuggling illegal aliens across the U.S.-Canada border.

When a film has reached the fine-cut stage, it's time to get objective viewer reactions. Here's how.

Ira Sachs's Forty Shades of Blue is a film layered with too much prime acting-flesh for its calcium deprived story skeleton to keep upright.

Lots of things can go wrong during the production of an indie film, but by avoiding these common 'landmines,' an independent filmmaker can tip the odds in their favor.

Learn the various ways of securing money to fund your Independent film and how to go about them. Includes links to resources on grants, fundraisers and securing investors

Traditional distribution isn't the only way to get your independent movie seen. The indie film marketing world is growing every day, and your indie film can take part!

Independent Film Channel will add Gunslinger Girl to its Friday night "Grind Hour," starting in January.

Perhaps the biggest mistake Hollywood ever made was to ignore the emergence of a new breed of artist. An artist who was more concerned with expression then profit.

A thoughtul and emotionally driven film about the power of hope, faith, patience and rebirth.

Philippine independent filmmakers need sound marketing plans in order to ensure that there will still be funds for the next projects.

Written, directed, and produced by Charles Burnett, Killer of Sheep is a mesmerizing slice-of-life; a snapshot portrait of the African-American experience in 1970's L.A.

Written and directed by Miranda July, who also assumes a starring role, Me and You and Everyone We Know was a 2005 winner at Sundance and Cannes.

Independent, feminist horror movies don't come around that often. Being in a rather lonely category, Teeth deserves a rent for this aspect alone.

Patsy is a strange independent film from Florida that has been making a name for itself at film festivals around America

Poster Boy, starring Matt Newton, is an engaging gay interest political drama that asks questions on the use of homosexuality as a propaganda tool in American politics.

Project Breakout is the internet's first social networking film competition site promising big entertainment combined with big success for its participants.

In Food, Inc., Robert Kenner teams up with Eric Schlosser and Michael Pollan to lift the veil on the grotesque underbelly of our nation's food industry.

Tired of the usual gay romance films? Shelter by Jonah Markowitz is a gay independent movie featuring a modern love story of integrity and heart that breaks stereotypes.

Launched in 2004 by Michael Conti, the 2009 Shoot Out 24-hour Filmmaking Festival Boulder will kick-off September 25 at 6 p.m. in front of the Boulder County Court House.

Steven Soderbergh's Bubble is a solid, sparse, indie Mystery/Crime Drama that's been overshadowed by its own production and distribution.

A simple indie thriller and feature debut from Nicholas Racz; set in the fresh world of Jewish finance, The Burial Society is a new twist on the man-on-the-run indie film

Karen Moncrieff struggles to understand the constant violence against women in our society and admits her latest movie is an attempt to answer that question.

Building on his experience in still photography, the young Stanley Kubrick made a string of increasingly sophisticated films during the 1950s.

Below are the remaining five best films with a micro-budget. Each of these films has contributed immensely to the Indie universe, and in helping it to gain notoriety.

A listing of film festivals around the globe for 04/08/07 to 04/14/07.

The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green, an Eric Orner comic strip adapted as a film with Daniel Letterle in the lead role, disappoints but still entertains.

A popular festival horror film experiences the twists and turns formerly reserved for major motion picture distribution

The 18th Annual Florida Film Festival recently announced selections for its narrative and documentary feature films American Independent Competition.

Examining the distribution potential of a film is a difficult task for filmmakers, but asking certain questions during development can alleviate this issue.

In addition to traditional forms of advertising, the Internet provides inexpensive ways for filmmakers to promote their films through contests and websites.

Based in Providence, the annual Rhode Island International Film Festival is a showcase for independent filmmakers and their work.

Voted the #1 Favorite Science Fiction Actress on Television by TV Guide, Chase Masterson reveals she's equally adept as a singer and independent film producer.

The faux documentary Paper Heart reminds audiences that awkward adolescent are adorable, tackling the boy-meets-girl tale with originality and heart.

David Spaltro's first full-length feature film "...Around" was filmed in 21 days, at 190 locations, and self-financed for $175,000 with 40 credit cards.

EM, Prince of Broadway, Poundcake, Trucker Highlight 18th Annual Florida Film Festival Narrative Features Competition.

The (Very) Little Movie That Could

Richard Linklater's rotoscoped adaptation of Philip K. Dick's, A Scanner Darkly, is an adventurous, smart, original indie.

An interview with independent filmmaker David Spaltro who shares what it takes to direct a feature film while still balancing his day job.

Few films will haunt you longer, capture your imagination more viciously, or leave you with a better idea of what the cinema can achieve.

Interview with First Time Director David Spaltro About His First Feature Film "...Around"

The CineVegas Film Festival held annually in June is truly a film-lovers film festival.

You don't have to play along with Hollywood to get your independent movie seen. Here's how you can make an end-run around the big-boys to make your film profitable.