In addition to discovery and distribution, From Here to Awesome has a special FREE educational section entitled DIY DAYS that is an extension of the Workbook Project. The DIY DAYS events are a joint effort …
Timo Vuorensola is a filmmaker who has fully embraced the concept of crowdsourcing. After the success of his last feature film Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning which has been downloaded over 8 million times, Timo …
This edition of TCIBR is brought to you by IndieFlix and Breakthrough Distribution - Skot Leach and his brother Ryan are on a mission to warn the world about a secret zombie outbreak. Their Lost …
The IFP has announced the projects for the 2008 Narrative lab and for the first time one of the films will win a $50,000 finishing grant. For more on info visit the IFP.org or the …
This edition of TCIBR is brought to you by IndieFlix and Breakthrough Distribution - Casey Walker has turned to the internet to raise the funds for his debut feature film, FREE FOR ALL…BUT YOU!. By …
We often discuss the importance of embracing other models and schools of thought when it comes to filmmaking. Much can be learned from the music, gaming and software industries. Filmmakers are after all entrepreneurs and …
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Wreck a Movie - As the internet continues to connect people, filmmakers are looking for new ways to improve the funding, production and distribution process. The folks behind the internet phenomenon Star Wreck have established …
This edition of TCIBR is brought to you by IndieFlix and Breakthrough Distribution - Our guest today is Ondi Timoner writer / director of the critically acclaimed doc DiG. Ondi’s most recent film, Join US …
I’ve just return from Hot Docs where I participated in a panel of judges for the newly formed Convergence Lab. Created by DocAgora, the lab focuses on a number of projects. The lab brings together …
First off, if you haven’t checked out Brett Gaylor’s open source cinema project you should. It is an exciting doc project that pulls from collaborators around the world. Brett is currently looking for some materials …
We’re pleased to welcome another contributor to the project - Mike Ambs. I had the pleasure of meeting Mike at SXSW last month and he along with Amanda Walker have created an interesting new project …
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:: Mini Cameras: Small, like Diamonds There’s much talk on and offline concerning the advent of mini camera’s used in stop motion animation, specifically when used in tandem with DSLR’s. Some …
This edition of TCIBR is brought to you by IndieFlix and Breakthrough Distribution - Karin Chien is an independent film producer based in New York City. She’s produced a number of independent films such as …
The following was originally published in Filmmaker Magazine. I thought it was appropriate to re-post since the FHTA submission period is coming to a close not to mention numerous filmmakers have been asking for info …
This edition of TCIBR is brought to you by IndieFlix and Breakthrough Distribution - Dan Goldman is a critical acclaimed comic book artist and illustrator. His most recent project “Shooting War” went from being a …
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Nerdcore Rising is a fun glimpse into the world of the nerd hi-hop movement. Negin Farsad’s doc follows the trials and tribulations of MC Frontalot as he embarks on his first national tour; complete …
IFP Independent Filmmaker Labs – Deadline April 11 (Narrative Rough Cut Lab)
Given the pivotal role that festivals play in launching emerging filmmakers, IFP’s Rough Cut Labs are designed to assist in tackling the creative and …
This edition of TCIBR is brought to you by IndieFlix and Breakthrough Distribution - Today we are joined by writer and director Steve Balderson. Often working from his home state of Kansas, Steve is a …
In this special video podcast Christy Dena interviews workbook project founder Lance Weiler. Dena, a cross-media entertainment strategist, mentor, designer, writer and PhD researcher conducted the interview for her universe creation podcast. Here’s what …
For anyone who isn’t reading Brian Chirls’ blog you are missing out on a valuable resource. He’s a self professed Indie Nerd Filmmaker (Director, Distributor, Technologist) with a unique perspective on the emerging digital DIY …
