Pixabay.com/ Staging is the most important part of the film making process. That is a bold statement to make, but considering how even mundane, everyday scenes can be made infinitely better with the right staging. It is possible to tell a parallel story with the right staging and all of the titans, as far as […]
MR Vs VR – Peter Jackson Being on the Board of Magic Leap
Most start-ups are lucky to find investors who can take their idea to an achievable and influential level. Magic Leap, an augmented reality startup, can boast of a meteoric rise with a valuation of $4.5 billion in only 2 years. Big names such as Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, and filmmaker Peter Jackson in its […]
360 Video on YouTube
Perspective – the new court Google is playing in. If you ever wanted to immerse yourself and join in the action you’ve only seen in YouTube videos, then this is your dream come true. The front seat at a baseball game, a coveted spot right in front of the stage at Coachella, or the driver’s […]
Major Studios Who Fund Independent Films
The backing of a major studio could do wonders for your film. Studios have the right contacts, budgets, and connections to take your film to a different level. Take a look at 4 studios which have their own indie film division. Sony Pictures – Sony Pictures ClassicsSony Pictures Classics was founded in 1992 to specifically […]
Take It Where You’ll Make It: A Look at Indie Film Festivals
For an independent filmmaker, the completion of a film is only 50 percent of the work. The other 50 percent is finding an audience for it. There are numerous ways in which you can distribute your film. The easiest way is to do it online through services such as YouTube, Vimeo, and similar portals. They […]
Featured User: Jim Page – Film & TV Editor
Name Jim Page Website http://jimpage.co.uk/ Bio I’ve been an Editor for 11 years; cutting Features, shorts, broadcast Documentaries and factual shows. I’ve cut for the BBC, Channel 4, Discovery, and for companies like Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, Red Bull…. It’s been a long old slog. Nerdeo: Who are you and what do you do? […]
From Small Beginnings to Big Names
Becoming a part of Hollywood’s A-list brigade is no simple task. You have to work your way through a lot of low budget and independent films to establish a name which commands a level of respect and a high paycheck as well. Take a look at 4 famous names in Hollywood who started off as […]
The Path to Success with Independent Films
Image credits – Pixabay Question time! What is common between films like “The Breakfast Club”, “Factory Girl”, “The Blair Witch Project”, “Donnie Darko”, “Reservoir Dogs”, and “Memento”? These films, among many others, are blockbusters produced on a limited budget i.e. they were independent films which tasted mainstream success. The path less traveled Image credits – […]
Indie Game Development Teams – Where Do You Fit In?
Image credits – Pixabay When you are looking to collaborate with game designers, there are often questions which boggle your mind pertaining to where your skills can be applied efficiently. Take a look at the 5 most important roles you find in indie game development teams and see where you fit in. You can also […]
Movieworks – The Fair Way To Invest In And Distribute Indie Film
Title: Exective Producer profile Name: Paul Osbourne Website: www.movieworks.org.uk Paul has worked throughout Europe as a senior project manager. He now specializes in business and enterprise management including investing in his own projects. He has an outstanding record of successful projects and businesses. He has recently been involved in financing small independent […]