PODCAST - Cyndi Greening & Paul DeNigrisThe Inside Scoop for 2005-06-05
Podcast on Sunday, June5th, 2005
Posted from Phoenix, Arizona
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Director Paul DeNigris talks at length about the process of making and distributing his independent film THE FALLS. One of the earliest totally digital films, DeNigris' film is often described as the "Best Looking Film Noir" without the film. Among the things Paul discusses
- Production information about The Falls, digital production and post-production tools used, VFX on the film
- Four Festivals and two Film Markets that screened the film and Paul's festival submission strategy including Dances with Films, Longbaugh Film Festival, Garden State Film Festival, Phoenix Film Festival, IFP (NY) Market, American Film Market (CA)
- How Paul secured theatrical release and DVD distribution of the film with the help of
- Success of actress Johanna Watts, her role on Star Trek, Cold Case and impact on his film
- Participation in Screen Wars Independent Film Competition
Paul also offers five key points for independent filmmaking success:
- Write the best script possible
- Hire known actors
- Surround yourself with talented filmmakers
- Don't be crushed by criticism
- Be passionate about getting your film out there
Comments
Wow- so much wealth of information. It'll be awesome to get home and delve through all of this great media you're putting up here. I'll drop you a line once I get back in town. Hope you are having a wonderful summer Cindy- Maui has been paradise so far.
Posted by: Stephen Olmstead on June 6, 2005 05:23 AM