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Michael Collins on "Utilizing Your First Ever Film Festival"
- By Ted Hope
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- September 7, 2011 12:30 PM
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- 1 Comment
Toronto International Film Festival begins tomorrow. Getting you film to a festival is a dream come true for most filmmakers. But it is so easy to overlook the great opportunities that are right before you when you attend a festival. Today, doc filmmaker Michael Collins, shares some of the lessons he's learned from his initial experience at Tribeca.
Jon Reiss on "What Are A Producer of Marketing And Distribution's Responsibilities?" Part 2 of 2
- By Ted Hope
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- September 1, 2011 12:30 PM
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- 9 Comments
Yesterday, Jon Reiss explained why indie films need a "PMD" -- and if words don't work for you -- just look at Tuesday's list of all the new tools and services available that we can't afford to miss. Today, Jon takes it further, and tries to lay out the job description for both experienced and aspiring marketing & distribution collaborators.
Jon Reiss on "Why A Producer of Marketing And Distribution?" Part 1
- By Ted Hope
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- August 31, 2011 12:30 PM
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- 14 Comments
Yesterday's HFF post on the plethora of new platforms & options for truly free filmmakers should have made you leap for joy and run for the cliff simultaneously. It is wonderful that filmmakers have SO many great tools and services at their disposal. But how does anyone take advantage of this situation. The choice is overwhelming. Sure the rewards could be great -- but so is the risk. Well, the answer, my friend, is... best explained by Jon Reiss.
Hal Siegal on "Watching Games and Playing Films"
- By Ted Hope
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- August 18, 2011 12:30 PM
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We are at in incredible time in our indie film culture. The distinct poles at which is perceived have never been more distant. Great things are getting done. Experiments are happening. And people are sharing. Whew!
Guest Post: Elise McCave "The First Annual PUMA Creative Impact Award"
- By Ted Hope
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- August 8, 2011 3:00 AM
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It is hard to find a better example of corporate sponsorship than the PUMA Creative Impact Awards. Not only does it publicize and support an important group of films, but helps support outreach and social change. With the right support, not only can we make better films, but we can change the world. I can hope that more corporations learn from PUMA's example and develop such opportunities; I certainly have a few ideas if they want some help. I asked Elise McCave who helped put together this important partnership to tell you a bit more about it.
Guest Post: Jennifer Fox “PART 4: How MY REINCARNATION Broke All Kickstarter Records”
- By Ted Hope
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- June 24, 2011 3:00 AM
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Two weeks ago Jennifer Fox shared with us some of the lessons she learned crowdfunding (1st six here, next 14 here, next 9 here).
Guest Post: Jennifer Fox "PART 3: How MY REINCARNATION Broke All Kickstarter Records"
- By Ted Hope
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- June 23, 2011 3:00 AM
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- 2 Comments
Yesterday, the profoundly generous Jennifer Fox shared with us four more of the lessons she learned crowdfunding. This after a run two week's earlier where she shared a host of other (1st six here, next 14 here, next 9 here).
Guest Post: Jennifer Fox “PART 2: How MY REINCARNATION Broke All Kickstarter Records"
- By Ted Hope
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- June 22, 2011 3:00 AM
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- 4 Comments
Two weeks ago Jennifer Fox shared with us some of the lessons she learned crowdfunding (1st six here, next 14 here, next 9 here).
Come Play At My Panel Today At 4P At Lincoln Center
- By Ted Hope
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- June 11, 2011 1:55 AM
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- 2 Comments
I am moderating the "Some Of The New Faces Of NY Independent Film" panel today to help kick off Lincoln Center's new theaters. They are truly beautiful and will surely be a must-see destination for all Cinemaniacs throughout the universe. As I believe we will have eleven panelists on the stage with me (it having been determined that that is the magic number required to get me to shut up and let someone else talk), it is going to be a bit of a circus.
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Blog Roll
- Dennis Cooper/ Novelist
- Ira Deutchman/ Producer
- Jacques Thelemque/ Filmmaker
- Jane Kosek/ Producer
- John August/ Screenwriter
- Jon Jost/ Filmmaker
- Jon Reiss/ Director
- Noah Harlan/ Producer/ The 401st Blow
- Raymond De Felitta/ Director
- Red Bucket Films/ Filmmaker Collective
- Rhys Graham/ Filmmaker
- Sujewa Ekanayake/ Filmmaker
- William Horberg/ Producer
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