here’s a funny because it’s true collection of things to avoid when you’re making your short film. http://www.filmmaker.com/DUMPS.html the sad thing is i’ve seen many shorts that have several of these elements that combine like voltron to form into a super awful short film. don’t do it.
there’s an interesting post at DV Guru listing 10 reasons to go to film school and 10 reasons not to go to film school. i didn’t go to film school, but i thought about many times. here are my general thoughts… whether you are for or against film SCHOOL, i don’t think anyone would be…
i sent off my submission to slamdance yesterday. so far i’ve only submitted to sundance and slamdance. i’m also considering submitting to these festivals which all have submission deadlines before the end of the year : clermont ferrand, sxsw, tribeca, hbo comedy festival. there are other festivals that have later deadlines sometime in 2007 :…
i think this is a transcript of some forum. nice tidbits of info. mostly about features and documentaries, but helpful nonetheless. “The question that filmmakers need to know, is which festivals are right for you, and how do you make those choices. Are there strategies that will help your film and whatever objective you have…