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No Budget Film Resources
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Entry | Main | The Classes | Class Registration | Instructor / Guest Speakers | Student Testimonials | No Budget Consulting | The No Budget Newsletter | The No Budget Report | No Budget Blog | No Budget Films | No Budget Resources | Class Media | Pig | True Love | No Budget Film Club | Join Film Club
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READ MY BLOG! I am now blogging for Karie Bible's Film Radar site. Check out my various ramblings and insights
regarding no-budget films and such:
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MAGAZINES/TRADE PUBLICATIONS (Print): Daily Variety (Best source of
general film news. If you subscribe to the printed version, you get online access for free.) Filmmaker Magazine (Best printed source for indie film news,
information and coverage. Quarterly magazine.) http://www.filmmakermagazine.com/ MovieMaker (Their stories are a bit fluffier than Filmmaker's, but
still a good resource.) The Independent (No longer in print form, but
the online site is a still vibrant source for indie film articles, especially regarding documentaries.) DV Magazine (My favorite printed source for technical
information for indie filmmakers. Definitive articles and reviews on cameras, editing systems, software, hardware, techniques,
etc.) Videoography (Another good technical magazine.) ONLINE: IndieWire (Best source of information
on indie film. Subscribe to their free daily email news report.) Daily Variety (If you can't afford the printed publication, pay for the
online version. An incredible resource.) IMDB & IMDB Pro (Terrific resource. Comprehensive film database. IMDB
Pro is worth the $90/year. Try the free 2-week trial subscription first.) Rotten Tomatoes (Comprehensive movie review listing) http://www.rottentomatoes.com/ Movie City
News (News, columns
and blogs, with great links to other news sources.) Self Reliant Film Blog (Interesting stories and links on all
subjects.) http://www.selfreliantfilm.com Studio Daily (Subscribe to their Daily Email Digest--it's a quick read
with great variety.) Digital Content Producer (Good resource.) http://www.digitalcontentproducer.com/ (Terrific
online resource for tech-related stories, articles and reports.) 2-pop (Excellent site for editing & other technical information) Adam Wilt (Tons of technical information for you hardcore tech-heads.) http://www.adamwilt.com/index.html HD For Indies (Like "Snakes On A Plane", the name says it all.) DVX User (Resource information for DVX-100 & HVX200 Cameras) Ken Stone (Final Cut Pro help and training) Ripple Training (FCP, etc. help and training) * While most of these orgs are based in LA, they all have wonderful web sites that are excellent
resources for filmmakers all over the world. Filmmakers Alliance (If
you're an indie filmmaker in LA, you need to be a member of FA. Period.) http://www.filmmakersalliance.com/ Film Courage (Great group, with an internet radio show you can podcast and monthly screening series of independent
films.) Film Independent (No matter what you call it--IFP/LA, FIND--it's definitely
worth the dues, just for the free screenings alone.) http://www.filmindependent.org/ Women In Film Alliance of Women Directors http://www.allianceofwomendirectors.org/ Indie Producer (A network of indie producers.) 48 Hour Film Project (A great org for getting off your
butt and making films.) 168 Hour Film Project (Faith-based version of the above.
168 hours = 7 days. Get it?) National Association of Latino Independent Producers
LA Final Cut Pro Users Group (More than just FCP, this org represents one of the best values in LA--great
monthly meetings, information-packed newsletter, and a web site chock full of information and great deals for its members--all
for FREE.) Digital Cinema Society (This org is growing and expanding its areas of interest. For
tech heads interested in cameras, editing systems, and, oh yeah, digital cinema.) http://www.digitalcinemasociety.com/ ForTalent (New social network for folks in the industry.) Craigslist (One of the great spots to find just about
anything for your no-budget feature--crew, props, equipment, etc.) Mandy.com (One of the best places to find crew.) The Production Hub (A great resource for just about anything
you need.) IndieClub.com (Many valuable resources for networking actors,
filmmakers, and crew) LA Producers Yahoo Group (The great resource for LA-area producers,
UPM's, etc. Must qualify to join.) Filmmaker.com The Info List (Jeff Gund's Email Posting. Great for receiving
information on job listings, events, etc., or for posting notices. Subscribe
at: American Cinematheque
http://www.egyptiantheatre.com/ Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre http://www.silentmovietheatre.com/ UCLA
http://www.cinema.ucla.edu/public/calendar/calendar_f.html LACMA The Academy http://www.oscars.org/events/index.html AFI On Screen New Beverly Cinema http://www.michaelwilliams.com/beverlycinema/showtimes.cfm Laemmle Theaters Landmark Theaters http://www.landmarktheaters.com/ Cemetery Screenings Echo Park
Film Center http://www.echoparkfilmcenter.org/ Downtown Independent http://www.downtownindependent.com/ Hollywood Mobile Movie (A unique and fun mobile drive-in theater!) http://www.hollywoodmobmov.com/ Film Radar (Listing of Revival, repertory,
and special film events in LA.) CASTING: Now Casting (Post casting notices for free and view/compare submissions
online.) Breakdown Services Easy Cast (Same as above.) SAGIndie (Same as above.) Craigslist Backstage West (Publication for placing casting notices. Small fee.) Theater groups (Theater groups in your area are a great resource for actors, wardrobe, etc.) NPI Production Services Diego Stawski Wk: (818) 566-7878 Fx: (818) 566-7879 diego@npiproductionservices.com Truman Van Dyke Company Doug Hodges Wk: (323) 883-0012 Fx: (323) 883-0024 Frankel & Associates Insurance Max Gottlieb Wk: (310) 552-3349 Fx: (310) 552-3349 Mb: (310) 346-0906 Castex
Rentals (Good
for production equipment and misc. items; some G&E.) Wooden Nickel (One of the best deals on G&E in town.) HALA Lighting & Grip The Expendables Recycler VSA (These guys are out of Nebraska and they're
cheap!) Edgewise Media Inc. (The place to go in LA when you've got
to pick up some tape quick.) Media Distributors Signature Cleaners (Will clean any item for $2.00 per item.) (818) 980-3440 Make-up Designory Joe Balasko Costco (Absolutely worth the $45 membership fee.) Smart & Final (No membership fee; bulk-buying prices.) Trader Joes (Crews love the stuff you get at Trader
Joe's.) Location Junkies (Layout board, bubble wrap, and the expertise
to help you protect like a pro.) MUSIC: LicenseMusic.com (Library
music) Free Play Music (Free music for films & TV.) Royalty Free Music (Free music and buyout music.) LEGAL: Legal
Zoom (To
set up LLC, etc.) Industry Contracts (Boiler plate contracts on CD-ROM. WARNING: I have never seen these contracts
and can not vouch for their effectiveness. Have a lawyer you trust look over the important ones.) http://www.industrycontracts.com CONSULTING: Peter
Broderick (Innovative
alternative distribution strategies, and more, from one of the smartest guys in the indie film biz.) Be
The Media (Guide
to DIY Marketing of Film, Music, Writing) The
Reel Truth (Comprehensive
guide through the boobie traps of filmmaking for the First-Time Filmmaker) http://us.macmillan.com/thereeltruth Film
Festival Secrets (A
FREE Guide to Navigating the Film Festival World) http://www.filmfestivalsecrets.com/book/ 43
Ways To Finance Your Feature Film (The
name says it all!) http://www.siu.edu/~siupress/books/Cones43Ways.html Breakthrough
Distribution (Soup-to-nuts,
these guys can help you with your DVD self-release) MISCELLANEOUS: InkTip
- Find good scripts fast and easy. (Are
you a producer looking for a great script to produce? Are you a writer with a great script looking for a producer? InkTip
has an incredibly successful track record bringing these two parties together, averaging 19 produced scripts a year for their
writers.) Producers and Directors, can Apply Here. Screenwriters, can Register Here. Indie
Filmmaking Guide (Free
online guide to indie and low budget filmmaking) http://www.indie-film-making.com/ Place
Vine (The
online way to secure brand integrations and sponsorships for your film) Instructables
(DIY
solutions for production and post. Use their search function to find ways to build innovative, affordable do-it-yourself tools.
For example, search "camcorder" and you'll find a homemade camera shoulder rest.) |
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