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IFP  "... a not-for-profit service organization dedicated to providing resources, information and avenues of communication for its members: independent filmmakers, industry professionals and independent film enthusiasts. It is committed to the idea that independent film is an important art form and a powerful voice in our society."

"IFP provides services to independent filmmakers of varying levels of experience, which assist them in expressing their unique points of view. It facilitates a connection between the creative and business communities. Other goals of the organization are to expand and educate the audience for independent film, and to encourage the diversity and quality of independent production."

IndieWire  A great portal to the world of independent filmmaking. Very active classified

New England Film portal to the New England Independent Film Industry. Has classifieds and job positions for NE.

Indieclub.com  "If you have a passion for making movies using film or video and are looking for others who have similar interests then you have come to the right place. This is the premier site for networking others with the same interests whether your interests lie in the acting, directing, producing, writing, lighting or any other skill or desire that is associated with making great film or video." 
 

Film Awards and Prizes

Boston Motion Picture Awards

Grants and Cash Awards for Filmmakers

IFP Sponsored Grants  Lists almost a dozen awards.

The Puffin Foundation Ltd. "... grants that encourage emerging artists in the fields of art, music, theater, dance, photography, and literature whose works due to their genre and/or social philosophy might have difficulty being aired...  Average grants are: $1,000.00 – $2,500.00

FilmArts Foundation Grant  Provides a $7500 annual grant to California filmmaker.  "Created in 1984, the goal of the Film Arts Foundation Grants Program is to encourage new and diverse works by film and video artists who have little likelihood of being supported through traditional funding sources. These awards are targeted for film and videomakers in categories that are among the most difficult areas in which to raise money for media projects."

Independent Film Commissions, Societies,  Programs, etc.

Asian Film Institute of Dallas

Austin Film Society 

Film Arts Foundation (Film Arts) "... is a non-profit leader in the media arts field, providing comprehensive training, equipment, information, consultations, and exhibition opportunities to independent filmmakers. Now in its twenty-eight year, Film Arts has more than 3,400 members working in film, video, and multimedia, and is the largest regional organization of independent producers in the country."

Oregon Film and Video Office

Utah Film Commission  "You may or may not have been to Utah, but chances are you've seen Utah on the big screen, television and print magazines all over the world in one of the more than 600 films and TV movies filmed here."

Funding for Films

The FilmMakers Film Fund "... will finance the production of all future film projects initiated by FilmMakers.com. The projects will be made up of undiscovered screenwriters, directors, producers, actors, cinematographers, music composers, first assistant directors (AD), art directors, costume designers,  production managers (PM), etc."

Novel Ways of Funding Films

Nobody Wants Your Film  A film about the making of an independent film that nobody wants. Uses the internet to tease, entice and inveigle.

The Film Incentive "... is a demonstration program approved by the DBED Board on May 21, 2004, to attract film production with a post-performance rebate plan."

Where to Buy or Rent Experimental Films

Join The First DVD of The Month ClubFilm Movement offers ""festival award-winning films"" to ""own on DVD"" with strong social messages.

BuyIndies.com offers an online catalog of over 50,000 independent, educational and hard-to find films & videos to browse, search and buy from our 900+ different niche distributors and filmmakers.

Peripheral Produce, founded by Portland filmmaker Matt McCormick, "... is a video label that started distributing experimental film and video compilations in 1998. Born out of a screening series of the same name, Peripheral Produce currently represents 25 artists and has released 12 titles. Of the twelve titles released, 3 are multi-artist compilations and the remaining 9 feature the work of one artist or collective." Founded and sponsors Portland's PDX Festival.

Zip.ca  Over 1000 titles screened at the Toronto International Film Festival available for rent.

Filmmakers Resources

HiDef Sourcebook  "... is the first production directory on the planet focusing on nothing but HiDef crew, equipment, production and post production resources."

Make Money Making Indie Films  "... Updated in 2004, and using the FIRST HAND EXPERIENCES of filmmaker Michael Valverde, this will guide you through the maze that is the world of indie film financing and distribution.... Valverde has raised over $2 million in development funds for various TV and movie projects."

 
   
   
See also Film Festivals
 

Filmmakers' Contests

Filmmaker's Database of Screenwriting Contests

Indie Filmmakers Guides and Tips for Producing Films

10 Free Tips to Making Independent Films  "You've made a great film. Garnered some positive reviews. Had it screened at a couple of festivals. Maybe even won some awards. But, the phone isn't ringing off the hook. Nobody is making any offers. Your film is gathering dust. You're wondering what went wrong.

"Making a great film can only take you so far. But for true success in the film industry, you've gotta find people willing to pay to see your masterpiece - an activity better know as independent film distribution. As filmmakers, we all know we need it, but for most of us, it's a black art... until now.

"Read Mark Bosko's "Top Ten Tips to Film Distribution" and learn the ups and downs of independent film distribution from top industry pros."

An Exciting Method of Making Quality Movies 6-7 times Cheaper and Sell them for the Market Price.   "The real value of this knowledge, acquired during many years of hard work, is THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, but we're selling this amazing report on our site with great success for the whopping low price of $2.50."

Indie Production Companies

Independent Thought Film

Direct Pictures

Foiled Productions Group of independent filmmakers based in the UK. 

Shades of Day  "... is a site dedicated to the art of independent film and video making. We're developing and producing quality films and video based on original stories and the masterpieces of the world literature dealing with a variety of contemporary issues often neglected by the mainstream cinema (both by the studios and the 'independents')...."

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