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Portals
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."
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Film Awards and
Prizes
Boston Motion Picture Awards
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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."
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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
 Film 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." |
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See also
Film Festivals
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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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