Caroline was born in Ismailia, Egypt and traveled extensively as a child. She studied art history at SUNY Binghamton where she first encountered independent/experimental film through Ken Jacobs and...
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Hello. I have had my poetry and book copy written by an attorney because when I attempted to complete the numerous documents; I became overwhelmed. What is your recommendation for copywriting? How do you do it? If you do it yourself, what website or information can you provide. How do you do do it in a way that isn't over whelming? All
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Is there anyone available to make a DVD for me? I have been trying to put four of my short films on DVD for some time and my computer program is not working and keeps giving me discs with errors that will not play. I need a basic DVD made with 1 main menu and sub-menus for each of the four films. The total running time is
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I recommend the 2012 MEDIA THAT MATTERS CONFERENCE, 2/10 - 2/11,at American University, Washington,DC, which looks really relevant to the planning and implementation of campaigns for your film's impact. Great after our 2 January workshops with Scribe on Community Engagement and Filmmakers as Entrepreneurs. (Still space for the 1/29 Intensive.)
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PIFVA can offer FREE, 6 pairs or 12 tickets for a screening of the film below on Thursday, January 26 @ 7:30. If you want to be added to the list, email me by 10am, THURSDAY, 1/26. First come, first served and only one pair per person. We will let you know if you got a ticket ALBERT NOBBS Advance Screening: Thursday January 26 @ 7:30PM, Ritz 5 Theatre 214
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Wondering if anyone has had any experience distributing their film on iTunes?
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PIFVA/Scribe are presenting at Scribe two one-time only Distribution and Community Engagement opportunities for you in January We hope to provide lots of important information and answers to questions. January 21 - Engagement and Non-Traditional Distribution Tactics with Robert Wood from Working Films. 1-4pm
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My friend from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, Charles Woodman, will be performing with musicians at International House on January 28. [link] A brief description: Performers: Val Opielski, electric guitar; Margaret Schedel, midi cello; Ray Anderson, trombone; Grady Gerbacht, percussion; Aaron
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Hello! My name is Lansie and I'm the Development Director for the Philadelphia Film Society, hosts of the annual Philadelphia Film Festival. Your forums seem like very valuable areas of discussion, and I'd like to become a much better resource for the local filmmaking community here in Philadelphia. If you're so inclinced, please offer
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On February 26, 2012, Temple University’s Film and Media Arts Department will host the Derek Freese Film Festival! This year’s festival will be focused on local filmmakers in the Mid-Atlantic region. A great opportunity for youth filmmakers, ages 12 to 18 to screen their work in front of their peers and other film
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The 2012 Greater Philadelphia High School Film Festival will be held May 19-20. The festival features short films by area high school students, showcasing the best of local creative talent. The submission deadline is April 1. For more information, visit the festival webpage or contact Dominick
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Looking for a skilled Sound Designer to join the crew for the film Super directer by Kyle Hess. We will be shooting a sample shoot in two weeks since we are using the Red and plan on shoot for a week in NYC. This is a volunteer job but will be credit for all your work. If you are interested please respond to the post and I will contact you as
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Hi my name is Joann Reisman. I am beginning a film group. Their LLC would cover me if someone tried to sue me. What if someone in my group were to be sued? Should everyone be individually covered? At this point in time; we are not making any money. We are having our second meeting to decide on the first screen play and what production
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Hello Everyone, Nice meeting everyone who attended the grant orientation. Congrats! Can anyone recommend anyone for post? I'm mainly looking for a colorist and post-sound for a 14 minute short film drama. Please let me know. Thanks, Peter peterkimberlyfi...@gmail.com
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Greetings: I host a show called "Reel Times" on CCP-TV, the educational channel of the Community College of Philadelphia (Comcast Ch. 53). We feature local independent films and filmmakers, and I'm looking for guests for our upcoming shows. Our time slot is two hours long, which allows us to show a director's film in its entirety and interview him/her in our
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I recently found this Blog using Ben Kalina's recent Kickstarter campign.. This post may be helpful for those filmmakers needing to raise money. Several things we learned from Jon Reiss this weekend was that Indie GoGo will or has shifted to the all or nothing structure and that 30 days is the ideal time frame for the campaign. And that
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2013 PIFA Planning Meeting – November 16th The staff of the Kimmel Center will host the first planning meeting about the 2013 Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) on November 16th. All artists and organizations who are interested in being a part of PIFA 2013 are invited to attend this meeting. Whether
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All of the great publications have crossword puzzles. The New York Times, USA Today, Nick Jr. Not to be outdone, we’re taking on the crossword! Indie film style. Our first will test your knowledge on all things indie spirit. How well do you know your Film Independent Spirit Awards! Get everything correct and you get the honor of bragging rights with your friends! No answer key, but you...
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ELLE, PIAGET, JAMESON® IRISH WHISKEY, AUDI & IFC
TO SERVE AS PREMIER SPONSORS OF THE
2012 FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS
Principal Sponsors Include Stella Artois & Nokia
Premiere broadcast to air exclusively on IFC on Saturday, February 25
at 10:00 pm ET/PT
LOS ANGELES (February 22, 2012) – Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los...
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Dramatic Feature
Director: Jay and Mark Duplass
Producers: John E. Bryant, Jay Duplass, and Mark Duplass
Budget: $60,000 (in the can); approximately $200,000 (delivered)
Financing: Filmmakers
Production: Austin, Texas, 3 weeks
Shooting Format: 1080i HD and Panasonic HVX 200
Screening Format: 35mm
World Premiere: 2008 Sundance Film Festival
Baghead, A Sony Pictures Classics film....
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