The Essentials of Directing Replay

The full length replay of The Essentials of Film Directing with Peter D. Marshall is now available.
In this webinar, you will learn about:

• The 7-Step Film Directing Process
• How to Make a Movie 101
• The Business and Politics of Film
• How to get your script evaluated
• How to get a personal consultation with Peter 

And more. Enjoy and be sure to share / give feedback on what topics are important to you as a filmmaker. 

FWD to Filmmakers - How To Drive Traffic To Your [Content] Using Twitter

With the emergence what I used to affectionately call "substeams of distribution," it is increasingly important for independent (and honestly - mainstream) media-makers to understand how to use social media to market material.

Independent Marketing for Independent Filmmakers

In light of this, I'm amping up the marketing tips. Take a look at the following article and consider whether this can work for your content-site, FB fanpage, YouTube Channel, etc.

I'd love to hear how using strategies like this have panned out for you:

INKJAM: How To Drive Traffic To Your Blog Using Twitter: As a micro blogging website, Twitter is accessed by millions of individuals every day. You can use Twitter as an effective tool to drive ...

How To Be a Film Director - Master The Essentials

Guess what? If you have ever wondered how to be a film director,  I have exciting news for you!

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 12:00pm PST (3:00pm EST), I am hosting a free webinar entitled  The Essentials of Film Directing, with special guest, Peter D. Marshall!

Peter's experience spans several decades across both TV and film.  He has over 35 director credit and equally as many 1st AD credits.  He's worked with A-list talent and won awards for his craft (which he continues to hone, as evidenced by his outstanding HD work at the Vancouver Film School.

 

Useful Websites for Filmmakers

Below, I have provided a few links that can be utilized by emerging filmmakers wherever they may be. Most have a way to connect to their community of film making constituents. Here is some additional information about them.

Resources for Emerging Filmmakers:

Independent Feature Project:
www.ifp.org

International Documentary Association:
www.documentary.org

Digital Juice royalty-free graphics, music, animation, elements, and training for editors:
www.digitaljuice.com

Entertainment Partners production management tools:
www.entertainmentpartners.com

For public television producers:
www.itvs.org

Research on movies and filmmakers at the Internet Movie Database:

www.imdb.com

Suggestions for Emerging Movie-Makers

When I first set off to join the entertainment industry, I found that my greatest resources and opportunities resulted from my connection to filmmaker organizations. These communities are a starting point for practicing your craft, building relationships, and earning referrals once you have developed your skill set and reputation. They generally offer lots of resources such as libraries, web-based classified ads / job postings, funding opportunities /grants, publications, classes, and networking activities - including screenings. 

3D Has Officially Been Democratized

The New Panasonic AG3DA1 is officially up for pre-sale. Panasonic announced that this full 3D, dual lense wonder that records on two 32 GB SD cards can be custom made and pre-ordered with a $1k deposit. The list price is a high, but do-able $21k.

What is Lightedstar Entertainment LLC and What Do You Do?

Lightedstar Entertainment LLC is a motion picture and multimedia development firm. The mission of Lightedstar Entertainment is to produce a diverse slate of theatrical motion pictures and multimedia that enlighten, inspire, and entertain. Simple, enough, right?