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First Crucial Step in the Digital Download Revolution Announced

Posted by Frank Casanova on February 19, 2010 at 10:39am

What I've been predicting has just been announced at the ConsumerElectronics Show ( CES). Intel has unveiled its new WiDi device... orWireless Display Technology. This device, along with Netgear'sPush2TV Adapter, allows an Internet download to be tra

Netflix is Betting The Future of Film Distribution is The Internet

Posted by Frank Casanova on February 19, 2010 at 9:22am

An article in the 2-19 internet issue of IT Solutions tells of a deal struck between Warner Bros. and Netflix, where Netflix will refrain from renting new Warner releases for a month, in exchange for Digital Download rights in the future... What does

News from the Berlin Film Market:

Posted by Frank Casanova on February 17, 2010 at 1:14pm

- Internet & Cable VOD as revenue streams are NOT as advanced asthey are in the U.S
- Of all the European countries, Germany still has the strongest marketwith acquisition prices not dipping much in the last few years (unlikeother European countries w

Thanks and HELP!!! on Sundance Grant Application

Posted by Costa Mantis on February 8, 2010 at 9:10pm

Hello fellow filmmakers, writers et al!It was great meeting you all Friday night and I am very excited about the upcoming premiere of THIRD WORLD AMERICA at the Sacramento Film Festival on April 17th, 2010 at the Crest Theater.On an immediate and urg

The Purpetual Padawan

Posted by Martin Anaya on February 8, 2010 at 1:00am

So as we discuss what will really help local film making everybody has a take. Some will tell you that the most important thing is getting better state film incentives or getting a meeting with the state film commissioner, a Hollywood executive, the

CFAA Meeting with The Calif. Film Commissioner

Posted by Frank Casanova on February 6, 2010 at 5:25pm

Been getting personal invitations to this meeting as if it's THE most IMPORTANT event concerning Indy filmmaking in Sacramento. What??? I cannot understand exactly what effect the California Film Commissioner (Amy Lemisch ) would have on Independent

Sundance Distribution Offers

Posted by Frank Casanova on February 5, 2010 at 10:59am

Some numbers are in for distribution offers at Sundance (as reported by Stacy Parks from Film Specific):

"In terms of ALL RIGHTS North American deals we're seeing ranges from the low to mid six figures up to the top price of $5 million (of course the

Is the Indy Filmmaker a Businessperson or an Artist...or both?

Posted by Frank Casanova on February 2, 2010 at 12:07pm

Now reading "Thinking Outside the Box Office" by Jon Reiss. Probably one of the best of the current thinking for Indy filmmakers. One huge point...Today's Indy Filmmaker must be 50% Businessperson / Marketing Exec to even have a chance. Gone are the

Local short film production, Before 12, by Sandy Stoltz is looking for a camera package, and crew people

Posted by Mike H. Wilson on February 1, 2010 at 7:13pm

Before 12 is gearing up to be shot soon and we are looking for all the pieces we still need. We are shooting a trailer for the film and already have a camera for that, but we are still looking for the actual camera package we will use for the film. I

Northern California Screenwriters Film and Actors Expo

Posted by Randall Licht on January 28, 2010 at 1:25pm

THIS PRESS RELEASE IS FOR ALL ACTORS, AGENTS,You dont want to miss out on this spectacular event happening this March!Special Guest speakersGary Marshall and very special Guest Clint Eastwood!!AGENCIES, CASTING DIRECTORS, AND ANYONE TRYING TO GET INT

Think You Got What it Takes??

Posted by Martin Anaya on January 27, 2010 at 2:30am

go to www.sacramentofilmfestival.com today and Sign up!

3 Big Contests For Sac Film Fest: Keep Reading 2010!

Posted by Martin Anaya on January 22, 2010 at 2:30pm

Hey Everybody! Excitement abounds as we make 3 huge announcements for The Sacramento Film Festival 2010.
First is the dates for the 2010 48 Hour Film Festival! So if you think you are good, here is the ultimate test: Make a compelling film in 48 H

The Importance of Being Ernesto

Posted by David W. Valentin on January 21, 2010 at 5:17pm

Marty my buddy, my pal, called me a few weeks back and asked me to write a blog post. I've been threatening the world for quite awhile about starting one of these things and well...as I am the king of procrastination it has simply never materialized.

ACTRESS NEEDED FOR FILM SHOOT!

Posted by Julie Ivanovich on January 18, 2010 at 2:11pm

We are in pre production for a short film to be shot the weekend of Jan. 30. We are looking for a dedicated actress (twenties to early thirties) to play the part of Anna, a woman who confronts the man who killed her sister. It is a twenty minute shor

And now...time for some gore.

Posted by Jace Witman on January 12, 2010 at 1:37pm

In one of my past lives I was a makeup FX artist. This comes in handy working on my own productions and occasionally working with friends on theirs.This weekend I'll be lending a bloody hand to Trash Film Orgy's shoot of Planet of the Vampire Women.

Hello, what's up, and Bill Boyle's Personalized Workshops :)

Posted by Julie Sorci on January 12, 2010 at 1:26pm

Thanks for sharing the Christmas party photos - it looks as if you guys had a blast! Your new site looks very professional and user friendly - I'm going to have to delve deeper.An answer to a previous question - I've just finished rewriting one of my

Paul Martin of the Director's Guild: This Friday Night!!

Posted by Martin Anaya on January 7, 2010 at 10:30am

PAUL MARTIN Chair Emeritus Director's Guild of America Northern California Topic: Paul has been a 1st unit AD on many films throughout a long career. In addition, he has served on the board and is the chair emeritus of the Director's Guild of America

Looking for good quality old serials for a low budget show

Posted by Ron Petersen on January 2, 2010 at 2:55am

I am looking to find good copies of old public domain serials for a television/internet show still in early pre-production. This is a pocket change budget show at the moment. I am currently working with and cleaning up footage from Archive.org and ot

A call for actors

Posted by Kirk Parker on December 29, 2009 at 11:04am

Whenever I involve myself with creative people, I come across something very interesting. Valerie Fioravanti, a talented writer of poetry and short stories has created an event called, Stories on Stage. This will be consecutive monthly readings of st

Movie Industry in Decline?

Posted by Martin Anaya on December 22, 2009 at 3:24am

by Martin Anaya Let me put your mind at ease. The short answer is "NO". In spite of the forcast demise of the Motion picture industry at the hands of illegal piracy as fortold by the MPAA, the truth is that In 2009, Hollywood made more movies and mor

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First Crucial Step in the Digital Download Revolution Announced

Netflix is Betting The Future of Film Distribution is The Internet

News from the Berlin Film Market:

Thanks and HELP!!! on Sundance Grant Application

The Purpetual Padawan

CFAA Meeting with The Calif. Film Commissioner

Sundance Distribution Offers

Is the Indy Filmmaker a Businessperson or an Artist...or both?

Local short film production, Before 12, by Sandy Stoltz is looking for a camera package, and crew people

Northern California Screenwriters Film and Actors Expo

Think You Got What it Takes??

3 Big Contests For Sac Film Fest: Keep Reading 2010!

The Importance of Being Ernesto

ACTRESS NEEDED FOR FILM SHOOT!

And now...time for some gore.

Hello, what's up, and Bill Boyle's Personalized Workshops :)

Paul Martin of the Director's Guild: This Friday Night!!

Looking for good quality old serials for a low budget show

A call for actors

Movie Industry in Decline?

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