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Comin' back to Sac for the Digital Odyssey this Saturday, April 24th!

Posted by David W. Valentin on April 21, 2010 at 3:28pm

Hello CFF!.
So I'm rollin' back into town this weekend for the Digital Odyssey and I'm REALLY lookin' forward to seeing you all there again. I had a great time 3 weeks ago and I'm anxious to renew some of the friendships I've started. CFF is really t

Still Picture Production

Posted by Suzanne Tyler on April 11, 2010 at 1:27pm

Still Picture Production has a new website with the Trailer and information on the short film "Se2ond Chance". Check it out !

http://www.stillpictureproduction.com

Still Picture Production website and upcoming short film

Posted by Amir Sharafeh on April 11, 2010 at 1:26pm

Hello everyone!
Please take a moment to visit http://www.stillpictureproduction.com and get more details in the premiere page for the Sacramento premiere. We hope to see you all there.

Hey Frank, Do You Know Any Investors?

Posted by Frank Casanova on April 10, 2010 at 10:33am

How many times to do I hear that one? Happened again last week. It's really beginning to become a burr under my saddle. It's becoming a euphemism for "do you know any suckers who will give me a gift of money?". These filmmakers rarely have a business

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Posted by Bob Fraser on April 7, 2010 at 9:25am

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Thank you to CFF

Posted by David W. Valentin on April 3, 2010 at 7:08pm

Hello All,
I just wanted to thank everyone for inviting me to speak last night and being so incredibly gracious and supportive. I had a really great time talking meeting with you all. The amount of creativity and drive in the room was truly inspiring

FREE TIX TO DIGITAL ODYSSEY: VERY LIMITED. ACT NOW

Posted by Martin Anaya on March 31, 2010 at 2:00am

VERY LIMITED TIME! RSVP @ here

RSVP NOW To the Digital Odyssey Conference Saturday @ the 24th Street theater (2791 24th st).

When you get to the show use the [assword: "MARTY's VIP" for a ticket!

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Tim Burton's New Film: Exclusive

Posted by Martin Anaya on March 19, 2010 at 2:00am

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

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

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Comin' back to Sac for the Digital Odyssey this Saturday, April 24th!

Still Picture Production

http://www.stillpictureproduction.com

Still Picture Production website and upcoming short film

Hey Frank, Do You Know Any Investors?

FREE BOOK ABOUT SHOW BIZ

Thank you to CFF

FREE TIX TO DIGITAL ODYSSEY: VERY LIMITED. ACT NOW

Tim Burton's New Film: Exclusive

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!

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