Girls on Film: Independent film's shining, female-centric example

June 30, 2013

Big Hollywood blockbusters treat women as an afterthought. Independent film is a totally different story. By Monika Bartyzel, TheWeek.com “Although for some people cinema means something superficial and glamorous, it is something else. I think it is the mirror of the world.” Jeanne Moreau — of Jules and Jim fame — said that during a … More Girls on Film: Independent film's shining, female-centric example

5 Legal Questions to Ask BEFORE Starting Your Crowdfunding Project

June 27, 2013

From IndieFilmLaw.Wordpress.com I recently had the opportunity to share the stage at a Chicago VentureShot Community panel presentation on crowdfunding an independent film project. My client successfully raised enough funds to produce his film through the Crowdfunding site KickStarter.com. Due to the unpredictable life with three small children I was not able to physically attend … More 5 Legal Questions to Ask BEFORE Starting Your Crowdfunding Project

How to Convince a New Class of Investors They Can Make a Buck Financing an Indie Film

June 23, 2013

Thanks to technology, it’s now cheaper and easier than ever to make a solid independent film. What remains unclear, however, and should be ever-present on the minds of filmmakers and film lovers, is how to create a system in which the creators and professionals who make those films can enjoy something like a sustainable career. … More How to Convince a New Class of Investors They Can Make a Buck Financing an Indie Film

What to expect when you're expecting to get into a film festival

March 21, 2013

By Kat Candler, Independent FIlmmaker Project In the spirit of SXSW starting this weekend, I’ve put together a list of things you can expect when taking your short film out into the world. But let’s start with … Making movies is hard. And you’re gonna get rejected. A lot. And getting rejected repeatedly can kill … More What to expect when you're expecting to get into a film festival