Researchers Have Developed a Way to Extract Audio From Silent Videos

August 9, 2014

This is one of those times when words like amazing and mind-blowing are not hyperbole. Researchers at MIT, Microsoft, and Adobe recently joined forces to do something that seems completely impossible: they’ve been able to extract audio from visual information alone — meaning they have recovered sound from videos that have no audio whatsoever. Here’s the video showing … More Researchers Have Developed a Way to Extract Audio From Silent Videos

How a Director Made a Sci-Fi Marvel in Five Days With No Script and No Budget

August 8, 2014

From IndieWire:  “Coherence” is not just smart science fiction: it’s a triumph of crafty independent filmmaking, made with few resources and big ambition. Director James Ward Byrkit stripped his vision down to the barest of bones to achieve a mind-shifting, metaphysical freakout about a dinner party gone cosmically awry. This film explodes with ideas, and … More How a Director Made a Sci-Fi Marvel in Five Days With No Script and No Budget

PRODUCTION TIPS: It's Better to Avoid a Lawsuit Than to Win One

August 7, 2014

The first article in a 3-part series from FilmStrategy.com. The main reason why producers hire lawyers is to avoid lawsuits.  However, a good production lawyer can offer more than that. For example, she can help formulate a strategy to take the film on a successful festival run or negotiate a deal at a film market … More PRODUCTION TIPS: It's Better to Avoid a Lawsuit Than to Win One

Take College Level Film Courses for Free with MIT's OpenCourseWare

August 6, 2014

From NoFilmSchool.com:  Film school is not for everyone and it is by no means required in order to make a movie. Plenty of great filmmakers decided to skip a formal education to go straight to making films, but if you’re interested in getting one, but either can’t afford it or don’t have the time or … More Take College Level Film Courses for Free with MIT's OpenCourseWare

Write, Direct, Repeat: Film Festivals and the Short Film, Part 1

July 26, 2014

Last week I had the thrilling opportunity to premiere my second short film, Deal Travis In, at the New York International Short Film Festival. This was the second consecutive year I premiered a short at this festival and my mind was flooded with memories of how I felt at this time last year. I had … More Write, Direct, Repeat: Film Festivals and the Short Film, Part 1

Your Movie's Been Accepted to a Festival – Now What?

July 22, 2014

By Mara Lesemann: I’ve spent the past year taking my first feature (Surviving Family – http://www.survivingfamily.us) to 18 film festivals in the US and Canada; we also had 2 invitation-only screenings for family and friends. While we didn’t hit the festival home run that everyone dreams of (Sundance, Tribeca, Cannes, etc.), we did get into … More Your Movie's Been Accepted to a Festival – Now What?

Russia's Obscenity Law Will Crush Independent Film

July 18, 2014

New legislation is being so quickly adopted in Russia today that anyone tracking it is bound to be suffering from a case of whiplash. Hundreds of new legal initiatives have already been ratified this year alone. Among the more frustrating and misguided laws to be adopted is the law that bans swearing in films, books and music. Although the swearing legislation technically only bans four obscene words … More Russia's Obscenity Law Will Crush Independent Film

'We Believe What We Can See.' Watch This Tedx Talk on the Mystery of Story

July 13, 2014

By Justin Morrow, NoFilmSchool:  n the 80s, the joke was that everyone, no matter what they did during the day, had a screenplay to hawk. With Joe Eszterhas getting millions for scribbling the plot of One Night Stand on a cocktail napkin, and Shane Black writing Lethal Weapon at the age of 26, what didn’t look like hard work … More 'We Believe What We Can See.' Watch This Tedx Talk on the Mystery of Story

Filmmakers face 10 years in prison for Sarah Jones’ death

July 3, 2014

By Iain Alexander, FIlmIndustryNetwork:   The ongoing criminal investigation into ‘Midnight Rider’ has reached yet another climax, with filmmakers being formally charged for the involuntary manslaughter of Sarah Jones. According to a report in Variety, The film’s director, Randall Miller along with the producers of ‘Midnight Rider’ have also been charged and could face a maximum … More Filmmakers face 10 years in prison for Sarah Jones’ death

An IW Investigation: The Dark Underbelly of the Film Festival Circuit, Part 1

July 1, 2014

When the Sundance Film Festival hands out its grand jury prizes Jan. 26 in Park City, it will be an evening full of elated filmmakers, both new and established, filled with satisfaction and an anticipation of what’s to come for their films as they are recognized at the country’s premiere festival. On the same night, … More An IW Investigation: The Dark Underbelly of the Film Festival Circuit, Part 1

VOD Options for Independent Films and Series

June 30, 2014

From DouglasHorn.com:  Vimeo has just launched its new VOD service that offers an exciting new potential for independent filmmakers to release their works online for pay.  But how good is the deal really and where does it fit in the landscape of existing services?  Let’s take a look. Why VOD matters Not long ago, VOD … More VOD Options for Independent Films and Series

9 iPhone Apps Every Indie Filmmaker Should Know About

June 28, 2014

From Buzzfeed: Movie Magic: it’s in your hands! And these top 10 film apps will help you get there. 09. StorySkeleton Via itunes.apple.com More info here 08. Shot Lister Via itunes.apple.com More info here 07. Crew Time Card Via itunes.apple.com More infos here Click here to view the rest on Buzzfeed –> Related articles What … More 9 iPhone Apps Every Indie Filmmaker Should Know About