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After decades storyboarding commercials coast to coast, Frank Kasy is segueing into storyboarding films and painting film posters ....  READ MORE >>

The Accolade Announces Latest Winners (La Jolla, CA, 04/08/09)...  READ MORE >>

Hollywood Filmmakers Present Award-Winning Fact-Based Short Film “A Pornographer” Director Mike Campbell and Executive Producer Todd Johnson will present their controversial and alarming, fact-based short film, “A Pornographer” and... READ MORE >>

The magic fades away at Sundance film fest – The Boston Globe Lukewarm Sundance festival prompts yet another reexamination of the general state of the tradition of independent film, which seems, at the moment, to be in peril ... READ MORE >>

B-Side to enter feature distribution – Variety Festival ticketing mogul B-Side Entertainment is entering the grassroots distribution circuit, aiming to distribute 10 films in 2009. Their innovative approach involves choosing films based on gauging audience reactions at festivals... READ MORE >>

Boyle reveals Slumdog Millionaire distribution struggle – The Independent Even the most successful independent film of the year had distribution problems, after Warner Independent closed its doors last year... READ MORE >>

NetFlix, Brolin announce indie film competition Though not re-opening Red Envelope, its independent distribution imprint, NetFlix has announced that it will be putting on a contest this summer, the winner of which will be gain a distribution deal through NetFlix. Josh Brolin will be honorary chair and a panel judge... READ MORE >>

Streetology 1 Network NEW YORK, NY – Streetology Production’s Inc., a company that provides a wide range of concept and production services to clients in the entertainment industry, is announcing ..... READ MORE >>

There will ALWAYS be Movies/Television! Los Angeles: 01/13/09; Los Angeles Production Assistant and/or Audio Mixer Assistant available for hire. Will travel. Currently employed by Film Garden Productions and ..... READ MORE >>

Casting Call Female Asian, or mixed-Asian with predominately Asian features, can play 29, not too tall, slender to medium build, ..... READ MORE >>

KOFIC: Korean Film Council: Indie succeeds through alternative distribution Korean Filmmaker Lee Han-nah has success with combined theatrical and online release.... READ MORE >>

Cinema Minima: AFM: Open Internet Access Top Concern Troma head Lloyd Kaufman expresses concerns over net neutrality in the ever-expanding world of online film and television distribution. Because many cable providers also provide internet access, they can technically block access to competitor’s websites.... READ MORE >>

SF360: What Crisis? Fundraising during an economic meltdown Article discusses the planning of a thorough, well-though-out plan with which to approach potential independent investors.... READ MORE >>

IndiePix announces exclusive partnership with film distributer Dogwoof READ MORE >>

Nervous time for indie films headed for Sundance – The Boston Globe Waitress director Andrew Herwitz and Adam director Leslie Urdang discuss the low potential for financial success that even the best films at the ... READ MORE >>

Hollywood Video and Movie Gallery to be Exclusive Rental Outlets for Lile Entertainment Group Titles in North America An exclusive “brick and mortal” distribution deal between studio Lile Entertainment group and video rental moguls Hollywood Video and Movie Gallery could be a move to increase ... READ MORE >>

Independent Films Now Feeling the Squeeze of the Credit Crunch The collapse of the real estate and credit markets in America have trickled down to have a more direct effect on independent film then one might expect. READ MORE >>

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Cannes Film Festival Market will be held May 13-22 What is the difference between the Festival de Cannes and the Cannes Film Festival Market (Marché de Film)? The Festival de Cannes is one of the world’s major film festivals. It brings together the artistic and commercial dimensions of cinema by promoting cinematographic and professional exchanges. The Marché du Film takes place...   READ MORE >>

European Film Market Comes to a Successful Close Officials from the European Film Market 2009 (EFM) reported that business was good despite the difficult global economic situation. Beki Probst, Market Director, said the event "was an EFM of mixed emotions, yet market activity remained stable". This year, 408 companies from 55 countries presented their latest films and projects to more than 6,300 international experts. Ninety-seven companies participated in the Market for the first time. The number of buyers equaled that of last year."    ...READ MORE >>

A Filmmakers View of the American Film Market 2008 By Yayoi Lena Winfrey Although it seems unfathomable that a film market could function without filmmakers, the American Film Market draws more buyers and sales agents than it does producers. Independent filmmakers, usually unfamiliar with the business of film distribution, are at a disadvantage at the world’s largest shopping spree for cinema so they turn to reps to help sell their film. READ MORE >>

After The Market: The American Film Market (AFM) 2008 By Yayoi Lena Winfrey The American Film Market, or AFM, was founded in 1981 as a marketplace for production and distribution deals. Produced by the Independent Film & Television Alliance or IFTA, AFM was held this year, as usual, in beautiful Santa Monica by the sea. READ MORE >>

AFM 2008: A Filmmaker’s Perspective By: Phil Messerer, Writer / Director Thicker Than Water: The Vampire Diaries Part 1 (feature film) www.bloodjunky.com If you’re a first time filmmaker like me, you probably didn’t get into this thing for the money. Hell, there are plenty of ways to make a living a lot easier than this lottery draw of a career. You probably saw some films that changed your life and decided that there was just no other course of action. You simply had to do it. You had to tell stories. I think most of us know the calling. And if you’re like me, ...        READ MORE >>

The American Film Market (AFM) November 5-12, In Santa Monica Reaching across global markets, the AFM connects an audience of determined buyers, dedicated sellers and passionate producers - enabling independent art and commerce to grow and thrive. The AFM defines an industry that continues to amaze and delight. This year is no exception. Get ready to preview a new generation of film from the world’s best talent.     READ MORE >>

AFI Fest Has Amazing Line-Up Begins October 30th in Hollywood What a field of films! Hundreds of screenings will be available at AFI Fest 10/30-11/09 centered in Hollywood at the famous ArcLight Cinerama Dome. As importantly, you’ll have an opportunity to meet and talk with hundreds of filmmakers. Who can resist being at the World Premiere of Joel Hopkin’s Last Chance Harvey, a romantic comedy that unites Academy Award winners Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson. Hopkins, Hoffman and Thompson are all...        READ MORE >>

The Latest from the Home Media Expo Filmmakers and television producers who want commercial success are well served to attend the big industry conventions. It’s helpful to know consumer tastes and what distributors are seeking. The Home Media Expo is always a good place to gain that information. The convention took place June 24-26 at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas. Accolade attended the event and schmoozed with the industry leaders in order to gain distribution opportunities for the top Accolade award winners. Perhaps nobody knows what sells better than Blockbuster’s CEO, Jim Keyes. During a hallway conversation with Keyes and from the keynote panel of industry leaders it became clear that...        READ MORE >>

After The Market Report from NATPE, North America’s Largest Television Marketplace Note: You’ll probably want to read this article in it’s entirely as there are many tips about distribution for both filmmakers and television producers. In late January, more than 8,000 top media executives from 76 countries participate in three days of buying and selling, featuring over 350 globally recognized exhibiting companies and scores of buyers and acquisition executives. As usual, many of the top winners of Accolade awards were at NATPE. Among them were Dan Debenham of LenZ-works Productions and his associates Demetrius Graham and Troy McClain. McClain, one of the most likeable stars of Donald Trump’s Apprentice, is host of LenZ-work Productions’ Accolade award-winning HomeTeam television series. They were at NATPE promoting three new television pilots, Music for Money; Drum Heads; and Behind the Ink. Another Accolade winner at NATPE was James Brown, producer and host of ClubHouseTV, a television series about golf.      READ MORE >>

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