April 2005

news from our sister site

Spring 2005 Best Of!
Check out BuyIndies.com's latest Best Of! lists featuring independent and educational films in a variety of categories from K-8 to Best DVDs to Best Literature.

"Mini Red Jiving Hood"

interviews

Classic with a Twist
Writer and Director Ben Hillman talks about virtual forests, songs at every turn, and actors who throw tantrums -- all part of a day's work during the making of his musical short "Little Red Jiving Hood."

History in the Making
Co-Filmmakers Henry Corra and Charlene Rule talk about their insightful documentary "Same Sex America," screening this month at The 3rd Annual Independent Film Festival of Boston.

Indie Punks
Punk music and indie filmmaking are perfect bedfellows in their quest to stretch boundaries of personal expression and creativity. Two new films, screening this month, by Boston area filmmakers explore the similar motivating spirit behind both these genres.

writer's story

Go West, Young Screenwriter!
Screenwriter Randy Steinberg journeys to the wild west of Los Angeles.

industry

How to Be a... Director of Photography
The Director of Photography ("DP") determines the composition, exposure and lighting for a film.  Massachusetts based DP Jake Messier explains what it takes to turn the story of the script and the vision of the director into the visual art of the film. 

Who's the Boss? 
Author LeTicia Lee shares her advice and her rolodex in her new book The Filmmaker's Guide to Film Financing (There's an Angel in Your Corner).

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