Small State, Big Fest
Since its inception seven years ago, the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) has been known for putting the filmmaker…
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Courting cash
Lots of things pile up after a shoot. For Steve Gentile, producer of Loaded Gun: Life, Death, and Dickinson, the…
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Funder FAQ The Standby Program
What is Standby? It’s a nonprofit media arts service organization that has been in existence since 1983. We provide post-production…
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Beyond the Beltway
Between the pomp of the Kennedy Center and the stately elegance of the Smithsonian, a diverse group of organizations, filmmakers,…
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Distributor FAQ: Wellspring Media
What is Wellspring Media? Lidell: It’s one of the only independent film distributors that has the capacity to distribute theatrically,…
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Final Cut Pro 4
Digital non-linear video editing has crept into the life of nearly every filmmaker. From independents on shoestring budgets to high…
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“What I Want My Words to Do to You” Voices of Women in Maximum Security Prison
The documentary, What I Want My Words to Do to You, tracks a writing group led by playwright/activist Eve Ensler,…
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Building a Killer Press Kit
The press kit is the most important tool for any filmmaker seeking media coverage, but many independent film press kits…
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Getting Coverage
One of the great truths of media is that there is no such thing as bad press, but how to…