Distributor FAQ: Vanessa Domico of Outcast Films
Vanessa Domico was tired of seeing too few LGBT films, so she drew on her expertise as a film distributor…
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Thank You For the Music: A Music Licensing Guide for Filmmakers
The soundtrack of a film is an integral part of its interpretation. It not only helps to create a polished…
After the Oscar: An Interview with Cynthia Wade
As a sophomore at Smith College, Cynthia Wade found herself witness to a small scandal: a friend discovered she was…
10 Filmmakers to Watch In 2009
From first-time directors to Fulbright Scholars and Oscar nominees these filmmakers should not be missed in 2009. With a flood…
The Doc Doctor’s Anatomy of a Film: “Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela”
About this column: Many filmmakers ponder in anguish, How do other people—celebrated people—do it? Am I taking too long to…
Making the Decision to Re-Release
In 1981, filmmakers Carolyn Strachan and Alessandro Cavadini received acclaim for Two Laws/Kanymardra Yuwa, a documentary about the struggle for…
Distribution by Wal-Mart
Jeremy Dean found a dusty VHS tape tucked away in the basement of a historical society and was captivated by…
ITVS: Has This Key Funding Partner Lost its Way?
In 2007, filmmaker Joanna Rudnick learned that her application for funding from the Independent Television Service (ITVS) had been accepted….
5 Contract Tips for Filmmakers
1. Get professional help. Always have a recommended entertainment lawyer review any contract (broadcasting, funding, licensing) before signing. If you…