Acing the Deal
Distribution. The Deal. That’s the goal of any independent producer after finishing production within budget and on schedule. Ideally, a…
Author: john_rodzvilla
In a Galaxy Far, Far Away…
As I start writing this, I’ve just ejected from my VCR the 349th entry for this year’s Revelation Perth International…
Q&A: BAI LING
I am somewhat embarrassed to say that I did not know exactly why I was to meet the actress Bai…
Room for INPUT
The International Public Television (INPUT) conference was hosted this year by Independent Television Service (ITVS). Held in a different country…
Making a documentary abroad
Dear Doc Doctor: I’m planning to make a documentary abroad. Am I better off bringing my own crew or hiring…
Faces of Change
The concept was to bring five human rights activists from around the world to New York City for an intensive…
What a Long, Freaky Head-Trip It’s Been
“Get on the ground, motherfuckers,” declares Wayne Coyne, directing two somewhat confused kids to lie on their chests in the…
Behind the Spin
There is a mystique to filmmaking—the silvery light that reflects off the screen, the way the story shapes a character’s…
Participant Productions
To most people, Jeff Skoll is the eBay guy. He was the first employee and first president of the online…