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DIY Days New York
If you'll be in New York on April 3rd, I can't recommend the DIY Days conference highly enough. It's free, but registration runs out quickly, so head on over to DIY Days and register now.The WorkBook...
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Networking Opportunities Abound at the 2010 Independent Filmmaker Conference
Independent Film Week kicks off in New York City this Sunday the 19th, and the main event of the week is the Independent Filmmaker Conference. It's going to be a networking clusterlove, with reps from...
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Let's Wrap Up the #Manchild Campaign with a Party in NYC Friday at 8pm (Live...
I'll be live streaming/chatting the end of my Kickstarter campaign this Friday (September 23) here on No Film School starting at 9pm Eastern (the campaign's deadline at 11:59pm). If you live in NYC or...
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Five Ways Filmmakers Can Use Pinterest
It’s more likely than not that you’ve heard of Pinterest -- the fast growing social media network that lets folks create an online scrapbook of images they can share or re-share with others. Being...
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Join 70,000+ Members on the Digital Creative Community Stage 32
There are many great ways to connect to other filmmakers today. We have sites like Production Hub, Mandy.com, and even Craigslist that are fantastic for crewing up and getting on crews. However, when...
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Hollywood Reporter Roundtable: Female Agents Discuss Their Work in a...
There are plenty of vital positions in the entertainment industry we inevitably end up appreciating less than we probably should. So much has to go on in the background for each element to crystallize...
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How to Survive the Cannes Short Film Corner Part 1: Basic Info for the...
The Cannes International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, but premiering, screening, and awarding the best feature films isn't all that Cannes has to offer....
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How to Survive the Cannes Short Film Corner Part 3: How & Where to Build Your...
One of the biggest reasons why filmmakers go to film festivals, including Cannes, is not just to showcase their films, but to network and make new industry contacts. In the final part of our 3-part...
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Creative District Expands $5,000 Grants to Web Creators with the #CDWebSeries...
Creative District launched earlier this year as Technicolor's offering to the filmmaker social media space. With an emphasis on filmmaker to filmmaker connections, building collaborators online, and a...
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Watch: 5 Ways You Can Start Today to Get Work as a Cinematographer
Are you ready to get your cinematography career off the ground, but not quite sure where to start? The roadmap to becoming a professional cinematographer is not clearly marked. In fact, the journey is...
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How To Make Sundance Work For You: A DP’s Perspective
DP Jendra Jarnagin often turns her time at Sundance into paid gigs. Here's how. The Sundance Film Festival has wrapped another year, and, if you weren’t in Park City this time around, you may be...
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5 Ways to Use Festival Networking to Get Your Next Movie Made
Going to SXSW? Here are some tips to make the most of your trip to get your next film off the ground. "A large number of connections that were helpful in getting my first feature shot were made at...
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Networking Getting You Nowhere? Try This Instead
"The industry is too big and too competitive to wait around for somebody to give you a job." If passing out your business card at industry events leaves you feeling like a schmuck and still hasn't...
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Launch Your Career: 10 Lessons on How to Network in the Film & Television...
Really, nobody likes it, but networking is the only way to get anywhere in this industry. It’s funny how in nearly every creative industry, success comes to the business-minded. For every cocktail...
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9 Lessons on How to Perfect Your Pitch
Learn from industry gatekeepers on what it takes to get into the room and sell your project. Even more than "networking,""pitch" is a word that sends chills down the spines of most filmmakers. Some...
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Surviving Sundance: Practical Tips
Heading to Sundance this week? Here's how to make the most of your time in the mountains. Last year at Sundance, we spoke with Jendra Jarnagin, a cinematographer who has been attending the festival...
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6 Networking Tips for People Who Hate Networking
Networking is one of the best ways to get a job in the film business. Here's how to make it less painful. One of the most frequent questions we get around here is some flavor of: How do I get a job in...
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How to Deal with Rejection in Hollywood
In Hollywood, you hear "No" 99% of the time. It sucks. You know the call. Your phone rings and you can't wait to answer. This is going to be the call that changes things. The call that gets you out of...
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How Screenwriters Can Network While in the Lonesome Chasm of Quarantine
We're all stuck inside, so how do we make connections and advance our careers? One of the hardest parts about being stuck inside during the COVID-19 pandemic is simply not being able to see other...
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7 Tips For Breaking Into Documentary Filmmaking
Filmmaking can be a tough industry to break into. And in my case, I thought it would be especially difficult in my 40’s. I didn’t have the option of spending months or years working as a PA to make...
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Vimeo Launches New "Experts" Program to Help Creators Level Up Their Careers
Do you want to become a certified “Vimeo Expert”? If you’ve worked in film and video for any amount of time, you might have some preconceived notions about the age-old “Vimeo vs. YouTube” debate. On...
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Need a Job? The Mandy Network Wants to Help You Find Your Place in the Industry
Finding your next job has never been this easy with the Mandy Network. Searching for a new job can be tough for anyone. Luckily, the Mandy Network is dedicated to helping filmmakers and performers...
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Bradley Cooper Talks About Being Mocked by the Hollywood Elite
No matter how much success you have, someone will always try to tear you down. I bet many of you think Bradley Cooper is living the dream. He went from a relative unknown, asking questions during an...
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The Personal and the Political of Filmmaking in Unprecedented Times
We discuss the Supreme Court's decision to repeal the Roe v. Wade decision, as well as recent tech news—and we answer a question about finding your first on-set experiences. In this episode, we talk...
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Nobody Is Interested in Your Passion Project Film
But here's how to establish credibility and create a community of people who care. This post was written by Daniel Lawrence Wilson. When I set out to make my 40-minute film, A Brush of Violence, back...
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What Are the 5 Best Ways to Network in Hollywood?
In Hollywood, networking is the key to your success. Hollywood is a highly competitive and constantly evolving industry that requires professionals to be at the top of their game. To succeed, it's not...
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How Can You Use Screenwriting Twitter to Help Your Career?
It's time to network online. If you don't live or work in Los Angeles, Hollywood can feel like it's a million miles away. Fortunately, social media can make you feel closer to the action in Hollywood....
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