What are the most important elements of a film? 

These are the things that every filmmaker must pay attention to when creating a film. Vote on which elements you think are the most crucial to a movie's quality.

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Sites for Filmmakers 

Cinematography

Great site for amateur filmmakers and students. Participate in discussions, find specific answers to technical questions, debate whether film school is worth the money, etc.

Sundance Film Festival

Information on Sundance, the most famous film festival in the United States.

Entertainment Jobs

Here's a list of available positions in the film industry.

Production Hub

Same deal as the 'Entertainment Jobs' link.

ElasticLab

Great site with amazing opportunities.

"We are creating new film production models and programming concepts to meet ever-expanding needs. We are leveraging new ways to distribute and share video. We are applying our learnings to, not only commercial work, but entertainment and art projects. We are growing audiences for a new generation of filmmakers."

List of Festivals 

Past Winners of Festivals 

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You should check out... 

Here is an excellent text you should look into if you want to do well at any festival.

Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide

by Chris Gore

Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 10/12/2008)

This book has lots of tips and interviews from filmmakers and producers that can help you plan and execute a successful film festival strategy. It will also give you a list of over 1,000 film festivals that will help you find the one that's right for your film.

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Best Film Festival Books 

Use these books as your resources for getting in and winning film festivals. They'll also give you great advice on how to promote and distribute your work.

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Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide by Chris Gore

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Chris Gore reveals how to get a film accepted and what to do after acceptance, from putting together a press kit to putting on a great party.0 points

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Cannes: A Festival Virgin's Guide--Attending the Cannes Film Festival for Filmmakers and Film Industry Professionals by Benjamin Craig

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Each year in May, over 200,000 people from across the globe descend on the small Riviera resort of Cannes to take part in all of the glitz and glamour that is the Cannes Film Festival. The mere mention of the city instantly conjures up images of red carpets, paparazzi camera flashes, and celebrity parties. However, for those in the movie business the festival is an essential calendar date for another reason: it's also the largest film market and industry get-together on the planet. "Cannes....0 points

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The Film Festival Guide: For Filmmakers, Film Buffs, and Industry Professionals (Film Festival Guide) by Adam Langer

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To garner the attention and recognition that will get a film distributed, entering film festivals is a must. With more than 500 festivals worldwide, each listing features detailed information, including contact names, addresses, Web sites, entry materials, entry deadlines, and fees. Insider information for each festival is also included, such as what types of features are shown most frequently, festival reputations, noteworthy celebrity sightings, location details, and more than a dozen intervie...0 points

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The Complete Independent Movie Marketing Handbook by Mark Steven Bosko

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This book gives street-level instruction and real-world examples on how to promote, distribute, and sell your production.0 points

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Story vs. Production 

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What's more important:

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Having a great story

Having great production values

GeoDitton says:

A story is very important but many Hollywood blockbusters have stories that just flop. If production values are bad then people will have a negative view regardless of the story. Remember though production values are how good the film looks, not how much money you spend. I recently competed in a 48 hour short film challenge with a budget of under £5 and it looks better than some shorts I've seen with £600+ budgets.

Posted July 11, 2008

 

 

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