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RISE Master Class with Robert Rodriguez
“If you sit through your failures, you’ll be able to pinpoint the moment or decision that will be the key to your next success.” Thank you again to the legendary filmmaker Robert Rodriguez for leading such a phenomenal RISE master class! Our cohort is still buzzing over Robert’s lecture on how to stay authentic to your…
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NFMLA & Sunset Studios: FilmLA Listening Session
Last Friday, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles and Sunset Studios welcomed a group of independent filmmakers, including several NFMLA alumni, to Sunset Gower Studios for a feedback and listening session with FilmLA. The gathering created space for meaningful conversations about the current film landscape in Los Angeles area.…
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The Indie Filmmaker’s Guide to Grants
Expert tips to help indie and low-budget filmmakers find and apply for grants to complete their film financing plan. If you're an indie filmmaker, you already know that funding is one of the biggest hurdles between you and getting your film made. Unless you have a rich aunt willing to write you a big check or a secret…
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2025 film festivals and markets calendar: latest dates
For anyone looking to exhibit their work, Screen Daily has compiled a useful calendar of 2025 film festivals and markets. View the calendar here.
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50 Production Finance Terms Every Filmmaker Should Know
Your quick guide to everything from basic film financing terminology to complex legal language. “If you see the best boy, can you let them know the gaffer needs a blonde?” If you understood that request, you’re probably pretty well-versed in general on-set lingo. But would you pass a quiz on production finance terms? While…
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Production Side Visual Effects Supervisor
Hi everyone. I just wrapped on a Amazon Prime TV Series. I am now looking for my next gig. I am a Production side Visual Effects Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in the Visual Effects Industry. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much www.josephoberle.com
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Filming in Australia: Incentives, infrastructure, and the future of production Down Under
Learn about Australia’s growing film incentives, new production facilities, and what’s next for Aussie filmmaking from Melbourne to the Gold Coast. Australia's significance to the history of cinema dates back to the production widely considered the world’s first feature film, ‘The Story of the Kelly Gang.’ Produced in…
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Stepping into HETV/ Feature
Last week I had the opportunity to host a masterclass for Fully Focused Productions | Million Youth Media (MYM YouTube) on making the shift from shorts into HETV/ Feature. It is an honour to get the opportunity to work with such amazing organisations! Hopefully many more memories to be made! Check out some of their amazing…