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Good news for independent film in CA-- but there are still some big questions.
The good news: Of the 51 projects supported in this round of CA film incentives, 43 are indies! The question in producer circles is this: it worth it to stay in LA over shopping for a better deal that you could likely get in another state? The talent, department heads and crews are here vs. the bottom line.
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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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Open Casting Call
Hello Everyone, EP can vouch for me when I say this, but I have worked on countless productions and after working in the industry, on my own personal projects, and even for companies like Sundance I am now at a point where I am hosting an Open Casting Call - Auditions for all levels of Performers, Actors, Actresses,…
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Tips for Addressing our colleagues and friends affected by the LA fires...
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15bRyvPQ1B/? Producer and Author Dete Meserve shared these tips for communicating with our peers and friends who have faced loss of their homes in these devastating LA fires. Everyone will have their own version of the "best" way to approach these conversations, but as she encourages, do…
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6 Ways Film and TV Producers Can Benefit from Filming in Canada
Learn why Canada’s recent production infrastructure and tax incentive changes offer big benefits to local and international producers. Thanks to favorable tax incentive programs, diverse landscapes, and robust infrastructure supported by a skilled workforce, Canada has been a top film and television production destination…
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The Producer’s Guide to Unions in the UK Film and TV Industry
Take a whistle-stop tour of the main unions governing the UK film and TV industry so that you can be confident you’re operating in line with industry standards. Behind the scenes of the UK film and TV industry, a network of unions and industry bodies work together to protect workers' rights, negotiate fair contracts,…
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Does rising talent need to pitch with cross-platform media in mind?
This is a two part question mostly aimed at producers who are open to partnering with fresh voices and rising talent in the narrative feature space. When you receive a pitch deck, treatment, or screenplay, what are some green flags, and red flags too, that you look for in a person and in that project? And do you think it…
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How Production Incentives Help Filmmakers Choose the Best Filming Locations
Learn how production incentives–from rebates to transferrable tax credits–can boost your project's budget. For filmmakers, the budget is one of, if not the most, significant factors in getting a film made. During every phase of production careful and strategic decisions must be made to manage costs, and location can play a…
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UPM / Line Producer Available
HI All, As we slowly get back to work, if you know someone with a project that needs Budgeting, Managing or both, please reach out. mccabe.catherine@gmail.com. Won the Cannes Best Low Budget Feature Award. I can get it done!
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Think Tank Topic - How do we save independent film? (Filmmaker Magazine Article att.)
Thought a little brainstorming from Producers here might yield some interesting ideas on the light topic of "saving independent film". As producer Jamie Patricof notes in this article, “If you don’t support this ecosystem, there is no Nolan, Tarantino, Gerwig, Soderbergh.” Some great distribution and engagement ideas…