By: Jeremiah Birnbaum, President – SF School of Digital Filmmaking This is the first in a series of blogs exploring the practical theories of filmmaking through the lens of philosophical thought. I am a filmmaker and this exploration will be rooted in the practical aspects of making movies in today’s re-evolving digital world. If you’re interested in a reading about semiotics in post-revolutionary Russian cinema – look somewhere else. Storytelling is an essential part of our DNA. Human beings’ innate, primal search for meaning is the birth of narrative.  We impart meaning to the events we experience. Our personal identity is created through the story of our lives. It is

Read More

Just before its premiere in Un Certain Regard at Cannes this year, the trailer for James Franco’s “As I Lay Dying” has emerged. This is Franco’s adaptation of William Faulkner’s 1930 novel. Franco has written and directed the film and will star as DaRead More

Filmmakers, Film Lovers Descend on Ashford for 7th Annual Rainier Centralia ChronicleASHFORD — On Friday, Pacific Northwest cinephiles gathered here, at the Mount Rainier Lions Theater, for the 7th Annual Rainier Independent Film Festival. Since itRead More

So far the 2013 indie box office is running far behind last year–nothing comes close to 2012′s booming “Best Exotic Marigold” or “Bernie,” which were both standout performers far above this weekend’s group of small-grossing releases, typical for thiRead More

Hollywood ReporterYouTube’s Paid Channel Partners Include National Geographic, Magnolia PicturesHollywood ReporterMovies in Production · Movies in Pre-Production · TV in Production · Production Submission Forms · Film Commissions · NewslettersRead More

Even though NAB is mostly a gear show, new hardware isn’t very useful unless it’s actually being used to make something. FreshDV had a chance to talk with filmmakers on the show floor about more than just gear, specifically what kinds of story anRead More