Filmmaking News from Digg.com – 40th Edition
“The Great Depression in the United States has given a very important impulse to the development of the American cinematography and made this industry super-profitable,” Putin said.
Pixar’s Animated Desk Lamp Triggers Lampmaker Lawsuit
Pixar Animation Studios hopping desk-lamp character Luxo Jr., which debuted in 1986 and became part of the filmmaker’s corporate identify, triggered a trademark lawsuit by the Norwegian lampmaker Luxo, AS. #socialpulpit
BNP: Film that exposes city’s gangs is banned in Birmingham
When an acclaimed filmmaker decided to make her next feature in Birmingham, it was because she wanted to put the city on the cinematic map. Penny Woolcock has certainly done that, although not in the way that she might have wished, instead sparking a row with the police.
Jon Reiss: Think Outside The Box Office
As some of you know, I have written a book called “Think Outside the Box Office.” It’s purpose is to help filmmakers release their films in today’s marketplace – especially in the collapse of the festival acquisition model.
Movie Talk: The One Place on Earth Not Destroyed in ‘2012′
But there’s one place that Emmerich wanted to demolish but didn’t: the Kaaba, the cube-shaped structure located in the center of Mecca. “Well, I wanted to do that, I have to admit,” the filmmaker said. “But my co-writer Harald [Kloser] said, ‘I will not have a fatwa on my head because of a movie.’ And he was right.”
Make a film in a day with a guerilla filmmaking course
A guerilla filmmaking course will plan, shoot and edito a short film in just six hours at the Exeter Phoenix.
Smoke Wallin, Wine 2.0 Chairman Interview with Carla De Luca
J. Smoke Wallin, Chairman of Wine 2.0, had the opportunity to interview filmmaker Carla De Luca Worfolk, Director, EP/Producer, and Writer of an amazing new wine film. Carla is an Emmy award-winning television and documentary producer. Her new DOCUMENTRY FILM AMERICAS WINE: THE LEGACY OF PROHIBITION is an amazing look
3 Things We Can Learn From Quentin Tarantino
If you’ve never seen Quentin Tarantino speak about his life or his films on shows like Charlie Rose or Iconoclasts, you’re missing out. Beyond being one of the best filmmakers of our time, Tarantino is also extremely interesting and insightful, and—whether he knows it or not—inspiring. Here are 3 things we can all learn from Quentin:
Nickolas Duarte arrives at Arizona Undeground Film Festival
What were you doing when you were in your mid 20s, or if you’re not yet, take a minute to contemplate where you are on your career path, and if you are even fortunate enough to be working on a career rather than working a job to pay the bills, how far along are you? Nickolas Duarte of Tucson is already making his living as a filmmaker….
Filmmakers exposing truth with doc, “An Inconvenient Tax”
The documentary features interviews with: Steve Forbes (Forbes, Inc); Mike Huckabee (Former Arkansas Governor); Charles Rossotti (Former IRS Commissioner); Neal Boortz (Radio Host); Herman Cain (Radio Host); Scott Hodge (Tax Foundation); John Linder (U.S. Congressman); Dick Armey (Former House Majority Leader); plus many others…
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Category: Digg.com Digests | Posted by: bskcom2001 on November 4, 2009
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