Women in the film industry-helpful links

Although it shouldn't be a question of the sex to somehow make a movie, it still is. I'm a friend of the attitude of finding the right human beings to make a movie. Let's see what I've found to support the ladies in the film industry.

• We Do It Together
  "We Do It Together is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) film Production Company created to finance and produce films, documentaries, TV and other forms of media, uniquely dedicated to the empowerment of women. We believe that we can create a movement, with women and men, with actions behind words, that will change the utterly outdated and discriminatory paradigm that we see in media, and its marginalization of women worldwide. If we want more representation, we need to make more product, and only then will we be able to compete on an even playing ground."
  (source: http://www.wedoittogether.org/)
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDITogether
• Female Filmmakers Initiative Resource Map
  "We’ve created this database as a central information storehouse of the opportunities and programs available to U.S.-based women filmmakers."
  (source: http://www.sundance.org/initiatives/womenatsundance/resource-map)
   
• Almost every state in the USA has its own women in film initiative
• Women in Film, Los Angeles
• New York Women in Film and Television 
• Women in Film and Video Washington, DC
• and many, many states more

• Women in Film and Television UK
  "Women in Film & TV (UK) is the leading membership organisation for women working in creative media in the UK, and part of an international network of over 10,000 women worldwide. Members of our organisation come from a broad range of professions spanning the entire creative media industry."
  (source: http://www.wftv.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do)
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/wftv_uk
  


• Women in Film and Television Germany
  "WIFT Germany ist ein Geschäftsnetzwerk für Frauen in der Film- und Fernsehbranche und den digitalen Medien."
  (source: http://www.wiftg.de/index.php/ber-wift-mainmenu-85/-ber-wift-mainmenu-131.html)     
  


• The Director List, women directors at work
  "The Director List is a centralized hub for finding women directors and their work."
  (source: http://www.thedirectorlist.com/about/thesite/)
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedirectorlist


• Alliance of Women Directors
  "established in 1997, is the only organization solely dedicated to education, support and advocacy for women directors in the entertainment industry. Each member has achieved professional status by having directed at least one long or short-form narrative film, television program, documentary, commercial or new media program that has been recognized by the creative community. "
  (source: http://www.allianceofwomendirectors.org/#!page2/cjg9)
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/AWD_Directors


• Her Film Project
  "Her Film Project is a global project to support women filmmakers. Created as a blog in May of 2010 by publicist and writer, Kyna Morgan, in collaboration with filmmaker and writer, Marian Evans (of The Development Project at Wellywood Woman), the purpose was to provide a forum for women filmmakers around the world to share their experiences in the industry and discuss their films."
  (source: http://www.herfilmproject.com/about.html)
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/herfilmproject


• Women at Sundance+Female Filmmakers Initiative
  "Sundance Institute, together with Women in Film Los Angeles and a community of allied organizations, works to foster gender equality in American cinema by supporting female filmmakers to develop their stories, find audiences for their work, and grow and sustain their careers."
  (source: http://www.sundance.org/initiatives/womenatsundance)
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/sundancefest


• Seed&Spark
  "We started Seed&Spark because we want to make films but we needed a healthier environment in which to make them. We believe the art of storytelling is about expanding imagination, shining a light on the world inside and deepening empathy for the world outside."
  (source: http://www.seedandspark.com/who-we-are)
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/seedandspark


• Ms. In The Biz
  "Founded by actor/producer/writer Helenna Santos, Ms. In The Biz is the premium online destination for women in entertainment who are looking for a positive community that shares resources, imparts wisdom, and fosters success."
  (source: http://msinthebiz.com/about-ms-in-the-biz/)
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/msinthebiz
  


• Artemis Motion Pictures
  "Artemis Motion Pictures is a revolution and a production company.
  Bold and innovative, we are female action adventure projects.
  We will redefine female heroes."
  (source: http://www.artemismotionpictures.com/home/aboutamp/)
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtemisPics


• Film London: Short Films: Shakespeare's Sisters
  "Shakespeare’s Sister is a short film initiative which aims to help address the gender imbalance in film by giving female filmmakers funding and support to showcase their talent."
  (source: http://filmlondon.org.uk/shakespeares-sister)
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/film_london


• Women and Hollywood
  "Women and Hollywood educates, advocates, and agitates for gender parity across the entertainment industry. The site was founded in 2007 by Melissa Silverstein."
  (source: http://blogs.indiewire.com/womenandhollywood/)
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/melsil


• agnesfilms
  "agnesfilms.com is named in honor of Agnès Varda, the French filmmaker who has been making women-centered fiction films and documentaries for over 50 years.(...)In an effort to provide support to emerging and established women filmmakers, our site aims to do the following:
  • Foster a community of women filmmakers, scholars, instructors who teach film and filmmaking, and film lovers who support each other. We hope to be joined by men who are interested in films made by women, as well as male filmmakers, scholars, and filmmaking/film instructors. Our aim is for our community to be diverse in terms of race, class, and sexual orientation.
  • Shed light on the work of talented and committed women filmmakers working today, who, like Varda, don’t have the visibility they merit. We do this in the form of reviews of films made by women, and less often films by men featuring prominent female roles. We also have interviews with women filmmakers and through our featured member section we share narratives of the experiences women undergo as they stand behind the camera. We also discuss the history of women and feminist filmmakers through our critical analyses of past and current films.
  • Help women not trained in cinematic techniques be able to tell stories in this powerful medium."
  (source: http://agnesfilms.com/about/)
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/agnesfilms


• The Voice Of A Woman
  "THE VOICE OF A WOMAN (VOW) features the works of women artists across a variety of disciplines and celebrates the achievements of women 'changemakers' whose 'voices' are impacting culture, society and our world.
  THE VOICE OF A WOMAN produces THE VOW FILM FEST an annual event celebrating creative leadership, independence and risk-taking and plays a vital role in identifying international female talent, bringing stories rarely seen of women globally by women globally, to public audiences."
  (source: http://www.thevoiceofawoman.com/about/)
  Twitter: https://twitter.com/vowfilmfestival
  
  

Welcome

Dear visitors,

after finding a lot of info on the web about independent filmmaking and linking it via Twitter I decided to collect it and post it here. It may take some time to post every single info I found and I'm sure I will add a lot in the future.

This will be a collection of info and links about indie filmmaking, distribution, pre-production, production, do-it-yourself(diy) instructions and other things I found.

At the moment there are these categories:
- General filmmaking tips
- Distribution
- Actors/Actresses, Casting, Crew
- Screenwriting
- DIY tutorials, tools, equipment
- Marketing
- Connect through Twitter
- Film Festivals
- Replay your scene
- Film Funding
- Audioscript: Your script as audiobook

I hope this will help you to make your movie.

All the best,
Jessi

Audioscript: Your script as audiobook

I had an interesting idea yesterday. Most probably this idea already exists, however...

Imagine you wrote a script.
Now you're at that point to send your script to different people.

Ever thought about turning your script into audiobook?

Many people don't have the time to read a text actively. But maybe there's time left to hear a text -in this case your script- at home, while traveling by plane/train/subway etc...
Possibly you could subdivide your audioscript into different chapters, and put a little intro or summary at the beginning to catch the attention. And you need a good voice.

I guess your script in a written form with your script as audiobook increase the possiblity that it will be read/heard.

Happy writing and talking :).

Film Funding

TOC

1. "Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg"
2. "Britfilms.com/British Council"
3. "How to Finance Your Independent Film"
   
4. "Fund-Raising For Your Micro-Budget Film"
   
5. "Money Issues: Funding an Independent Film"
   
6. "Fund by yourself"
   
7. "Filmförderung in Deutschland(deutsch/german)"
   
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• #1 "Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg"
  (via http://www.medienboard.de)
  

  "The Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg supports films and film-related projects in the categories of script development, project development, package promotion, production, distribution and sales, and other activities. A sole authority, the managing director, makes all final decisions. The managing director works with a team of advisers. They handle individual projects and also advise the applicants. A meeting with an advisor is a mandatory part of the application process. Application forms can only be obtained directly from the advisors.
  Since 1994 more than 2,500 film projects have obtained € 293 million in grants. The economic benefit of film promotion for the region is huge - and it can be expressed in figures. Each production that is shot in Berlin and/or Brandenburg entails investments, creates jobs and sustains employment. For every euro spent on aid to moviemakers, an average of four euros is injected into the local economy.
  "

  You can find info about grant guidelines, support categories, funding deadlines, standard evaluation guides, German-Polish Co-Development Fonds, Artist-in-Residence, Capital Regions for Cinema and much more.
  read more
  (source: http://www.medienboard.de/WebObjects/Medienboard.woa/wa/CMSshow/1436394?wosid=)
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• #2 "Britfilms.com/British Council"
  (via http://www.britfilms.com)
  

  "This page contains links to various organisations who can either help with funding or point you in the direction of someone who can. "

  You can find info about Korda, The Money Map, Public Funding(Media 2007, UK Film Council, Scottish Screen, Northern Ireland Screen, Wales Screen Commission, EM-Media, Film London, First Light, Isle of Man Media Development Fund, North West Vision, Screen East, Screen South, Screen West Midlands, Screen Yorkshire, South West Screen), Broadcasters(BBC Films, FilmFour), UK Tax Credit and many more...
  read more
  (source: http://www.britfilms.com/resources/fundinginformation/)
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• #3 "How to Finance Your Independent Film"
  (via http://newenglandfilm.com)
  

  "Over the years, film financing has become one the most complex and risky investments. Yet, here are viable avenues for independent filmmakers to secure financing."

  You can read about “The Game Plan, Advantages and Disadvantages if Industry Financing, Studio Development Production Deals, Independent Distributor Financing, Talent Agency Financing, End-User Financing, Completion Funds”.
  read more
  (source: http://newenglandfilm.com/news/archives/98july/funding.htm)
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• #4 "Fund-Raising For Your Micro-Budget Film"
  (via http://microfilmmaker.com)
  

  "When we made Resident Alien and Beyond Bob (for $28,000 and $26,000, respectively), we thought we’d gone about as low as you could go, budgetwise.
  So, can you imagine our elation when we realized that we could complete Grown Men for in the neighborhood of $10,000? Well, obviously we decided to move right into that neighborhood.
  ..."

  Read more about “Investors, Credit Cards, Scrimping, Grants, Favors, Found Money”
  read more
  (source: http://microfilmmaker.com/tipstrick/Issue17/FundRai1.html)
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• #5 "Money Issues: Funding an Independent Film"
  (via http://www.independent-magazine.org)
  

  "Long before filmmakers begin production, they face the daunting task of scraping together enough money to get their film off the ground. Choosing the right method of funding relies on many factors, including the type and subject of the film, and the experience behind the cast and crew involved in the project.
  Funding can come in many forms, from national grants to family and friends. The Independent takes a look at three filmmakers and how they got the funding they needed to get their projects off the page and onto the screen.
  ..."

  read more
  (source: http://www.independent-magazine.org/08/10/money-issues-funding-independent-film)
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• #6 "Fund by yourself"
  
  There are many possibilities to fund projects by yourself, by building a community(that's why Twitter, Facebook etc. are becoming more and more important...), and get people involved in your project. Just check out the following websites:
  - http://www.kickstarter.com/
  - http://www.indiegogo.com/
  - http://invested.in/
  
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• #7 "Filmförderung in Deutschland(deustch/german)"
  
  Hier ein paar Websites, die beachtliche Zusammenstellungen bezüglich Einrichtungen zur Filmförderung in Deutschland und Europa auf ihren Seiten veröffentlicht haben:
  (teilweise sind es die gleichen Links, aber sie ergänzen sich alle)
  - comeunited Filmförderung-Bund, Bundesländer, Österreich, Schweiz, Europa, International
  - Media Deutschland Filmförderung-Bundesländer, Stiftungen, Bund...
  - crewunited Filmförderung-Bund, Länder, Österreich, Schweiz, Europa
  - Filmfonds Wien-Filmförderung in Deutschland und Europa
  
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Replay your scene

Film Festivals

I found some interesting websites about film festivals I thought you might like:

Movie Festivals and Events
(http://www.imdb.com/festivals/)
This is a list of upcoming festivals and those which already occured for the running year worldwide.
Here are the date, the place and the link to the festivals.

Film Festival World
(http://www.filmfestivalworld.com/)
I really like that one. You can search by location, there is a calendar for deadlines and opening dates, festival maps by continent, festival+film genres, a list of all festivals in alphabetical order and much more.

Film Festivals Worldwide
(http://www.digitaldiscounts.com/film.html)
Not as detailed as the list on imdb+Film Festival World, ordered by country.
Here are the month, the address and sometimes the phone numbers+mail/link for the festivals.
Just ignore the ads at the top ;).

General filmmaking tips

TOC

1. "Write>Produce>Direct>Film"
2. "FilmmakerIQ"
3. "Indie Filmmaking: 35 Tips From Experts"
4. "Film Independent"
5. "Filmmaker's Library"
6. "Non-profit organizations for filmmakers and film fans."
7. "Independent film"
8. "How are Hollywood films made?"
9. "filmmaking.net"
10. "50 Best Websites for Moviemakers 2009"
11. "Guest Blog: 5 must read books for the passionate independent filmmaker"
12. "30 Quintessential Books for Independent Filmmakers"
13. "The Ten Commandments of Filmmaking"
14. "How to Make a Movie - wikiHow"
15. "BAFTA Guru"
16. "No Film School"  
17. "Creative Skillset"
18. "Filmmaking Stuff"   
19. "FutureLearn"     
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• #1 "Write>Produce>Direct>Film"
  (via http://www.raindance.co.uk/site/)
  

  "The very first Raindance event was in April 1992 when we hosted a film seminar with the Hollywood maverick, Dov Simens.
  
  Since 1993 the Raindance Film Festival has annually uncovered the hottest new filmmakers to hit the cinematic scene. Some Raindance-premiered hits are Pulp Fiction, Memento, the Blair Witch Project, Ghost World and Love Exposure.
  
  In 1998 Raindance launched the British Independent Film Awards – a yearly industry event attended by the upper ranks of the UK moviemaking establishment. The BIFAs are now regarded as one of the penultimate awards in the world film calendar. Honours have included Ben Kingsley, Harvey Weinstein, Richard Curtis, and helped launch countless films including 2008’s Slumdog Millionaire."

  read more
  (source: http://www.raindance.co.uk/site/raindance-history-of-londons-independent-film-festival)
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• #2 "FilmmakerIQ"
  (via http://filmmakeriq.com)
  

  "FilmmakerIQ.com is a website for filmmakers created by filmmakers.

  We’re a community built around the idea that information and knowledge is your single most powerful filmmaking tool.

  Whether your interests lie in feature filmmaking, video production, television, screenwriting, or any aspect of the production process, you’ll find FilmmakerIQ.com a great place to network, share knowledge and get motivated with other seasoned and inspiring filmmakers. Our members come from all around the globe from various different fields and backgrounds.

  Whether you’re an accomplished filmmaker, a first timer, or just a fan of the process, we invite you to become a member, meet new friends, ask questions, give advice, discuss your projects and have fun leaning while growing your Filmmaker I.Q."

  read more
  (source: http://filmmakeriq.com/about/)
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• #3 "Indie Filmmaking: 35 Tips From Experts"
  (via http://www.deadline.com)
  

  1. Change the title of your indie film to begin with an “A” or a number to get higher placement on iTunes.
  
  2. “Experiment and try new ways of getting your indie film out there.”
  
  3. Clark Hallren, Managing Director of the Entertainment Industries Group for JP Morgan Securities warned, “Guys it’s tough. Phenomenal events that statistically cannot happen did happen: we’re at an interesting point in the business.”

  read more
  (source: http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/indie-filmmaking-35-tips-from-experts/)
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• #4 "Film Independent"
  (via http://www.filmindependent.org/)
  

  "Our Mission
  At Film Independent our mission is to champion the cause of independent film and support a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation, and uniqueness of vision.
  
  Who We Are Film Independent helps filmmakers make their movies, builds an audience for their projects, and works to diversify the film industry. Film Independent’s Board of Directors, filmmakers, staff, and constituents, is comprised of an inclusive community of individuals across ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race, and sexual orientation. Anyone passionate about film can become a member, whether you are a filmmaker, industry professional, or a film lover."

  read more
  (source: http://www.filmindependent.org/about/)
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• #5 "Independent Filmmaker Project"
  (via http://www.ifp.org)
  

  "Resources: distribution, cinematography, festival strategy, financing, legal, marketing, post production, production, sales, writing"

  read more
  (source: http://www.ifp.org/resources/)
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• #6 "Non-profit organizations for filmmakers and film fans."
  (via http://worldfilm.about.com)
  

  "-American Film Institute
  Founded in 1967, the AFI is dedicated to advancing and preserving the art of the moving image.
  -Association of Independent Feature Film Producers
  A non-profit organization.
  -Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers
  Advocacy, salons, classifieds, and a print magazine from the national service organization for independent media.
  -Center for Independent Documentary
  A private non-profit organization that collaborates with independent producers in the production of documentaries. Find out about membership, news and events, and how to submit your own proposal.
  -Directors Guild of America
  The ultimate organization for directors. The Directors Guild of America represents more than 10,000 members working in U.S. cities and abroad. Their creative work is represented in theatrical, industrial, educational and documentary films.
  ..."

  read more
  (source: http://worldfilm.about.com/od/organizations/Organizations.htm)
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• #7 "Independent film"
  (via http://www.wikipedia.org)
  

  "An independent film, or indie film, is a film that is produced outside of any major film studio."

  read more
  (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_filmmaking)
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• #8 "How are Hollywood films made?"
  (via http://www.learner.org)
  

  "Looking through the lens of a camera as actors bring to life a writer's story, the filmmaker is also peering into a world of imagination. The director, producer, actors, screenwriter, and film editor are all essential players in the journey from concept to finished film. In this remarkable process, thousands of small details—and often hundreds of people—come together to create a Hollywood film."

  read more
  (source: http://www.learner.org/interactives/cinema/)
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• #9 "filmmaking.net"
  (via http://www.filmmaking.net/)
  

  "Founded in 1994, filmmaking.net is one of the oldest filmmaking resources on the Internet. The site provides reference and a community for new and independent filmmakers around the world."

  read more
  (source: http://www.filmmaking.net/)
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• #10 "50 Best Websites for Moviemakers 2009"
  (via http://www.moviemaker.com)
  

  "The Internet offers moviemakers a unique opportunity for sharing their work with the world. But distribution is not the only way the Web can assist aspiring and seasoned auteurs alike."

  read more
  (source: http://www.moviemaker.com/archives/festivals/50-best-websites-for-moviemakers-2009/)
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• #11 "Guest Blog: 5 must read books for the passionate independent filmmaker"
  (via http://allaboutindiefilmmaking.blogspot.com)
  

  "As you make your professional journey through the film industry, you will encounter both challenges and uncertainty that might leave you feeling hopeless and discouraged."

  read more
  (source: http://allaboutindiefilmmaking.blogspot.com/2009/08/guest-blog-5-must-read-books-for.html)
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• #12 "30 Quintessential Books for Independent Filmmakers"
  (via http://www.independent-magazine.org)
  

  "Ever wonder what, exactly, independent filmmakers – both aspiring and established – should be reading? Look no further than The Independent's 30 Quintessential Books for Independent Filmmakers. Here, we list the top must-owns, including Independent Feature Film Production, The Filmmaker's Handbook, Sidney Lumet's Making Movies, and From Reel to Deal. The list is broken down into the following categories:
  
  * Direct from the Masters
  * From the Go-Getters Who Made It
  * The Nuts and Bolts: From Directing Actors to Navigating the Legal Terrain
  * The Eye Has It: Cinematography, Lighting & Editing
  * Film School in a Book: Overviews of Filmmaking
  * Now What? After Your Film Is Made, From Marketing to Distribution
  ..."

  read more
  (source: http://www.independent-magazine.org/magazine/2009/10/bestbooks)
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• #13 "The Ten Commandments of Filmmaking"
  (via http://www.actioncutprint.com)
  

  "I have learned many things during my career in the film industry, but one of the most valuable lessons I have learned was to remain human at all costs. And by this I mean to treat others as you would like to be treated yourself.
  (...)
  C1) It's only a movie - no one gets hurt.
  (...)
  C2) Ask lots of questions - never assume anything.
  (...)
  C3) There are no rules in filmmaking - only sins!
  (...)
  C4) Listen to the people who know more than you do.
  (...)
  C5) You have to EARN respect - not demand it.
  (...)
  C6) Don't abuse your power - use "Power Through" not "Power Over."
  (...)
  C7) Don't be afraid to change your mind.
  (...)
  C8) A healthy Ego is necessary - self importance is unnecessary.
  (...)
  C9) Have a sense of humour - learn to laugh at yourself.
  (...)
  C10) Take 10 at lunch – and change your socks and shoes.
  ..."

  read more
  (source: http://www.actioncutprint.com/10filmcommandments-fdt.html)
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• #14 "How to Make a Movie - wikiHow"
  (via http://www.wikihow.com)
  

  "Do you like making movies but can't seem get the job quite right? Do you get frustrated at working hard and using precious time, only to find that your movies are totally bogus? Here are a few helpful tips on how to make a spectacular film by working on your editing, camera movements, story line, characters, scenes, and more. "

  read more
  (source: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Movie)
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• #15 "BAFTA Guru"
  
  • (via http://guru.bafta.org/)
    

    "Inspiring Minds in Film, TV and Games
    
    

    Welcome to BAFTA Guru, BAFTA’s hub of inspirational content and top tips from experts in film, TV and games.
    Whether you’ve taken your first steps into the industry or are just starting out, you’ll find plenty on BAFTA Guru to motivate and help you along the way."

    read more
    (source: http://guru.bafta.org/)
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• #16 "No Film School"
  (via http://nofilmschool.com)
  

  "No Film School is the leading worldwide community of filmmakers, video producers, and independent creatives. No Film School is where filmmakers learn from each other — “no film school” required.
  Whether we went to film school or not, we’re all here for the same reason: to forge sustainable, creative careers in a rapidly changing world.."

  read more
  (source: http://nofilmschool.com/about)
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• #17 "Creative Skillset"
  (via http://creativeskillset.org/)
  

  "Creative Skillset empowers the Creative Industries to develop skills and talent;"

  read more
  (source: http://creativeskillset.org/about_us)
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• #18 "Filmmaking Stuff"
  (via http://www.filmmakingstuff.com/)
  

  "Filmmaking Stuff is a professional resource for independent filmmakers and provides tips on screenwriting, producing, crowdfunding, directing, movie marketing and film distribution."

  read more
  (source: http://www.filmmakingstuff.com/about-jason-brubaker/)
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• #19 "FutureLearn"
  (via https://www.futurelearn.com/)
  

  "Join 2,278,990 people learning together at FutureLearn. Try high quality online education – enjoy free online courses from top universities and specialist organisations. "
  "Explore film, music, journalism, photography or theatre. Join free online art courses from renowned universities and cultural institutions."

  read more
  (source: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/categories/creative-arts-and-media)
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Marketing

TOC

1. "How to Win the Hearts and Minds of the Press"
2. "Building a Killer Press Kit"
3. "Getting Your Film Noticed at Festivals"
   
4. "Top 7 fool-proof indie film marketing tactics"
   
5. "Low-Budget Film: Marketing"
   
6. "How To Write A Press Release"
7. "The Zen of Business Plans"
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• #1 "How to Win the Hearts and Minds of the Press"
  (via http://independent-magazine.org)
  

  "One of the great truths of media is that there is no such thing as bad press, but how to get even bad press can be a mysterious process for filmmakers without giant, studio publicity machines behind them. There are filmmakers who seem to produce very little work, but are constantly finding their way into articles, while other good works are passed over. These seemingly arbitrary decisions can be based on anything from a writer championing a film they love to a press release arriving on a slow news day."
  

  read more
  (source: http://independent-magazine.org/node/477)
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• #2 "Building a Killer Press Kit"
  (via http://www.independent-magazine.org)
  

  "The press kit is the most important tool for any filmmaker seeking media coverage, but many independent film press kits are either overstuffed with irrelevant information or seriously lacking vital data.
  
  The killer press kit does not have to be elaborate, nor does it require fancy packaging and gimmicks. All it needs is basic, clear content providing the right amount of facts and background. Let’s go page-by-page and see what it takes to make the perfect press kit."
  

  read more
  (source: http://independent-magazine.org/node/475)
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• #3 "Getting Your Film Noticed at Festivals"
  (via http://independent-magazine.org)
  

  "Whether it’s Sundance or Seattle, Outfest or Newfest, film festivals are a powerful marketing platform for independent films. But many filmmakers, especially first-time filmmakers, do not fully take advantage of these opportunities created by festivals. Too often filmmakers make the mistake of thinking that the real work in making a film is, well, making the film. But as difficult as shooting an independent film is, it is about love and passion, or should be. The real work begins after the film is completed and it is time to get the project sold, covered, and most importantly, seen. You can make this job a lot easier if you start working on it long before you get into your festival."
  

  read more
  (source: http://independent-magazine.org/node/473)
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• #4 "Top 7 fool-proof indie film marketing tactics"
  (via http://hubpages.com)
  

  "Marketing your independent film is the toughest, most time-consuming and most expensive part of the filmmaking process.
  
  You think making the movie was tough? You ain't seen nothing yet.
  
  Now that the film is complete, you're probably ready for the easy part: the red carpet, the legions of adoring fans and the obscenely huge buckets of dollars (and, even better, euros).
  
  Guess again. Building an audience will be far tougher than making your film."
  

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  (source: http://hubpages.com/hub/top_film_marketing_tactics)
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• #5 "Low-Budget Film: Marketing"
  (via http://www.raindance.co.uk)
  

  "No money, no problems. You’ve completed your first low-to-no budget film, great! But unless you just want to show it to your friends or post in on YouTube, you’ll need some marketing strategies. Because even though you know, Field Mouse, the cartoon drama of a mouse searching for meaning in life, is the next Pixar smash hit, how will they find out? Forget Pixar, how will your neighbour find out? These questions can be answered by things you probably do on a daily basis as a filmmaker anyway.
  Strategy one: Social Networking
  (...)
  Strategy two: Use your friends
  (...)
  Strategy three: Film Festivals
  (...)"
  

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  (source: http://www.raindance.co.uk/site/index.php?aid=4301)
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• #6 "How To Write A Press Release"
  (via http://www.raindance.co.uk)
  

  "One of the most challenging aspects of being an independent filmmaker is promoting your film. Standing out amongst your peers is an enormous challenge, even for seasoned indie filmmakers. You could have an award winning film, but without a viewing audience your movie is worthless. Therefore, advertising and marketing are extremely important elements in promoting your independent film. However, public relations is also a very important step that shouldn’t be overlooked. Knowing how to build up excitement and awareness around your indie film will greatly increase your chances of success."
  

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  (source: http://www.raindance.co.uk/site/index.php?aid=729)
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• #7 "The Zen of Business Plans"
  (via http://blog.guykawasaki.com)
  

  "In my day job, I not only hear a lot of PowerPoint pitches, but I also read a lot of business plans. The PowerPoint pitches explain my Ménière's disease, but the business plans explain my recent need for reading glasses. One of my goals for blogging is to reduce the external factors that are causing the degradation of my body, so this entry's topic is the zen of business plans.
  1. Write for all the right reasons.
  (...)
  2. Make it a solo effort.
  (...)
  ..."
  

  read more
  (source: http://blog.guykawasaki.com/2006/01/the_zen_of_busi.html)
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Connect through Twitter

I started my Twitter profile CORKY242 just for fun, to try it out. After a while I realized that there are a lot of independent filmmakers and I started to search for information that could be interesting for them. I ended up writing a blog which I don't update very often, sorry for that.

If you are new on Twitter you might see "#FF" in some tweets, mostly on Fridays. This means Follow Friday and is a recommendation who to follow.

"FOLLOW FRIDAY #FF"

I would like to mention some of those I'm following on Twitter and who normally appear in my #FF :

• David
  @davidpbaker
  He shares his experiences he's made while making and distributing his movies.
  

• Chris
  @cybeam1
  Producer, Warrior Entertainment®

• Mikey
  @Mikey_Clarkie
  Mikey is one of the funny guys from Stirton Productions; they produced "One Day Removals".
  

• John
  @johnrackham
  Writer, actor, producer, director. I'm always surprised by the dry and subliminal humour.
  

• Jeanne
  @jeannevb
  http://jeannevb.com/
  "Editor @scriptmag, writer of things, co-founder #scriptchat"

• Ulla
  @UllaAino
  “Producer. Stuck between imaginary and reality.“
  

• Danielle
  @DanielleCasting
  "CEO of Danielle Eskinazi casting I put people in commercials and tv animal advocate im a mom!"

• Kris
  @EitherOrFilms
  “Dir Soc Media, Either/Or Films, producers of THE SENSATION OF SIGHT & ONLY DAUGHTER; script consulting“
  

• Krystal
  @Kitschmonkey
  “Indie filmmakers. We do film, musicvideo, digital media. We do CINEMATOPIA, groovy film events. We love noodles“
  

• Moviac
  @moviac
  “MOVIAC.DE - Deine Wunschfilme im Kino // community to vote for your favourite movies to be screened in your cinema“
  

• Wolfgang
  @gumpelmaier
  “Crowdfunding, Social Media, Social Film Marketing“
  

• Dave
  @snake66
  “want to star as yourself in a film ?. & raise some money for charity. DEATH AFTER DARK website coming soon“
  

• Frank
  @frankdasilva
  “IMAGINE · CREATE · ENGAGE | Creative Director · Transmedia Producer“
  

• Raindance
  @Raindance
  “Independent film festival since 1993, cutting edge film training and founder of the British Independent Film Awards “
  

• Nic
  @FilmSnobbery
  “Writer. Host. Somehow still a part of the internet against my better judgment.“
  

• Craig
  @MentalEclectic
  “An indie film collective brought together to support each other in the entertainment industry.“
  

• Tyler
  @tylerweaver
  “Writer possessed of illegible handwriting. Author: COMICS FOR FILM, GAMES & ANIMATION and COMING TO QUIET COUNTRY.“
  

• Kinozeit
  @kinozeit
  “Writer possessed of illegible handwriting. Author: COMICS FOR FILM, GAMES & ANIMATION and COMING TO QUIET COUNTRY.“
  

• Patti
  @Patti0713
  “Sci-Fi Screenwriter Producer Director“
  

• Patty
  @pattyfantasia
  “CEO Fantasia Media Strategies.“
  

• Oklahoma Ward
  @OklahomaWard
  “Proud Native American FILMMAKER of HORROR film #CRAWLorDIE“
• Nicole M Alonso
  @nicolemalonso
  "Actor | Star of #CRAWLorDIE"
  

• King and Keck
  @kingisafink
  “Writers. Filmmakers. Mischief Architects.“
  

• openfilm
  @openfilm
  “Miami based exclusively indie film sharing site. 8,300+ indie films.“
  

• Pinewood Studios
  @PinewoodStudios
  “Official Twitter Account of The Pinewood Studios Group“
  

• One On One Film
  @OneOnOneFilm
  “For over seven years One on One has been training emerging directors, writers, producers, and cinematographers as they prepare to direct or produce.“
  

• Leilani
  @momentsoffilm
  “I'm Leilani, a UK actor who screenwrites & makes films. I like tea and physics.“
  

• Dan Perez
  @danperezfilms
  “Award-winning documentary filmmaker, corporate video producer, father & husband to rock stars, owner of a mischievous pug and overall nice guy.“
  

• Bernardo Villela
  @BernardoVillela
  “Co-Founder of @Miller_Villela. Writer/Director of the award-winning short film Suffer the Little Children, editor & blogger“
  

• No Restrictions Ent.
  @NoRestrictions
  “A feature film production company.“
  

• Fans Of Film
  @FansOfFilm
  “Helping filmmakers promote #indiefilm on Twitter since 2008. “
  

• Jennifer
  @indigochameleon
  "The Art of Slamming in Sideways: Doc Filmmaker Artist Media-Mad Geek Dog-owner Irish Cross-cultured Closet-Academic and your 1st AD"
  

I'm very sorry, but I can't describe every single one I'm following, but it's worth to follow also the next ones, otherwise I wouldn't mention them.

NAME	TOWN	DESCRIPTION
@JohanNeethling	London	Producer, Filmmaker, Writer, Consultant, Director, Songwriter, Entrepreneur, Mogul (wannabe)
@indiechanneltv	London, England	New online channel for independent movies, shorts, docs and webisodes
@Matthew_Dowling	Studio City, California	I like funny things. I'm an actor/writer/comedian. I live in Studio City with my family. Let's talk about films and movies, or even better yet... MAKE ONE!!!
@MJ_Slide	My mind...	I'm a screenwriter and indie film-maker. watch sci-fi, hang with fans, have a rich fantasy life, and die laughing in Jane Austen movies.
@SapphireProduct	Brooklyn, NY	Sapphire Productions creates high quality productions about women & young girls in film and theater. We also provide videography & video editing services.
@IndywoodFILMS	South London	Writer/Director/Producer of INVASION OF THE NOT QUITE DEAD - coming 2010 - (Help us to make film funding history)
@Londonmarkfilms	London	Film Director at Londonmark Films - Film maker London UK
@glasgowfilmfest	Glasgow, Scotland	Glasgow Film Festival - 18-28 February 2010 - stay tuned for updates!
@dannylaceyfilm	West Yorkshire	Entrepreneur and film maker. I twitter about film, business and life. I want to make movies and believe I have the ideas to do just that, join me on my journey!
@LOVEFiLM	UK	Find the films you want to watch. Film news, interviews and reviews plus DVD, Blu-ray and games rental
@MikeDowswell	Scotland	Michael J. Dowswell is a science fiction and documentary filmmaker (nicknamed Kubrick Jr) . Currently making Saturn 7 and While They Slept.
@kalifilms	London,England	Filmmaker/writer
@EitherOrFilms	East Coast USA	Writer, Director of Marketing/Media, Either/Or Films, which produced THE SENSATION OF SIGHT with David Strathairn; in production now with SOMEPLACE LIKE AMERICA
@grking	New York	I'm an NY Filmmaker who loves making and watching movies.
@GoGoSlava	New York, San Francisco	IndieGoGo, DIWO - Do-It-With-Others, Help film & media industry with fundraising, promotion and distribution. Love food, film, travel. Music Against Myeloma
@kelymcclung	Atlanta, GA, USA	Indie Filmmaker trying to push the limits of my movies!
@AuteurMark	Chicago and Mumbai	Award Winning Chicago based Independent Film Maker.
@DoubleEdgeFilms	Denver, CO	Indie Film Production Co. who brought you Spin and now fighting to bring you INK.
@ucinema	Los Angeles	A motion picture company that produces mixed genre and foreign language shorts and features.
@DirectCast	LA, SF and NY	Use Casting Networks' DirectCast to cast actors and models in LA, SF and NY for free. Tweet for a quick demo!
@actingforweb	New York	Developing showcase vehicle for actors offering resources, tips, tutorials, insights. Your expertise wanted!
@ncgypsy	North Carolina, USA	writer, photographer, indie filmmaker, traveler, animal activist, human rights advocate, kindred spiri
@FilmNetDotCom	FL, Miami	FilmNet.com is a developing community for film enthusiasts, those in front of/behind the camera and those watching at home!
@FlashYourShorts	San Diego, CA	Filmmaker/Promoter who is interested in helping filmmakers expose their work. Email me at flashyourshorts@gmail.com
@digipendence	Toronto, Canada (Cabbagetown)	digipendence covers 3D moviemaking, machinima, animation, cinematic design, sequential art, web comix, virtual worlds, and indie film/photo production.
@CapturedMelody	Los Angeles, CA	Help A Fairy Get Her Wings! I'm working on a short film to get my MFA in film production.
@filmindependent	Los Angeles	Film Independent is a non-profit membership organization that champions independent film and supports a community of artists who embody div
@indiewire	Olive Branch, MS	News and info for the independent film community, from indieWIRE.com: http://indiewire.com. This Twitter is a service of millerfilm: http://millerfilm.com
@FilmmakerMag	New York	Editor, Filmmaker Magazine
@PretentiousFilm	Annapolis, Maryland	A society of part time bohemian film lovers dedicated to the exhibition of indie cinematic excellence and the consumption of munchies & drink while doing such.
@Grapesonavine	Atlanta, GA	Indie Film | New Movie on DVD | Film Festival lover | Love Black Hollywood | Independent Movie | New Movie | Film maker | Actor | Actress | Movie Director
@GoKustom	Seattle, WA. USA	IndieFilm Company & Rekord Label + D.A. Sebasstian Film, Music, Social & Automotive Rants.
@yosidof	Brooklyn, NY	Wife. Mother. Photographer. Filmmaker. Oh ya, and I love to eat.
@chaosfilms	Los Angeles, CA	filmmaker, artist, tech geek, social media enthusiast, general malcontent
@WilsonDutcher	Fresno, CA 93710	A screenwriter living in Fresno, CA. Smoking in moderation, one cigar at a time.
@FlywayFilmFest	Pepin, Wisconsin USA	The 2nd Annual Flyway Film Festival
@loopmovie	Maryland	A mindbending movie that reflects America in the early 2Ks. From Pericles Lewnes, the director of Fighter and Redneck Zombies. Indie Film Curator @current.com
@d0kk	Brooklyn, NY	film editor, artist, digital animator, writer, producer, director, short film advocate, twit.
@filmannex	New York	Online film distribution platform & Web TV Network. Helps filmmakers raise funds for their projects through its ad network.
@indiefilmshow	Carrboro, NC, US	Film Enthusiast and a lifelong Syncretist
@TedHope	New York City	I am a filmmaker.
@Jon_Reiss	Los Angeles	I am a filmmaker and writing a book about DIY/WEB & Hybrid Distribution
@NewburyFilm	USA	Our goal is to spread the word about independent media + film projects!
@runningwaterspr	Los Angeles	Running Waters Productions, a creative company by Ruptured Media, LLC. Independent Films.
@jokeandbiagio	Hollywood, California	Joke & Biagio produce TV & Film. Recent projects: Beauty & The Geek, Dying to do Letterman, VH1's Scream Queens. They blog about producing in Hollywood.
@DECasting	New York	Daryl Eisenberg Casting
@lovelyfilm		One Girl. One Night. One Million Possibilities. -- WHAT'S UP LOVELY is a new feature film from Gary King
@zaffi		Writer, Editor, Director, Photographer, Gamer, Blogger, Surrealist...all around neo-digital internet filmmaker
@FilmmakerIQ	Everywhere	A place for filmmakers to network and learn.
@DarkSideofFilm		Exploring the genre; accentuating the positive; some critical analysis. @ BeyondtheDarkHorizon, ShallowGraves, Fangoria.
@indieMM	worldwide	supporting the indiemovie movement by connecting the friends of #indieMM
@filmfestlounge	Everywhere	Where filmmakers come clean.! Hit me up by DM with any film festival news, call for entries, etc. Thanks (ffl)
@Filmaka	Worldwide	An online global network designed for filmmakers
@cinematical		One of the movie blogs you refresh a lot. Hopefully.
@GetFilmJobs		Film jobs, careers and community site.
@Independentmag		Obsessed with independent film since 1978
@indyfilm		news from the indy film world 160 characters at a time.
@theeditingbin		Film reviews for the rest of us. Film review, podcast, critics, movie, cinema, theater
@imurders		Award Winning Suspense/Horror/Thriller Feature available in stores Oct 13th!
And if this list isn't enough for you, here are some more film related people on Twitter: "Connect list #2"
@andycoughlan	Hythe, Kent, UK	Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Musician, Web Programmer, Geek
@colinrosssmith	Glasgow, Scotland	I am a Glasgow based film-maker hell bent on making it somewhere in the movie industry. Working on a TV Pilot just now!
@cineworld	UK	follow the Cineworld PR and Marketing team for all the latest film news, reviews and great ticket offers
@UnderTheMud	Liverpool, UK	Independent film made and set in Liverpool. 'The best British film you’ll never see' says The Guardian - so we need your help to make sure people *do* see it!
@kieranmasterton	Bath, UK	Co-Founder of OpenIndie
@PhilipBloom	London, UK	Cinematographer, Filmmaker and Blogger
@daniellennox		Father, husband & Pinewood Studios technology man with fingers in web, marketing and enterprise application pies. Also tweets as @pinewoodstudios
@jameshilder	London	Freelance film, commercial and promo Runner. Aspiring Film-maker & script writer. At 29 I still own a BMX....
@pullmanfilm	oxford, uk	Film based on the novel by Philip Pullman. In UK cinemas 25th Sept 09. Cambridge Film Fest screening: 18th (w/Q+A), 21st Sept. Competitions, news and more!
@FL_Microwave	London	Film London's Micro-budget Feature Film-making scheme
@YoungFilm	London W1T 6EJ	Young Film Academy (YFA) is the UK’s leading filmmaking provider for young people aged 8-18.
@southwestscreen	Bristol	We are the development agency for the creative media industries in the South West of England.
@ageofstupid	London	Why didn't we save ourselves when we still had the chance?
@NeecyRob	Aberdeen, Scotland	Relatively funny... So ive been told...with a tendency to obsess ;) anything else you want to know?
@OTTfilms	UK	OTTfilms A UK (London based) collaborative group of filmmakers coming together to help each other make films under the OTTfilms banner.
@AbertoirFest	Aberystwyth, Wales, UK	Wales' National Horror Festival, now in its 4th year!
@picturehouses	UK	Slightly obsessed with cinema. Best independent cinemas in the land.
@filmutopia	Europe	is an English movie producer and screenwriter who lives in Italy.
@akibafilm	England	Independent Film Magazine for filmmakers worldwide. New tips, tricks and advice weekly
@excathedra	Manchester	UK Indepedent Film for release 2009. Follow us for new updates, competitions and free content.
@ScottishCinemas	Scotland	News about Scottish cinemas and theatre buildings - visit www.scottishcinemas.org for more news and current & archive pictures
@livingspiritpix	London	Film Maker and author of The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook series
@ShootingPeople	London, NYC, LA, SF & beyond	The international networking organization for the independent film industry
@powertothepixel	London	dedicated to supporting film and the wider media in its transition to a digital age with a passion for connecting creative talent to audiences
@BFI	UK	British Film Institute
@totalfilm	London	Movie & Film news, rumours, reviews, commentary and everything else a movie fan would want to chat about.
@ScreenSeen	Paisley, Scotland	Bringing Cinema back to Paisley. Independant cinema is the way forward folks - get involved tell us what you want to see screened at your Community Cinema!
@allthefestivals	Edinburgh	Find out what's hot and what's not before your buy your festival tickets
@screenlit	Nottingham	Festival of Film, TV and Writing from 29 June to 5 July 2009 at Broadway Cinema
@EyeForFilm	Edinburgh, London and beyond	Film website. From blockbusters to brand new short films and festivals to world cinema. We've got it covered.
@heyuguysblog	London, England	The Film / Movie Blog - For all the News and Reviews
@HardlyBearFilms	London, Cannes, US, etc
@edfilmfest	Edinburgh
@JohnCleese	London	Yes, I am still indeed alive, contrary to rumour, and I am making video podcasts
@ManyRiversFilms	London	Emmy-nominated independent film production company, making films that matter
@citizen_ned	Dublin, Ireland	Cameraman / Editor from Dublin Ireland
@IrishFilmBoard	Ireland	Letting you know about what the Irish Film Industry is up to.
@AAMUFILMCOMPANY	Finland	Production company. Our mission is to change the way of seeing the everyday.
@tildaswintonnet	Finland	Unofficial fansite for Tilda, maintained by a fan. I am NOT Tilda Swinton.
@wnfc	Western Norway Film | Bergen	Sigmund Elias Holm at Western Norway Film Commission.
@join_media	Berlin / Brandenburg	Das MEDIENPRAKTIKUM aus Berlin und Brandenburg. Teilnehmer: UFA, Pixelpark, Fox Mobile, WeDo, Axel Springer, MBB, MySpace, GameDuell, Universal Music, u.a.
@killerspots	Berlin	Film - Production - Freak
@martinteschner	Berlin	Born in Berlin, 25y, photographer, Designer, cinematographer & Filmmaker
@albiedo	Berlin	Kino, Film und Internet mit Leidenschaft
@FilmfestivalsB	Berlin	Zentrale Plattform aller Berliner Filmfestivals im Internet.
@cineast	Berlin	Filmnerd who is interested in moviemarketing 2.0 and trend research
@DasKurzeGlueck	Berlin	´short and happy´ interfilm-Kurzfilm-Festival-Berlin http://www.interfilm.de http://www.daskurzeglueck.de
@moviepilot	Berlin	Die aktuellsten Film-News, frischesten Kritiken, neuesten Trailer, Verlosungen, Quizze uvm. - Es twittert hier meistens der Janos :)
@MisfitsFilms	Germany	Nürnberg. Filmmakers. With our top director, writer and actor Marc Reissnecker
@UnterStromFilm	Berlin	Wir werden alle sterben! - Nur über meine Leiche, Baby!
@DasFilmcafe	10437 Berlin	Café, Film und Möbel = DasFilmcafé
@filmlandschaft	Stuttgart, Germany	It's about films! - Es geht um Filme!
@bojebuck	Berlin	Germany based Production Company founded by Claus Boje and Detlev Buck
@britspotting	Berlin	british and irish film festival
@kinolandschaft	Stuttgart, Germany	Passionierter Kinogänger!
@XVerleih	Berlin, Germany	Kino, Kino, Kino
@berlinfilmforum	Berlin	Netzwerk für Berliner Filmschaffende
@medienboard	Potsdam-Babelsberg	Berlin-Brandenburg's one stop agency for film funding and media business development
@delphifilm	Berlin	Filmverleih aus Berlin. Hier twittert Marcus Herrmann, Onlinemarketing aus dem Delphi-Büro am Kudamm
@fsgermany		the largest short film festival in the world is presenting monthly screenings in 12 German cities
@Filmpark	Potsdam, Babelsberg	Mehr als 20 Programmpunkte erwarten Sie inmitten Europas ältester Filmstadt! More than 20 attractions and 3 live Shows
@trifeca	Berlin, Germany	open most days/// permanently in cahoots with lodownmagazine.com, unagibooks.net, place.tv and mono-kultur.com
@mmproBerlin	Berlin, Germany	mmpro. ist der führende Produzent von Bewegtbild im WebTV und Imagefilmen.
@unerhoert_film	Hamburg, Germany	Film festival dedicated to music films - MUSIC & FILMS FOR BOTH SIDES OF THE BRAIN, 3 - 6 December 2009 + Berlin, Lüneburg, Groningen
@TheRealBasterds	Nazi-occupied France	The Official Inglourious Basterds Page; the new film by Quentin Tarantino, starring Brad Pitt. In theaters August 21, 2009.
@IndustryTrust
@FrontAve	Portland, OR	Writer, Director, Producer of The Waiting List and the upcoming Did You Kiss Anyone?
@globalgbhl	California	Global Entertainment Holdings, Inc., a publicly-traded Company - production of low-budget, high quality, genre pictures with recognizable name talent.
@rexsikes	milwaukee/L.A	Rex Sikes' Movie Beat conversations w filmmakers - radio & blog, website, producer/director/actor/ filmmaker & interview host
@FirestartrFilms		Every other month film festival in Milwaukee for local filmmakers to screen their latest films, get feedback and network.
@LostZombies	San Francisco CA	We are a zombie themed social network, creating the first ever crowd sourced zombie book and film. We won the People's Choice Award at SXSW
@FPA_newsFlashes	Chicago, IL	News and musings from Kristin H of Flashpoint Academy, an innovative 2-year college for film & broadcast, VFX & animation, recording arts, and game development.
@audreywalker	Portland, Oregon	Actress
@jentrification	Austin, TX	I love. I write. I play. I think. I might. I make - indie films. Oh, and I search for the paranormal too. :)
@milesmaker	Manhattan, NY	Miles Maker's tireless work in motion picture art and commerce follows current trends, emerging technologies and the power brokers that influence them.
@Scriptshadow	Los Angeles	The latest spec scripts out of Hollywood reviewed 5 days a week!
@natmundel	Santa Monica	Helping filmmakers realize their vision.
@WWMPC_CEO	Huntington Beach, CA	CEO of World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation, a leading distribution company for independent films
@pixeco	Columbia Flower Market	Doing digital outreach for documentary and short films
@fromthehip	Brooklyn	Runs Shooting People in the US and writes about film, documentaries and technology
@amirmasud	Santa Monica, CA	Filmmaker exploring humanity 1 demon at a time. Working on my 1st film, it truly mocks, rocks, and shocks! TWEEPS r my allies, let's help each other. c blog
@Matt_Mann	Lafayette, IN	Film Director/Editor currently working in video advertising. Check out my reel above!
@alisonwillmore	New York, NY	Editor of IFC.com's film section, writer of the Indie Eye blog. And so forth.
@incrediblysmall	Minneapolis/Chicago	An independent feature film currently in post-production.
@dcpickett	South Jersey	Film Producer, director, new media entrepreneur, movie-lover, Cockatail-owner, graphic artist, and big Cinnamon Toast Crunch fan!
@urbandeathmaze	NEW YORK / LOS ANGELES	URBAN DEATH MAZE: A Fast Paced Urban Drama written by Kjeld Gogosha-Clark in development @ WORKING CLASS FILMS
@EMofford	Altadena, California	Producer/Director- Film, TV, New Media
@josephnasto	New Jersey	Award-winning filmmaker, nonprofit co-founder, proud parent, and Apple junkie into multimedia, tech and the internet.
@EndResultSeries	Orange County, CA	End Result: the web series. An action/thriller based on greed, violence, deception and murder.
@Philontilt	Brainerd, Minnesota	Filmmaker. Organizer of EgoFest Short Film Festival. Connoisseur of cool.
@screenrant	Utah	Opinionated TV and movie news - without the sugar coating
@RaymondRoman	San Diego, CA	Interested in Video Editing, Filmmaking, Cinematography, Photography, Motion Design, Graphic Design, Compositing, Animation & other forms of Visual Art.
@DeptOfAwesome	Philly PA	Trying to make it happen
@phillipgibb	Cape Town	Fan of my God, my Wife, my Son, Video, Editing and Apple. Working towards making a great film
@ptbarnummovie	Bethel, CT., USA.	A documentary about P.T. Barnum following artist David Gesualdi as he creates a life-size Bronze statue for Bethel, CT Barnum's birthplace. By Corey Boutilier
@theodorefisher	Manhattan	I'm a documentary filmmaker, photographer, curator and teacher.
@ChuckStaley	Los Angeles, CA	Screenwriter, Director, Artist, friend of Elvis. See art, photography and more at http://ChuckStaleyGallery.com
@tomandmary	Dearborn, MI, USA	Independent husband-and-wife filmmakers.
@Migg	Los Angeles, CA	Writer, Filmmaker, Blogger, and hopeless Doctor Who fanatic.
@bnewman01	NYC	Film person in NYC
@TONYKAYE		FILM MAKER- AMERICAN HISTORY X- LAKE OF FIRE
@arincrumley	Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY 11237	Co-Director of @4eyedmonsters, director of @asthedustsettles, Co-Founder of @fhta, Co-Founder: http://diydays.com
@facetschicago	Chicago, IL	Facets Multi-Media, Inc., founded in 1975, is a non-profit cinema arts organization which provides an extraordinary range of film and and video programs.
@marksingletree	Norman, OK	I make movies. It'd be nice if you liked them.
@roberthammond	West Coast	writer, producer, creative executive
@Jason_Pollock	Los Angeles, CA	Filmmaker, Writer, and Activist. I just directed, The Youngest Candidate, a feature film about teens who run for public office.
@BDiCerbo	Orlando, Florida	Movie producer, Determined, passionate, compassionate, curious, & kind...mostly...
@NotoriACE	Los Angeles, CA	***The 'Jersey Kid' shaking things up in L.A.*** COMING SOON TO A THEATRE NEAR YOU!
@chrisvoelz	West Lafayette, Indiana	I'm a perfectionist, like learning new things, and love film making and aviation. I work as a film producer, editor, graphic designer, and web developer.
@Daniel_Skubal	Chicago	I'm part of the production team at Zacuto. I'm an independent filmmaker, director, cinematographer, editor, and screenwriter. Check out my reel posted above :)
@ryanbalas	New York City	NYC Indie Filmmaker and lover.
@massify	NYC	A production network for people who make film possible.
@nelsoncarvajal	Chicago, Illinois	WRITER/FILMMAKER
@davidlicata	NY	Writer who makes films, filmmaker who writes. Does other stuff too.
@selah	Atlanta	Turner Studios, AES, audio engineer, mastering, social/new media, journalism, new orleans food, soccer, int'l travel & entrepreneurism, 4HWW, BIG FUN!!
@damiancalvo	Manhattan, New York	Director of the film INDEPENDENTLY BLUE, Cinematographer, Producer
@lloydkaufman	Tromaville
@Dr0id	NYC	Director, Editor, Geek, Day Dreamer, Make Believer
@reubal	Valleywood, CA	Join the Rebel Filmmaking Twibe by going to the URL above.
@rondawson	Atlanta Metro	President, Dare Dreamer Media—New Media Marketing & Video Production, Author, Host of F-Stop Beyond Photography Podcast, Speaker, Husband, Daddy...Life's good.
@dklon	Tennessee	A programmer that somehow became a professional screenwriter and author living in Tennessee.
@kevinshahinian	Los Angeles, CA	Filmmaker | Pacific Pictures
@TheJennPage	Los Angeles, CA 90015	Director/Actor/Producer - Owner Luminave Films www.JennPage.com, www.TheLUVumentary.com
@Jon_Favreau	Hollywood	director of Iron Man 2
@davidbranin	Los Angeles
@ErinCronican	NYC	Actor & Career Coach in NYC - Helpful tips, inspiring tidbits, and a little bit of love for actors www.erincronican.com or www.theactorsenterprise.org
@angelobell	LA	Writer/Filmmaker/Blogger/Juggler of Life/Seeker of Inner Peace - My film, 'Broken Hearts Club' airs on TV October 19th!
@sebasguti	New York	Art & New Media Virtuoso ; )
@zacsanford	Los Angeles, CA, USA	Indie Film Development Executive, Writer and Webisode Preditor
@joeavella	Chicago, IL	Comedy. Film making. Casual bafoonery.
@FilmPop	New England	New media and digital media promotion and support for independent films. Leslie Poston is also at Uptown Uncorked, Amy Greenlaw is also at Portal Video.
@BeauHauser	New York City	website: www.beauhauser.com IMDb page: http:/www.imdb.com/name/nm3176142
@BrettRatner	Los Angeles/NY/Miami	Film Director, Raconteur, and Peck's Bad Boy
@EburgFilmFest	Ellensburg, WA	EFF celebrates the art, innovation, and culture of film-making and film-going by showcasing the best in global and independent film.
@filmcourage	Los Angeles	Film Interviews that inspire and educate. Listen every Sunday at 11am PST on LA Talk Radio.com. Show is also available on iTunes. Subscribe today!
@brigittenielsen
@PaulRussellCstg	NYC	Casting Director / Director (SDC) / Author (ACTING: Make It Your Business)
@DonnaFOXcasting	New York,NY	Executive VP, Feature Casting for FOX
@JSCasting	New York City	Jonathan Strauss Casting: Jonathan Strauss is a Casting Director for Film and TV including Law & Order:SVU
@GrassrootsFilms	Brooklyn, NY	Grassroots Films of Brooklyn, New York is an independent film studio which develops, produces, and distributes films
@TheFilmStage	NY	Editor-In-Chief of The Film Stage.
@chaillotfilms	Shreveport, LA	Director of The Last Lullaby, a feature-length film starring Tom Sizemore and Sasha Alexander.
@fastgirlfilms	San Francisco, CA	Fast Girls Get There First
@newenglandfilm	Cambridge, MA	Leading Online Magazine, Resource (and now Festival) in the Northeast.
@shortfilmtexas	Austin, Texas	An Online Community Powered Texas Filmmakers.
@independentfcom	East Coast, USA	Online magazine devoted to independent filmmaking and film festivals
@SAGIndie	Los Angeles, CA	We want to help you get your film made using professional actors.
@bestfilmschool	New York, NY	News & notes from the New York Film Academy - the worlds largest & most hands-on acting & film school. Email us at film@nyfa.com
@filmlinker	New York, NY	Linking filmmakers to helpful resources
@iamkjeld	republic of california	british writer director producer based in los angeles - the bloke behind working class films: @workingcfilms
@caztstudios	West Hollywood, CA	CAZT lets actors watch their own audition videos and get feedback from their casting directors.
@indeeproducer	New Jersey	I'm an indie movie producer who's credits include The Man From Earth & iMurders (coming to DVD on 10/13/09)
@garywgoldstein	Los Angeles	Film producer. Screenwriter Consultant, Success Accelerator, Author. Speaker. Storyteller. Entrepreneuer. People lover.
@JASteel	Salt Lake City, UT USA	Director, Producer, Writer of the upcoming DENIZEN.
@filmsanantonio	San Antonio, Texas	Our People. Our Locations. We are the San Antonio Film Commission, helping filmmakers for more than 20 years.
@HOSFU	Albuquerque, NM	HOSFU is about promoting Christ through film. We provide resources to indie filmmakers and play connect the dots among our worldwide network
@Film_Movement	New York	Join the Movement and support indie & foreign films.
@theauteurs	New York	Watch free films online, share recommendations with your friends on facebook and twitter, meet people who share your taste in film.
@AJ_Wiederspahn	Nelson, NH	Filmmaker and film enthusiast.
@Emerging_Artist	SF BAy Area, Los Angeles, NYC	Welcome to the official Twitter-space for Emerging Artist Productions, next gen filmmaking from concept to post using the latest digital cinema techniques.
@FilmSpecific	Los Angeles	Author of The Insiders Guide To Independent Film Distribution (Focal) and founder of independent film Distribution website www.FilmSpecific.com
@eliroth	Los Angeles	Eli Roth's official Twitter.
@GoldenEarrings	North Hollywood, CA	Suspense drama written & directed by Marion Kerr. Starring Julia Marchese, John T. Woods, Lauren Mora, Teddy Goldsmith, Anthony Dimaano. Produced by Brian Crewe
@workingcfilms	LOS ANGELES	WORKING CLASS FILMS is a Los Angeles based Indie Production Company -- with an English spin!
@michael_winslow	Orlando/Las Vegas	The man of 1,000 Voices from the Police Academy movie series; The Great Buck Howard; Space Balls and Geico Commercial
@DATRMovie	San Diego!	A collaborative film: Lord of the flies meets The Real World
@soulfabricfilms	Boulder, CO	A documentary filmmaker dedicated to contributing to the sum of human understanding. 2 films in progress: Beyond the Reef & Jr. Bull.
@PHSIFC	Poolesville High School	For people who love making movies, acting, making music, telling stories, and just having a blast with their friends!
@ActorsAccess	LA/NY/Chicago/Vancouver	Your starting point for taking control of your career!
@cherrybombfilm	Austin, TX	A movie about a woman seeking revenge against the five men who assaulted her.
@Michiganfilm	Michigan	Michigan Producer & Production Services
@CounterCultureP	Hollywood	Independent Production Company: with tips and resources for indie filmmakers!
@IndependentLens	San Francisco	Emmy award-winning independent & documentary film series airing on PBS Tuesday nights. A Film Festival In Your Living Room.
@MDfilm	Maryland	Our mission is to attract film, TV, commercial and video production to film on-location in Maryland.
@IFCdotcom	New York, NY	The online arm of the Independent Film Channel. On deck: Alison
@Raydachic	Bay Area, CA	FEMALE film maker! Co-produced first feature. Written first script. Now what? Second feature in pre-production now. Mom of 3, married. Love my muscle cars.
@IndieFlixInc	Seattle, WA	Connecting people through movies
@cinemaminima	Los Angeles	News for Movie Makers Worldwide, since 1999: Story, Production, Distribution, Exhibition, Rights, Tools. Sponsor of Far From Hollywood, Sustainable Cinema
@JBMovies	Michigan/Maine	J.B. Movies and Visual Arts Film production company. Twitter account of Revolutionary Filmmaker John Wayne Bosley, writer/director/producer of AMNESIA
@cast_n_crew	Hollwood, CA	Filmmakers, writers, grips, actors, directors, producers, wardrobe, make-up. Everyone involved in film industry welcome (no primidonnas please)
@CircusRoadFilms	Santa Monica, CA	Circus Road Films provides strategic advisory services to filmmakers and entertainment companies, with an emphasis on film financing and sales of completed pix
@ifpfilm	New York	IFP represents a network of filmmakers around the world, and, through its programs, supports them in the business, technology and art of independent filmmaking
@ActorsLounge	New York City	Actors have found a new place to network. Followers are 80 Actors. Hosted by Audition Portal's Paul Brighton. Follow Us & We follow You!
@davidpopefilm	Los Angeles, CA	Brit film writer / director with a penchant for comedy horror and an obsession with excessively enjoying life. Just don't ask me to dance.
@RobertRdz	Texas	hand raiser
@TopangaFilmFest	Topanga Canyon	Short Films in spectacular mountain settings. keep up to date with TFF activities.
@MTFilmOffice	Montana, USA	Montana Film Office helps assist features, tv shows, commercials, documentaries, still shoots and music videos film under the Big Sky.
@hunterweeks	Denver, CO	indie filmmaker. 10 MPH (10mph.com). 10 Yards (10yards.com). Ride the Divide. DIY distribution. photographer. new media marketing.
@ninapaley	New York	America's Best-Loved Known Cartoonist
@DreamsAwakeFilm	Mt. Shasta, CA	www.indiefilmblog.com -- Mystical drama, family mystery, spiritual adventure ... Look outside and dream, or listen inside and awaken...
@BoxOfficeSensei	Florida	Only the Finest of Movie News sent before you even knew it happened!
@zacuto_sue	Chicago/Global	Coveting the Cultural Creatives as the Social Media Evangelist @zacuto [maker of indie film products] + Assoc Producer of FilmFellas.tv [aka @UrbanDecorSue]
@cinegoldeneagle	Washington, DC	A nonprofit film organization that honors emerging and established filmmakers through our prestigious Golden Eagle Award.
@mrdannyglover	San Francisco	Actor, Director, Producer, Political Activist
@DreamsOnABudget	Los Angeles, California	19yr old independent filmmaker guaranteed to produce/direct any project, on time, and on budget. And it will rock!
@junglesoftware	Studio City, CA	Software for Filmmakers & Writers
@CollapseMovie	Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Waiting for the end of the world. Twittering for the film COLLAPSE directed by Chris Smith (American Movie, The Yes Men, The Pool).
@wescraven	Los Angeles, CA	Director/Writer/Producer
@moviesforyou	Bay Area, California	See you at the Movies!
@wbpictures	Burbank, CA	A Warner Bros. Pictures twitter feed.
@WarnerBrosEnt	Burbank, CA	Warner Bros. Entertainment is a global leader in all forms of entertainment and their related businesses across all current and emerging media and platforms.
@MakingOf	San Francisco, California	Co-Founded by Natalie Portman, a behind the scenes Web portal that provides an intimate, fresh look into the process of making a film by the insiders themselves
@MiramaxFilms	New York	Official Tweets from Miramax Films
@FeaturedFilmz	Denver	Founder - Featured Filmz. Site dedicated to Film Buzz, Trailers, Events, Exclusive Content and more...
@gothamscreen	Manhattan, New York City	The 3rd Annual Gotham Screen Film Festival and Screenplay Contest - October 20-25, 2009
@DarynTufts	Salt Lake City, Utah	Writer. Director. Lover...?
@sundancefest	Park City, Utah	Welcome to the Official Twitter Feed of the Sundance Film Festival, presented by Sundance Institute.
@kirstiealley	Hollywood	Actress,mother,animal trainer, human rights activist and dedicated CAP USER
@stephenfry	Los Angeles, CA	British Actor, Writer, Lord of Dance, Prince of Swimwear & Blogger
@DameElizabeth	Bel Air, CA
@Determinism	New York, NY	Upcomming Indie Film by Ranju & Sanjit Majumdar
@TribeHollywood	Hollywood, CA	Tribe Hollywood was founded by NYU Film School Grads as their way of networking in the entertainment industry.
@ValleyFilmFest	Fabulous San Fernando Valley!	VFF: The premier showcase for the best new work by Valley residents, and American and international independent filmmakers. 9/30-10/4/09
@firstshowing	Sherman Oaks, CA	FirstShowing.net - Connecting Hollywood with its Audience
@lafilmfest	LA Film Festival	Official Los Angeles Film Festival Updates
@slashfilm	San Francisco, CA	/Film - Twittering the Reel World
@InTheBackground	Hollywood	All about Background Acting in Movies and Television
@janusfilms	New York, NY	The preeminent U.S. distributor of foreign and classic films for more than 50 years
@jimgaffigan	NYC is home. traveling often	yes. it's really me. Hope you buy the CD/DVd of King Baby http://tinyurl.com/create.php
@TribecaFilmFes	New York, NY	Tribeca Film Festival Headquarters
@WilliamShatner	Los Angeles, CA	Actor
@Janefonda	NYC-ATL-New Mexico	Actress, activist, Founder of GCAPP
@frandrescher	Los Angeles, CA	Actress, US Diplomacy Envoy, Women's Health Advocate, The Nanny & now Recording Artist!
@mrskutcher
@QJTarantino	Los Angeles
@ImpactMovie	Paterson, NJ USA	A documentary film about a social entrepreneur, philanthropic experiment.. Executive Producer @PhilanthropyCFP
@SJ48HFP	San Jose, CA	San Jose 48 Hour Film Project
@filmandcompany	USA	we make your stories come alive - video, film, graphic design, web design, writing, photography
@ocfilms	Orange County, California	OC Films brings film fans the very best of independent cinema in Orange County and the rest of Southern California.
@act2reinvent	Chicago, IL	I am limitless, an artistic entrepreneur.
@SarahJMacDonald	Halifax, Nova Scotia	I drink coffee, smoke cigarettes, do paperwork and make films.
@giamilani	Canada's East Coast	Writer / Director. I enjoy big hair and spelling mistakes.
@wghthemovie	Vancouver	WGH-about social change & a shift in media representation. The 2010 Games sets the backdrop for a few folks using socialmedia tools to make a difference.
@OffIslandFilms	Vancouver	Producer Director
@bcfilmmaker	Vancouver, Canada	Filmmaker, film maker, film director, first assistant director, film directing, filmmaking workshops, television producer, social media consultant
@HighWireFilms	Edmonton	We are an Edmonton-based film company
@directorjcooper	Toronto, Ontario, Canada	I write things. I direct things. Usually in that order. Usually.
@filmjunk	Thorold, Ontario, Canada	Editor of FilmJunk.com, video game programmer, pop culture junkie.
@MovieSet	Vancouver, Canada	Connecting movie fans with behind the scenes videos, pictures and news from films in production - curated by a bunch of cinema enthusiasts
@demis	Sydney, Australia	visual effects artist (film) by day, international media sensation by night...
@OmarTodd	Perth, WA	Born in Oz, lives in UK (mostly), Dutch/German with a Arabic name, go figure. Film Producer, Company CEO, Sea Shepherd Advisor and IT Dude
@media42	Sydney, Straya	Tweets of Doug Turner and Stacey Edmonds, Directors of the satirical slasher I KNOW HOW MANY RUNS YOU SCORED LAST SUMMER, available on DVD worldwide in June!
@RealHughJackman	Sydney
@AnneFlournoy	Tehran	reformed Sundance filmmaker making a 5 star comedy web series
@DynamicLethargy		Aspiring filmmaker and writer; www.myspace.com/dynamiclethargyfilms
@HeathVinyard		Independent Filmmaker, Writer and Director
@lorcanfinnegan		i'm a filmmaker and drawer of things
@starnow	Global	StarNow.com - Where Talent Gets Discovered
@garysanders1		Screenwriter, Social Media Ninja, Worlds Worst Surfer
@HelenLOVEFiLM
@ManMadeMoon		Director of Moon
@GirlfriendMovie		The official Twitter site of the new movie Girlfriend starring Shannon Woodward, Jackson Rathbone and Amanda Plummer.
@moviemakermag
@ProductionJob	Worldwide	TV and Film Production Work worldwide. Tweeted every few hours.
@rebfest	world wide web	First Twitter-Based Film Fest, showcasing emerging talent to the world via internet
@zerofilmfest	Global (L.A. NYC Shanghai Tok	a new era of indie cinema
@actorsconnect	Global	Social network for actors, models, photographers, directors, etc.
@DocMovies		DocMovies works with filmmakers to bring their stories, and to expose them to a fast growing audience across the globe
@Filmstalker		Owner, editor and writer of Filmstalker, and tons of other things too!
@IndieGoGo
@IndieFlix		CEO IndieFlix connecting people through movies
@Wreckamovie	117 countries	Collaborative filmmaking. Wrecking the Hollywood model.
@ShootingBeauty		Everyone deserves a shot.
@PhoenixFilmFest
@Bekmambetov
@FullGrownMen
@michaelsheen		Actor.Father of Lily. Son of Irene and Meyrick. Brother of Joanne. Partner of Lorraine Stewart.
@F_Gary_Gray	Worldwide	Director: FRIDAY, SET IT OFF, A MAN APART, NEGOTIATOR, ITALIAN JOB, BE COOL, LAW ABIDING CITIZEN
@VJproject		a community-powered open source project. Getting ready to launch. Please stay tuned. Thanks!
@indiefilmchat		We love movies
@Cinematraxx
@ShortFilmReview		Reviewing new films in less than 140 characters.
@filmfest	International	Covering the world of film festivals. Please DM if you have any film fest news you want to share.
@lastexitshirts		From the SILVER SCREEN to the SILK SCREEN...
@FilmCrewShirts		The language of filmmaking on shirts! Our 'crew' is on movie sets every week twitting from the front line. If you are interested in filmmaking we follow back.
@Film_Festival
@DirectCasting		The free hub linking talent agents, casting directors, actors and models together in a network designed to simplify and expedite the casting process.
@abcatthemovies		Weekly film show with Margaret Pomeranz & David Stratton
@93studios	Everywhere	We like indepedent content a lot and we spend too much time talking about it.