Filmmaker Interview: K. LORREL MANNING and MICHAEL CUOMO of HAPPY NEW YEAR
For a writer the genesis of a story can come from a number of different places, inspirations or experiences—some real, some manufactured, but most, […]
2011 Independent Spirit Awards: Unpredictable
The Spirit Awards will air on IFC on Saturday, February 26th, 2011 at 10/9c. Hosted by Joel McHale. UPDATE: 2011 Film Independent Spirit
CEDAR RAPIDS at Sundance
Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, and Clay Davis? Sheeeeeeeeeet. CEDAR RAPIDS directed by Miguel Arteta is definitely one of my most anticipated films at
Filmmaker Interview: writer/director CHRIS BROWN and actor JILL PIXLEY of FANNY, ANNIE & DANNY
Filmmakers who have done consistently well in this business will tell you that if you want your project to succeed, you must be its
A Must Read: Joe Drake’s Filmmaker Forum Keynote Speech
Joe Drake, Lionsgate co-COO and president of its Motion Picture Group, delivered the keynote speech Saturday morning at Film Independent’s 2010 Filmmaker Forum. If
Special Contract Seminar for SAG Members
Learn How to Use SAG’s Low Budget and New Media Agreements Whether you want to produce your own project or just learn more about
Maryland after Filmmakers’ Hearts
It’s no secret that even though we have “Screen Actors Guild” in our name, we at SAGIndie are very much about the filmmaker. That’s
John August (dot com)
For those of you who aren’t familiar with his work, John August is one of Hollywood’s hardest working screenwriters. With substantial writing credits to
SXSW 2010
As always, SXSW was a success for SAGIndie. There’s something about being in Austin during March that makes for a very rewarding experience, both
Rebel with (or without) a Cause?
Sundance 2010’s festival theme was REBEL: “This is the renewed rebellion. This is the recharged fight against the establishment.” I’m not sure exactly why
Netflix Interactive Map
Over the weekend I stumbled upon this amazing interactive map that the NY Times put together. It gives you an idea of the Netflix