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Calling all creatives . . . win funding for your films…

2008-09-03T08:32:12-05:00

The Hobnox Evolution is back! Due to the overwhelming success of the first Evolution contest in Europe, 2008 sees the launch of the worldwide version

The Evolution2 contest is designed to empower emerging creative artists. Participants can showcase their work on a high quality platform, expose their projects to a worldwide network of professionals, and compete for three “Artist Development Packages” worth US$30,000 each. Prizes will be awarded to the best submissions in the areas of music, film, and culture.

Click on the link to find out more information on how to get involved;
http://www.hobnox.com

Submissions wanted for distribution

2008-07-30T14:04:05-05:00

We are a DVD distribution company and we’re looking for new material. If you have distribution rights to your film and are interested in wide spread distribution, please contact me. I would be interested in pursuing a possible distribution relationship with you. We are very successful in placing titles in ALL major U.S. retail outlets including Best Buy, Circuit City, Costco, Virgin, Wal-Mart, Target, Borders and Barnes & Noble. We also distribute online to Amazon.com, deepdiscountdvd.com and Netflix as well as libraries, catalog companies, military bases and supermarkets.

Please let me know if you are interested in talking.

jerome at cvdistributes dot com

Thanks.

TFI SLoan Filmmaker Fund FINAL Deadline AUG 1

2008-07-28T10:45:36-05:00

FINAL DEADLINE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

TFI SLOAN FILMMAKER FUND

Where Great Films Meet Great Science

Development, finishing, distribution funds to narrative feature-length projects in any genre

Grants awarded up to $40,000
Selected projects highlighted at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival

Apply now at http://www.TribecaFilmInstitute.org

New Generations seek web series. Funding advice

2008-07-10T21:17:34-05:00

I’m a first time producer working on a web series. I’d like to shoot a pilot to present to networks for future funding. Most networks now have sites specifically for new web series. Any advice for getting a good pilot off the ground for little or no funding. Also, any advice on Angel Investors?

btw website for the series, http://www.internsanonymous.com - currently under construction.

Contributors Wanted for FocusOnlineMagazine.com

2008-06-30T03:41:33-05:00

We are looking for writers, indie film reviewers, film product reviewers, interviewers, and anyone who enjoys independent film to write for our online magazine.

FocusOnlineMagazine.com (FOM) is the interactive online magazine for independent film. For more info and our history visit here now:
http://www.focusonlinemagazine.com/iWeb/FOM/About%20Us.html.

To become a FOM Contributor, start earning points and make money please visit here now:
http://www.focusonlinemagazine.com/iWeb/FOM/Contribute.html

We welcome you to the FOM team and look forward to your contributions.

Simon Dean Hilton
Editor
FocusOnlineMagazine.com (FOM)

CALL FOR ENTRIES - TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund Call for Entries

2008-06-26T12:52:54-05:00

CALL FOR ENTRIES - TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund Call for Entries

The TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund will provide up to $140,000 in support of innovative and compelling filmmaking that explores scientific, mathematical, and technological themes and storylines, or a leading character who is a scientist, engineer, innovator or mathematician in fresh ways.

We are seeking exceptional narrative work of all genres (except science fiction or fantasy) with scientifically accurate themes or characters.

Selected projects from eligible directors, screenwriters and producers will be announced in Fall 2008 and highlighted at the Tribeca Film Festival in May 2009. In addition to funding, grantees will receive professional guidance and industry exposure as needed.

Apply Now! Deadline is August 1, 2008.

Visit http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org/sloan for complete details.

LET’S DO REALITY TV - NEED YOUR HELP

2008-06-04T00:23:47-05:00

What is a Game Show that isn’t a Game Show? What is a Talent Show that isn’t a Talent Show? What is a Competition that isn’t a Continuing Competition? What is three popular television formats combined into one unique configuration with an Interactive Twist so unique that it opens new doors for the Network and is destined to become the “next generation” in the Reality TV genre?

“WE THE PEOPLE, In Prime Time”
The Next Generation in Reality TV

WGAw Registered #1272376
Copyright ‘A’ 2008, Terry D. Hilmer

As the Author / Creator of this creative and unique Reality Television Series, I am currently seek assistance in Representation, Pitching, Marketing, Distribution, Partnering, Options, and Production of this program. If you have connections in this area, we need to talk a deal.

As an Author, my forte’ is in screenplay writing for the true crime drama genre. I have an Agent, but they do not do Television Series, so I need help in this area. I have attempted to be creative in my strategies having created a Web Site for promotion of this particular project. You may view it at the
“WE THE PEOPLE, In Prime Time” Web Site at: http://www.wethepeopleinprimetime.com

If we can make this a successful journey, I will extend you an invitation for participation in another television series currently being scripted; “HEAVEN TONIGHT, Starring Saint Peter with Gabriel and his Angelic Orchestra”. What would people from beyond have to say about the world today?

To learn more about Terry D. Hilmer - Author, visit the Terry D. Hilmer Group Web Site at:
http://www.terrydhilmergroup.com

THIS VERY WELL MAY BE THE ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR!

JUMP ON BOARD. All Agreements shall be subject to Contract Agreement expressing the Interests of all parties. Agency and Manager Representation are subject to Agreement and/or the WGA Guidelines or such other Agreements as may be mutually acceptable. This will be a long running show so plan on a long lasting business relationship.

http://www.terrydhilmergroup.com

http://www.wethepeopleinprimetime.com

Raising Money for a Foreign Film

2007-11-15T00:13:48-05:00

I’ve been writing/producing a French-language historical drama for the last several years. I have four actors attached, three of them foreign, and someone ready to compose the score. I also have a producing partner. How can I start to tap into funding?

big fish - small pond (Where do you make films & where do you kid yourself)

2007-11-07T02:20:15-05:00

Making indie films seems to be a proposition that can occur wherever “you” are, however many will continue to stand by the rule that LA & NYC is still where the action is. Is there any credence to this, thereby making Toronto, Austin, Miami, et al just wishful thinking? What are the main requirements to whether or not a place is suitable for making indies? Okay, discuss.

OPINION: Best Movie ever made for the least amount of money?

2007-11-07T13:17:13-05:00

I’m interested in your opinions a to what you think was the best movie ever, produced on a limited budget?
“The 300"?" “Little Miss Sunshine?”

What do you think was/is the best movie produced on a showstring?

JMM