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The Reformation of a Rebel Without a Crew

Robert Rodriguez, the former desperado of El Mariachi fame, shows Hollywood how to make a movie.

Robert Rodriquez, the former desperado of El Mariachi fame, shows Hollywood how to make a movie. (No comments yet)


Hellooo, Dolly!

Most moviemakers believe the cost of owning a dolly to be prohibitive. They may reconsider when they hear about this light, compact version.

Most moviemakers believe the cost of owning a dolly to be prohibitive. They may reconsider when they hear about this light, compact version. (No comments yet)


John Schlesinger Rides the High Road

Blood and guts is the easy way out, says the creator of Midnight Cowboy, and old master John Schlesinger is having none of it, thank you very much. (No comments yet)


Secrets of Hollywood’s Top Screenwriters

A discussion with Robert Towne, Buck Henry, John Milius, et. al. on the joys and sorrows of creating the blueprints for the movies we love. (No comments yet)


Henry Jaglom, The Independent’s Independent

He's been making movies for 20 years and with his new film, Last Summer in the Hamptons, he may become a household name. (No comments yet)


Five Fabulous Film Fatales

Five Fabulous Film Fatales

Directing has traditionally been a man's game, but the success of this quintet is helping to change the rules. (No comments yet)


Ray Carney Hacks Up Hollywood

An Interview with Ray Carney

Outspoken film visionary, historian and consumer advocate Ray Carney takes Hollywood's sacred cash cows to the slaughterhouse. You'll love his sure-fire formula for winning an Academy Award. (No comments yet)


Oliver Stone Unturned

Oliver Stone tells MovieMaker about his early career, his conversion to Buddhism, and what he thinks of Quentin Tarantino. Just for starters. (No comments yet)


Shame, Fame and the Publicity Game

A crystal sync motor could keep your movie from resembling a badly-dubbed chopsockie flick

Publicity is something independent moviemakers generally think about when it's too late. What should a publicist be doing for you? (No comments yet)


Of Guerillas and Weasel

One moviemaker offers his intrepid strategies for making a film with little or NO MONEY DOWN! Presenting "Budget Lite" 101. (No comments yet)


Richard Linklater’s All-Nighter

Before Sunrise director Richard Linklater survived the sophomore jinx with Dazed and Confused, but Austria is a long way from Austin

The unpretentious Austin native goes mainstream with his third film, Before Sunrise. Vienna is a very long way from Slackerville. (No comments yet)


Robert Benton’s Film Landscapes

An interview with Robert Benton

From Bonnie and Clyde to Nobody's Fool, Robert Benton has always made movies with wit, style and sophistication. (No comments yet)


MM Notebook

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John Cassavetes

The raw, challenging films of one of America's indie pioneers are finally becoming available on video

The raw, challenging films of one of America's indie pioneers are finally becoming available on video. (No comments yet)


ARRI I6S

A crystal sync motor could keep your movie from resembling a badly-dubbed chopsockie flick

A crystal sync motor could keep your movie from resembling a badly-dubbed chopsockie flick. (No comments yet)


D/VISION PRO

Touch Vision Systems has designed a popular non-linear editing system with traditional film editors in mind.

Touch Vision Systems has designed a popular non-linear editing system with traditional film editors in mind. (4 comments)


From Stage to Screen, Made Easy

If the next stage of your acting career is film, you'll want to hear what "Pocahontas" director Daniele Suisa has to say

If the next stage of your acting career is film, you'll want to hear what "Pocahontas" director Daniele Suisa has to say. (1 comment)


Ron Shelton

"Tell the story and stay on schedule. Tell the story and stay on schedule. That's how I got here. "

"Tell the story and stay on schedule. Tell the story and stay on schedule. That's how I got here. " (No comments yet)


Milcho Manchevski

In the shadow of the War in Bosnia, Milcho Manchevski completes Macedonia's first feature film, Before the Rain

In the shadow of the War in Bosnia, Milcho Manchevski completes Macedonia's first feature film, Before the Rain (1 comment)


Rena Owen

Kiwi actress Rena Owen, newly crowned Best Actress at the Montreal Film Festival, stars in New Zealand's biggest box-office smash.

Kiwi actress Rena Owen, newly crowned Best Actress at the Montreal Film Festival, stars in New Zealand's biggest box-office smash. (No comments yet)


Not Our Son

Northwest arson spree kindles inspiration for former "A Current Affair" field producer's television movie of the week

Northwest arson spree kindles inspiration for former "A Current Affair" field producer's television movie of the week. (No comments yet)


Woody Strode

Veteran character actor, legendary athlete and pioneer, Woody Strode was the last of The Professionals

Veteran character actor, legendary athlete and pioneer, Woody Strode was the last of The Professionals (8 comments)


Los Angeles Independent Film Festival

Sundance spillover finds indie oasis in Tinseltown

Sundance spillover finds indie oasis in Tinseltown. (No comments yet)


Raising Cain with Abel Ferrara

The director of Bad Lieutenant has developed a cult following by exploring the deepest, darkest corners of humanity. (No comments yet)


The Vision Alan Rudolph

At long last, the direg last, the director of Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle decides to deal with reality. (No comments yet)


Lessons From Orson

One of Orson Welle's closest friends in his later years, Henry Jaglom shares advice from his mentor. Plus, a review of a "new" Welles film. (No comments yet)


What Do Distributors Want From Us, Anyway?

How To Avoid Distribution Hell

The second installment on our continuing series on "How to Avoid Distribution Hell." This time we talk to four microdistributors. (No comments yet)


Wild Hill

Walter Hill Rides The Western Wave.

Like Peckinpah before him, Walter Hill has been accused of making movies that revel in violence. He answers that charge and talks about his new film, Wild Bill. (No comments yet)


Is Film School Worth It?

How Valuable is Film School?

Didn't two or three really great movies get made before anyone ever heard of film school? Is formal education really the answer for aspiring moviemakers? Several successful motion picture directors give us their opinions. (No comments yet)


Lina Wertmüller, Lost and Found

Not Missing, Just Misinterpreted

Although Ciao, Professore! is an upbeat departure from her previous work, that doesn't mean the brilliant Italian director is any easier to understand. (1 comment)


The Motion Picture Association of America: Natural Born Censors?

Like it or not, the MPAA ratings code discourages artistic freedom, but the worst part is that the system may not even be fair to independents without much clout.

When Clerks got slapped with the dreaded NC- 17, Jeff decided to recap the MPAA's reasoning behind a ratings system he believes is seriously out of order. (1 comment)


Bloody Sam’s Misogynistic Vision

Seduced by booze and drugs and fascinated by prostitutes, Sam Peckinpah took whatever he needed to satisfy his creative urges.

Did Sam Peckinpah hate women? While the director's cinematic voice was lone and eloquent in his idealized depiction of the traditional American male, his females definitely got no respect. (1 comment)


“Heads Up” Video Monitoring Is Here

Don't throw away the SteadiCam, but this new system can improve your field monitoring.

Virtual Vision's "heads up" video monitor may soon be a practical alternative in the field. (1 comment)


Stars in Your Eyes? Here’s Looking at You

Great directors will tell you that one of the secrets to becoming an effective movie actor is the ability to communicate through the eyes.

Take it from Frank Capra - using your eyes effectively is one of the keys to becoming a film star. (No comments yet)


Festival Beat

The Independent Feature Film Market in New York sets itself apart as a premier marketing opportunity for independent moviemakers by encompassing scripts, shorts, and works-in progress.

The Independent Feature Film Market in New York is where indies go to get noticed. (No comments yet)


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James Schamus Honored with Trailblazer Award at Woodstock

James Schamus, the man behind Focus Features (think The Constant Gardener, Atonement), was chosen to receive the 2008 Trailblazer Award from the Woodstock Film Festival. Prior to working at Focus he was co-president of independent production company Good Machine for 11 years and won numerous awards for his own work, including the award for Best Screenplay at the 1997 Cannes International Film Festival for The Ice Storm.

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