University of New Orleans

(Education)

University of North Texas

(Education)

University of Regina

(Education)

University of Southern California (USC)

(Education)

One of the world's top film programs, offering degrees in animation and digital arts, critical studies, film and television production, producing, screenwriting and interactive media.

University of Southern California Summer Programs

(Education)

Offers interested moviemakers the opportunity to study a variety of areas the filmmaking process, including screenwriting, directing, producing, the business side of filmmaking, computer animation, editing, cinematography and other areas of interest, during the summer months.

University of Texas at Austin

(Education)

University of the Arts

(Education)

University of Utah

(Education)

University of Utah Film Studies Division offers both undergraduate BA and graduate MFA degrees. Students get a hands-on approach to independent filmmaking with with a stable of excellent equipment.

University of Washington Extension School

(Education)

Urban Mediamakers Festival

(Festivals)

Urbanworld VIBE Film Festival

(Festivals)

Utah Film Commission

(Locations)

Utopia Film Festival

(Festivals)

Vail Film Festival

(Festivals)

Valerie Nemeth

(Producing, Legal Services)

Attorney at Law - Transactional entertainment & intellectual property. www.entlawyer.com 619 S. Vulcan, Suite 215, Encinitas, CA 92024. SAN DIEGO OFFICE: 760/944-4130 Fax: 760/942-6043. LOS ANGELES: 310/471-7648.

Valley International Film Festival

(Festivals)

Vancouver Film & TV Forum

(Education)

The Forum hosts a series of panel discussions, pitching forums, master classes, tete-a-tete meetings, roundtable discussions and speed dating sessions, all geared to the professional development of screen-based media communities. We also provide an exciting platform for our delegates to access domestic and global market leaders, share the expertise of our international speakers and make the most of the opportunity to meet and foster working relationships with their peers. Our New Filmmakers' Day (NFD), the only event of its kind in Western Canada, is specifically designed to cater to emerging writers, producers and directors of film and television.

Vancouver Film School

(Education)

Great films are being made right now at Vancouver Film School. Drawing inspiration from every corner of the world and working under the guidance of industry veterans, students in the intensive one-year Film Production program at VFS learn the disciplines of directing, producing, cinematography, art direction, writing, and editing. They make top-quality drama and documentary films, gaining vital studio skills, experience, and professional-level reels. The results are there for all to see – award-winning student work is playing now on vfs.com.

Vancouver International Film Festival

(Festivals)

Both in terms of admissions and number of films screened (148,000 and 373 respectively in 2010) Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is among the five largest film festivals in North America. We screen films from 80 countries on 10 screens. Three main programming platforms make our festival unique: we screen the largest selection of East Asian films outside of that region, we are one of the biggest showcases of Canadian film in the world and we have a large and important nonfiction program. VIFF also produces the annual Film & TV Forum, a series of panel discussions, pitching forums, master classes, tete-a-tete meetings, roundtable discussions and speed dating sessions, all geared to the professional development of the film, television and new media communities. We also provide an exciting platform for our delegates to access domestic and global market leaders, share the expertise of our international speakers and make the most of the opportunity to meet and foster working relationships with their peers. Our New Filmmakers’ Day (NFD), the only event of its kind in Western Canada and a ’standing-room-only’ event for the past seven years, is specifically designed to cater to emerging writers, producers and directors of film and television. Save the dates: Sept. 27 - Oct. 1, 2011.

VariZoom

(Producing, Production Services)

VariZoom manufacturers of camera controls for zoom, focus, iris, pan and tilt motion controls, jibs and dollies, camera stabilizers, camera supports and many other accessories for film and video. www.varizoom.com Phone: 512-219-7722

VCU French Film Festival

(Festivals)

VCUarts Cinema Program

(Education)

VCU's Cinema Program prepares undergraduate students to become screenwriters, directors and producers through a Bachelor of Art degree with a rigorous liberal and fine arts emphasis. Narrative filmmaking with a classical focus on character and storytelling sets this program apart from most. Cinema majors can graduate after three years and two summers of intensive production workshops but are encouraged to earn a second major. International study options include the Cannes Film Festival and the VCU French Film Festival. Internships are available with international film organizations and production companies. http:www.vcu.edu/arts/cinema/dept Contact Program Director Rob Tregenza cinema@vcu.edu. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

VE Associates

(Editing, Post-Production Services)

Full-service media development specializing in CD/DVD duplications and replications.

Vegas Castle

(Locations)

Schedule your next event at the picturesque Vegas Castle - a prime location that sits on 1 1/2 acres of land. The historical brick walls surrounding this beautiful desert oasis came from the old Las Vegas casinos and other buildings that were torn down in the 60's and 70's.

Venango Digital Film Festival

(Festivals)

Digital Film Competition: Submit finished 10- to 30-minute digital films about western Pennsylvania or by western Pennsylvania filmmakers for a People's Choice cash award ($300, $200, $100)! DVD format only.

Vermont Film Commission

(Locations)

Vermont International Film Festival

(Festivals)

Victoria Film Festival

(Festivals)

No matter if it's controversial cinema, Oscar-winning drama, provocative documentary or the list of special guests attending the Victoria Film Festival, this romp though the world of film is the event you don't want to miss! SpringBoard has up and coming filmmakers talk about their experiences of filmmaking in a unique program that gives you the inside scoop on our rising stars. With historic architecture and fabulous vistas, downtown streets are lined with theatres, shops, museums and cafes that provide the perfect backdrop for the home of the boutique schmooze. Great packages at the legendary Fairmont Empress are available.

Victoria Motion Picture School

(Education)

Victorian Gothic Cottage

(Locations)

Gorgeous 150+ year old Victorian Cottage available for gentle location shooting. House is complete with original fixtures,antique grass wall paper, heart of pine floors, gorgeous exteriors... come and scout for yourself!

Video & Vision Multimedia Productions

(Producing, Production Services)

For all of your High Definition Video Production and Editing needs come to the New England Video Professionals. Our award winning HD Video Production and Editing Services have been seen in Movie Theaters, National Television, Film Festivals, Corporate Events, Trade Shows, streaming via the World Wide Web and numerous media outlets. Conveniently located in Newport, RI the 'City by the Sea' we provide high quality High Definition Video Production & Editing Services throughout New England and Beyond.

Video Symphony

(Education)

Video Symphony's School of Film, TV & Audio provides one-year certification programs and continuing education in Editing, Motion Graphics, and Audio Engineering. Concentrates on Avid, Final Cut, ProTools, Adobe, Maya and C4D. Nationally-accredited. Financial aid available for those who qualify.

Virginia Commonwealth University

(Education)

One of the nation's leading arts and design schools offers BA, BFA, and MFA degrees in filmmaking. The work of its alums has been recognized by Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, and the Sundance Film Festival. And it's an exciting place to be.

Virginia Film Festival

(Festivals)

Virginia Film Office

(Locations)

Virginia is home to a spectacular unique 17th and 18th century backlot. This unique 16-acre location is close to Richmond, a major production area, and doubles for several early American cities including Boston, New York, Washington, DC and Philadelphia. Nine distinctive cobblestone streets contain 95 storefronts, government buildings, shops, residences, alleyways and a town square. Some interior sets are also available and are housed in the state’s 35,000 square foot production space located in central Richmond. You can see photographs of this exceptional one-of-a-kind location at www.film.virginia.org. For information on the use of backlot contact the Virginia Film Office -- 800.854.6233 or vafilm@virginia.org.

Visionfest

(Festivals)

Vistas Film Festival

(Festivals)

Visual Effects Society

(Producing)

The Visual Effects Society (VES) is the entertainment industry's only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio leaders, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers in all areas of entertainment from film, television and commercials to music videos and games. Comprised of a diverse group of more than 1,600 members in 17 countries, the VES strives to enrich and educate its own members and members of the entertainment community at large through a multitude of domestic and international events, screenings and programs.

Visual Products

(Cinematography, Equipment, Producing, Production Services)

VisualProducts is the largest reseller of used motion picture equipment in the world. 16mm, Super 16mm, 35mm, cameras, lenses, accessories, camera support gear, dollies, lighting equipment and more. The used equipment VisualProducts sells is serviced by an in-house staff of experinced technicians and backed by our exclusive money-back guarantee and six month parts and labor warranty.

VOB Film Festival

(Festivals)

The VOB Film Festival announces a call for entries to its first outdoor film festival, to be presented on the lawn of the Walter Brewster House on September 1, 2012. Short-length films (less than 15 minutes) from all categories will be chosen according to their quality and artistic vision. Special events will include outdoor food festival, music, and an artists’ reception. Deadline for film submission is May 1, 2012. Please visit www.VOBFilmFestival.com for an application and guidelines for entry, or contact us at info@VOBFilmFestival.com and at 845-278-0018. This event is sponsored by the Brewster Chamber of Commerce.

Walterry Insurance

(Producing, Insurance)

Walterry Insurance Brokers: Errors & Omissions Insurance for film and video producers. Full line of production insurance. One-time premium covers your production. Annual Renewal is not necessary. Call 1-800-638-8791.

WAMclips.com

(Distribution, Distribution Company)

WAMclips.com is an online independent film digital distribution community. It is WAMclips.com’s intention to change the way filmmakers and distributors share in the sales of individual films. Unlike other “distributors,” WAMclips.com (1) works on a non-exclusive basis, (2) does not take any of the filmmakers’ rights, and (3) from the first dollar of the first sale to the last, shares the sales revenue with the filmmaker of their film.

WAP Publishing

(Producing, Music)

WAP Publishing offers a catalog of over 50,000 music tracks by artists from around the globe. Music from WAP Publishing artists have been used by many of the world's leading global brands and can be found in cinemas, on TV and all over the Internet.

Warrambeen Film Festival

(Festivals)

Competitive short film festival screened on 4 giant screens on the historic grounds of a working farm. Also includes live music and exceptional local produce to feast on.

Washington D.C. Independent Film Festival

(Festivals)

Washington D.C. Office of Motion Picture & TV Development

(Locations)

Washington DC Independent Film Festival

(Festivals)

The Washington DC Independent Film Festival (DCIFF) is an award-winning annual film festival showcasing independent films from around the world; offering a Music Festival, Master Classes, Seminars and Workshops conducted by industry professionals; providing cultivation and opportunity to the DC community. Features films in the categories of Features, Shorts, Animation, Documentary, and Student Films. The films are screened in theaters and then judged as part of the festival. All interested go to www.DCIFF.org for information on the festival and how/where to send in entries, or call (202) 717-0700 or email filmmakers@dciff.org. Website: www.DCIFF.org

Washington FilmWorks

(Locations)

A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting economic vitality in Washington State by encouraging growth in film and video production through funding assistance of up to 30 percent of total in-state qualified expenditures (including Washington-based labor and talent) to selected commercial, television and feature film productions.

Washington State Film Office

(Locations)

Waterfront Film Festival

(Festivals)

Watkins College of Art & Design

(Education)

West Virginia Film Office

(Locations)

Westchester County Film Festival

(Festivals)

Wexner Center for the Arts

(Education)

WGA East

(Producing, Unions)

Protect your back. Online. Now you can register your work online at the Writers Guild of America, East. Protect your screenplay, book, script, play, pilot, teleplay, manuscript, proposal, concept, treatment, synopsis, or format. It's evidence you wrote it, and wrote it first. 5 minutes, 10 bucks. Good deal.

Whistler Film Festival

(Festivals)

This four-day festival showcases 80+ films and awards more than $40,000 in prize money. Programming includes innovative industry events, legendary parties, visionary speakers and guests, as well as invaluable networking opportunities both on and off the ski slopes.

white eagle promotions

(Distribution, DVD Distributors and Clubs, DVD/VHS Sales)

FILM SALES AGENT NOW ACCEPTING LAST MINUTE SUBMISSIONS: FILM MARKETING, PROMOTIONS & DISTRIBUTION AT SUNDANCE, CANNES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL & AMERICAN FILM MARKET! WE PROVIDE INTERNATIONAL AGENCY REPRESENTATION and ESTABLISH DISTRIBUTION DEALS FOR YOUR FILM WORLDWIDE! Guaranteed representation to the major buyers and distributors for Film • TV • Mobile Phones • Internet! All major territories in the USA, and International, for planning your next film release! WHITE EAGLE MUSIC & FILM PROMOTIONS AGENCY. Contact: 416-620-1231 or 718-701-2763

White Sands Film Festival

(Festivals)

White Sands International Film Festival

(Festivals)

The WSIFF is dedicated to the creation of opportunities for artistic interaction and exchange among independent filmmakers, directors, producers, distributors, backers and the film-going community. It is our mission to not only exhibit the best films available, but also to serve as an exciting backdrop where new projects are created. Networking opportunities at the WSIFF build lasting connections in the Land of Enchantment, Southern New Mexico. Join us at this fun and intimate festival! The WSIFF screens short- and feature-length documentaries and narratives of all genres from around the world, while retaining a special focus on Latino and New Mexican filmmaking.

Wichita Film Commission

(Locations)

The Wichita Film Commission, a division of Go Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau, is a certified member in the Association of Film Commissions International (AFCI). We provide assistance with location scouting, pre-production and production needs. The Wichita Film Commission has built many effective business relationships to assist in moving your film forward. This provides buy-in and support when quick decisions are necessary. We serve as a common element with the following local entities: Tallgrass Film Festival, area colleges and universities, industry supplies and services, school districts, city and county departments (including street and police departments) and the media.

Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival

(Festivals)

Wild and Scenic Film Festival

(Festivals)

Celebrate a decade of inspiring activism with SYRCL (South Yuba River Citizens League) this January. Now the largest film festival of its kind, this year’s films combine stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography and first-rate storytelling. Wild and Scenic Film Festival informs, inspires and ignites solutions and creates positive probabilities to restore the earth and human communities.

Each year, the Wild & Scenic® Film Festival draws top filmmakers, celebrities, leading activists, social innovators and well-known world adventurers to the historic downtown of Nevada City, California.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival–Decade of Inspiring Activism  

Films: Films to Change Your World
Over 95 films have been accepted for the January 13-15, 2012 festival.
The program committee spent close to 2,000 hours previewing 345 film submissions.
As always, over 100 filmmakers, activists and special guests will be in attendance this year.
60 film premieres. 
Film genres include: Award-winning films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change, wildlife, environmental justice, agriculture, and Native American and indigenous cultures. 
Local Filmmakers Showcase

Wildwood Film Festival

(Festivals)

Wildwood Film Festival is the chief source of funding for Wildwood Prod. Inc., a non-profit focused on promoting Wisconsin film makers. Definitely a great time time to be had. Not a sleepy fest. A emphasis on the comedic, but open to any genre film. Started judging last year with great success. Small, Solid and Growing!! The 2007 event will be the 6th. We are here to stay!

Williamsburg Brooklyn Film Festival

(Festivals)

Williamsburg International Film Festival

(Festivals)

WILLiFEST was established to provide a platform for the creative visions of today's emerging artists. The Williamsburg International Film Festival is the film component of WILLiFEST. The film and music festivals are opportunities for artists to enhance their career by exposing their film and music to an influential audience, gaining crucial media exposure and strengthening industry relationships. Additionally, there will be a StorySlam event presented in partnership with The Moth organization as well as photo exhibits by the nation's premiere jazz and rock-n-roll photographers. In the WILLiFEST Pavilion, sponsors and exhibitors will showcase new technologies and products. The Pavilion will also provide filmmakers a space to promote their films and connect with show attendees before their screenings.

Winnipeg International Film festival

(Festivals)

Wisconsin Film Festival

(Festivals)

Wisconsin Film Festival

(Festivals)

In its thirteenth year, the Wisconsin Film Festival (Madison, Wisconsin, USA | March 30th to April 3rd, 2011) presents a broad range of independent American and world cinema (narrative, documentary, experimental, shorts), restorations and revivals, and locally made pictures from Wisconsin filmmakers. The festival plays in nine theaters, all within walking distance, in the heart of the state's capital city. The 2010 festival screened 192 films (roughly half features and half shorts) and had an attendance of 34,539 in just five days. Highlights include a retrospective of South Korean director Bong Joon-ho's four feature films, including his recent "Mother," and a special presentation and discussion of UW-Madison graduate Michael Mann's 2004 film "Collateral" by The New York Times' co-chief film critic, Manohla Dargis.

Wisconsin Film Office

(Locations)

Wisconsin as a location for on-site moviemaking and facilitates the production of a wide variety of film and video projects. The Office also serves as an information clearinghouse for the state's film industry.

Women in Film and Television International

(Producing, Unions)

Women In Film & Television International (WIFTI) is a global network comprised of some 37 Women In Film chapters* worldwide and over 10,000 members dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of film, video, and other screen-based media.

Women Make Movies

(Producing)

Women’s Image Network

(Producing)

Woods Hole Film Festival

(Festivals)

Now in its 19th year, the Woods Hole Film Festival, set on Cape Cod, Massachusetts is one of the oldest film festivals in New England. Designated as one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the world by Moviemaker Magazine, each year the Festival screens more than 100 films submitted by filmmakers from around the world. The WHFF accepts features, documentary, shorts, animation and experimental films at www.woodsholefilmfestival.org. For more information, contact us at info@woodsholefilmfestival.org. Deadline May 1, 2010

Woodstock Film Festival

(Festivals)

CALL FOR ENTRIES - EARLY BIRD ENTRY SPECIAL The WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL (Oct 1-5, 2008) is currently accepting submissions in all categories. Maverick Awards are presented for Best Feature, Best Documentary, Best Short Documentary, Best Short Film, Best Student Film, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Animation. Cash, prizes and/or services are given out in each category. Audience Awards are presented for Best Feature and Best Documentary. Award sponsors have included Lowel-Light, Apple Computers, Final Draft, Post Factory, A&E Indie Films, Docurama, Kodak, Baseline, Markertek, and others. Early deadline June 2. Final deadline June 30. Entry fee range from $10 - $50. Industry participants have included Steve Buscemi, Peter Saraf (Big Beach Films), Jonathan Sehring (IFC), Ted Sarandos (Netflix), Bob Berney (Picturehouse), Eamonn Bowles (Magnolia Pictures), Mark Urman (THINKFilm), Bingham Ray (Kimmel Entertainmen), James Schamus (Focus Features), Fisher Stevens (Greenstreet Productions), John Sloss (Cinetic Media), Ira Deutchman (Emerging Pictures), Ron Mann (Films We Like), John Pierson (Grainy Pictures), Ryan Werner (IFC), Tom Quinn (Magnolia Pictures), Christine Vachon (Killer Films), Andrew Hurwitz, Ira Schreck, Mira Nair, Todd Haynes, Woody Harrelson, Tim Robbins, Marcia Gay Harden, Lili Taylor, D.A. Pennebaker, Albert Maysles, Barbara Kopple, Leon Gast, Liz Garbus, Brett Morgen, Thelma Adams, Robert Downey, Zachary Sklar, Kevin Bacon, Tim Robbins, Ethan Hawke, Matt Dillon, Rosie Perez and many others. To apply online, and for details, visit http://woodstockfilmfestival.com/entryform/index.htm

Woodstock Film Festival

(Festivals)

Fiercely Independent. Each fall, film and music lovers from around the world gather at the Woodstock Film Festival (WFF) for an exhilarating variety of films, concerts, panels and workshops featuring celebrities and industry greats.

Woodstock Museum Film Festival

(Festivals)

Completed features, documentaries, shorts and works in progress. All genres including animation and digital media; everything must be in English (subtitles okay). Submission format: DVD (NTSC and PAL), VHS, S-VHS, Hi-8, and BETA SP. Supporting materials could include: description of piece, autobiography, resume and artist statement. $15 entry, $7 entry for shorts (half hour or less), double for late entry. Fees cover archival P.R. package including audience critiques for selected entries. SASE for return of entries.

Working Village

(Locations)

We are a new state of the art office space just off Main Street in Santa Monica. We are the perfect office location for filming. We have open workspace, cubicles, private offices, mailboxes and conference rooms on site.

World Fest Houston

(Festivals)

World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation

(Distribution, Distribution Company)

Publicly held multi-national production/distribution company in Los Angeles, seeks finished quality feature/documentary product for world wide distribution, including domestic theatrical. Send non-returnable screener with press kit to: WWMPC, Executive Offices, Attn: Dan Hirsch, 2120 Main St., Suite 180, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648.

WorldFest Houston International Film Festival

(Festivals)

44th annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival. 3rd oldest film festival in North America. Only North American international film festival to accept only independent films.

WorldFest-Houston

(Festivals)

Enter the 43rd WorldFest-Houston, 3rd oldest Intl Film Festival in North America. Competition for Shorts, Features, Docs, Student, Experimental, Business Films, Music Videos, TV Production, Screenplays, TV Commercials and New Media. Over 200 sub-categories make competition fair. WorldFest gave first honors to Spielberg, Lucas, Ang Lee, Ridley Scott, The Coen Brothers, David Lynch, Randall Kleiser, Atom Egoyan and Gavin Hood, and many more! All 35mm/digital shorts & features are screened to the public on big screens in a big AMC Theater. Easy on-line entry at http://www.worldfest.org - Click on Enter Film Festival at the top of the page!

Write Brothers Software

(Producing, Software, Screenwriting)

Movie Magic Screenwriter, Dramatica Pro, Outline 4D and Word Menu, are all products made by Write Brothers software. Since 1982, Write Brothers Inc. (formerly called Screenplay Systems) has been a world leader in film and television screenwriting and production software. We are the only company with software for all phases of writing: creativity, brainstorming, outlining, and formatting. Our top-selling Dramatica, Word Menu, and Outline 4D writing programs are used by leading novelists, fiction writers, screenwriters, and playwrights. We are the first and the only creative team ever to receive an Academy Technical Achievement Award for screenwriting software.

WriteMovies Writing Competition

(Screenwriting, Websites)

One of the oldest screenwriting contests in the country, running since 1999. Only 1000 entries accepted. Screenplays, Novels, Plays, Shorts. 3000 dollar cash prize for the winner, exposure to our network of agents and producers, final draft software

Writer’s University

(Screenwriting, Websites)

Take screenwriting classes from the comfort of your own and at your own convenience. Learn from some of the best in the field.

Writers Block International Writing Competition

(Screenwriting)

Devoted to nurturing and promoting the talent of scriptwriters from around the world while encouraging their professional development.

Writers Boot Camp

(Education)

Unique in its vocational, hands-on approach to full conceptual development. There's a huge gap between having an intellectual understanding of what comprises outstanding writing and being able to apply that understanding to your own work. Writers Boot Camp's process/approach has proven extremely effective in bridging that gap.

Writers Boot Camp

(Screenwriting, Workshops)

We'll get a script out of you in 6 weeks one way or another. We'll help you finish that screenplay or TV sitcom faster than you ever thought possible. Teaching you accelerated writing and brain-storming techniques, characters, and structure while you write. And if you need more motivation, we know a few good chokeholds. Call 800/800-1733 in LA, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York.

Writers Guild of America

(Producing)

The sole collective bargaining representative for writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable, interactive and new media industries.

Writing Pad

(Education)

Writing Pad is a fabulous writing space in the Silverlake Hills of Los Angeles. With courses in screenwriting, pitching, fiction, poetry, and free writing, Writing Pad offers a nurturing environment with decadent tasting plates and desserts to help fuel creativity. One-day workshops and five-week courses are available.

Written by Clark Script Consultant

(Screenwriting, Consultants)

USC alum, professional screenwriter offers a variety of services to beginning and advanced writers to help their projects get ready for the market.

Wyoming Film Festival

(Festivals)

The Wyoming Film Festival has announced its 2011 Call for Entries to films that interpret the U.S. Rocky Mountain West embracing the themes of environment, equality, and family. Complete information found at www.wyomingfilmfestival.org.

Wyoming Film Office

(Locations)

Wysiwyg Films

()

Wysiwyg distributes through every digital medium currently available, delivering your movie to the widest possible global audience so that it can be viewed in all countries and in all manner of formats:-

Yosemite International Film Festival

(Festivals)

The 2009 festival will showcase feature films, shorts, foreign films, documentaries, animation, music videos, television pilots, an Environmental Filmmakers Showcase, experimental Films, a screenplay competition and more.

YoungCuts Film Festival

(Festivals)

Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking

(Education)

At ZGI, we teach one thing, how to make movies. If you want to take film criticism classes on the French New Wave, we're not for you. Concept to distribution within a year, that's what we do. We run the school like you're on a production. It's an intense experience but everyone who graduates has made their own short film. ZGI is located in beautiful Sedona, AZ. The program is fully accredited through Yavapai College and qualifies for all forms of financial aid, not to mention the affordable tuition.

Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking

(Screenwriting, Workshops)

Zaki Gordon Institute co-founder, Dan Gordon, writer of The Hurricane, Wyatt Earp, Passenger 57 and many other screenplays, play adaptations and novels, will take you first hand through his writing process. From concept to polished script, this dynamic, two-day workshop will cover what it takes to be a succesful writer . Gordon is a master storyteller who creates indelible characters and relationships. From Kevin Bacon’s haunting portrayal of Henry Young in Murder in the First to Kevin Costner’s darkly heroic lawman in Wyatt Earp, from Aidan Quinn’s conflicted spy in The Assignment to Denzel Washington’s towering portrayal of Rubin Carter in The Hurricane, Gordon’s characters are marked by their struggle to maintain their humanity in the face of overwhelming adversity. In addition to his long list of films, Gordon adapted the eight-time Oscar winning movie and novel Terms of Endearment for the stage. The production toured the UK starring Linda Gray of Dallas fame. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from a master. Seating is limited, so please reserve your space early. Call 928-649-4276 Cost $125 for both days Dates & Time Saturday, August 30 & Sunday, August 31 Location Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking, Yavapai College’s Sedona Center for Arts & Technology 4215 Arts Village Drive, Sedona (89A & Cultural Park Place) www.zgi.yc.edu

Zed Fest

(Festivals)

Zed Fest Film Festival and Screenplay Competition was founded to encourage and support low budget independent and amateur filmmakers & screenwriters who work in the horror, science fiction, and action genres.

Zeitbyte Streaming Video

(Producing, Production Services)

Zeitbyte offers a full service solution for Internet video and audio from source to stream. We encode, host and stream your media assets, increase search capacity and provide detailed traffic reports. Zeitbyte makes it easy for you to deliver high-quality content at reasonable rates.

Zeitgeist International Film Festival

(Festivals)