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North Carolina School of the Arts
By Timothy Rhys
With so many satisfied students vouching for them, it's not lonely at the top for this cutting-edge film education powerhouse.
Jim Jarmusch’s Golden Rules
By Jim Jarmusch
Indie film's outspoken auteur shares a few things he's learned after more than 20 years in the business.
Top Guru Talks
By Rick Schmidt
Indie moviemaking guru Rick Schmidt answers your questions.
Mexico
By David William Foster
Despite tough economic times, Mexican moviemakers are cementing the country's long reputation for innovation.
An International Affair
By Brandi Savitt
For one young New York-based producer, the making of Rent-A-Husband was a very educational, very international affair.
Gayle Ferraro
By Timothy Rhys
Most documentarians shy away from the kind of subject matter that intrigues Gayle Ferraro. With her gentle but unflinching eye, Ferraro has found a niche by serving as silent tourguide to the heart of the world's most enigmatic cultures.
Poker Movies
By Rustin Thompson
Like poker, moviemaking is a game of playing the odds-and getting lucky. What happens when these activities collide?
Features: Marathon Moviemaking
By Christopher Zara
A crop of new "marathon" festivals are daring moviemakers to write, produce, edit and show a movie in 72 hours or less!
Letters: Letters
By Letters
Notebook: MM Notebook
By Timothy Rhys
Features: When Opportunity Knocks
Melissa Miller and Russell Costanzo
In Hollywood, one actor's pass is another actor's golden ticket.
Features: Biograph’s Biography
By Jennifer M. Wood
After more than 100 years, the Biograph Company remains an important part of film's history-and maybe its future.
Features: 10 Best Cities to be a Moviemaker
By James L. Menzies
Think you know who made the cut? The answers may surprise you as MM counts down the 10 best cities in the U.S. to make movies.
Features: Where Are They Now?
By Jennifer M. Wood
We foresaw big things from each of these past MM interview subjects. How many delivered?
Features: Legends of Sundance
By Jennifer M. Wood
Triumph on the mountain is what many moviemakers dream about, but where does it really get you?
Features: Indie Sizzle vs. Hollywood Fizzle
By W. Duke Greenhill
The latest Sundance smash doesn't occupy as many screens as the newest action flick out of Hollywood-but maybe it should!
Features: 20 Best Festival “Investments”
By Jennifer M. Wood
With film festival submission fees on the rise, choosing the best "investments" for your buck is the only smart way to go.
Features: Soft Money in Hard Times
By Mark Litwak, Esq.
Much to the chagrin of moviemakers, traditional financing avenues for indie film is drying up. Shooting in an area with film production incentives offers one bright spot.
Features: Death, Taxes and Tom Hanks
By James L. Menzies
An A-List name may help you find financing for a movie, but the box office numbers show that a star alone is no guarantee of a return on your investment.
Features: What’s New in Distribution
By Jennifer M. Wood
Your movie may be great, but are you pitching it to the right distributor? Find out what some of today's hungriest companies are look for.
Features: Fritz Lang: The Lost Interview
Lloyd Chesley and Michael Gould
More than 30 years after two young film school graduates spent an afternoon with the legendary director, Lang's words still fascinate.
Features: 10 Years of MovieMaker; 10 Years of Indie Film
By Andy Rose
A lot has happened since the first issue of MM hit newsstands. Here are a few highlights.
Features: Sundance from the Inside
By Brian O'Hare
With the spirit of John Cassavetes at his side, one young moviemaker travels to the Sundance Producer's Workshop, searching for enlightenment- and maybe a three-picture deal.
Features: The Physics of Moving Pictures
By Bob Fisher
A panel of veteran cinematographers weighs in on balancing aesthetics with technology.
Features: The Art of the Poster
By David Konow
The era of the truly artistic movie poster may have passed, but a handful of legendary artists aren't done creating just yet.
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