10 Films to be Nominated for Best Picture at 82nd Academy Awards

by Rebecca Pahle | Published Jun. 24, 2009

The upcoming 82nd Academy Awards will be the first since 1943 to feature 10 nominations in the Best Picture Category. As always, only one film will be awarded the Best Picture Oscar, though Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Sid Ganis believes that including 10 Best Picture contenders "is going to allow Academy voters to recognize and include some of the fantastic movies that often show up in the other Oscar categories, but have been squeezed out of the race for the top prize." (1 comment)

Find The Perfect Script on InkTip

by Kyle Rupprecht

Are you a movie producer or other entertainment professional searching for a stellar script? Or a savvy screenwriter eager to have your work produced as a feature film? If you answered "yes" to either question, then be sure to check out InkTip.

NALIP Celebrates 10 Years

by Nora Murphy

Ten years ago a group of Latino producers, academics and media activists took it upon themselves to raise awareness of Latinos in the entertainment industry. What resulted was the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP).

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50 Best Websites for Moviemakers 2009

by Jennifer M. Wood
The Internet offers moviemakers a unique opportunity for sharing their work with the world. But distribution is not the only way the Web can assist aspiring and seasoned auteurs alike. From pre-production through post, millions of Websites help today’s cinema artists further their careers. How can you separate the best from the rest? For starters, you can use our second annual roundup of the 50 Best Websites for Moviemakers. (15 comments)

Behind the Scenes at the Spirit Awards

by Lauren Barbato
The champagne and expletives flowed freely at Film Independent’s 24th Annual Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 21st. Held in a massive white tent in a parking lot adjacent to the Santa Monica beach, the Spirit Awards honor films that were made for under a $20 million dollar budget.

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Slumdog Millionaire is Top Dog at 2009 Oscars

by Jennifer M. Wood
As predicated, Danny Boyle's little-indie-that-could, Slumdog Millionaire, took home the most awards at last night's Oscar ceremony, claiming eight Golden Guys in all, including those for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography for Anthony Dod Mantle, Best Editing for Chris Dickens and two nods for its music, one for Best Original Score and the other for Best Original Song.

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Bringing The Spirit to Life

by Mallory Potosky
With technological breakthroughs and inventive storytelling, Frank Miller is making sure that the innovative spirit of his friend and mentor Will Eisner lives on in his latest directorial effort. (5 comments)

Documenting A Cult Classic

by Greg Quinn
Two indie moviemakers learn that making a documentary about a cult classic is like explaining a joke that hardly anyone gets. At least that's the lesson Greg Quinn learned with Return to Lake Havasu, his documentary on the making of Day of the Wolves. (2 comments)

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