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How Filmmakers Build Social Media Authority On 18 Minutes Per Day
In the summer of 2013 I wrote How Filmmakers Build Twitter Authority in 15 Minutes A Day. I really would suggest you read it - there are some excellent basics that haven't changed since then. Now,...
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5 Greatest Things That Have Happened In Virtual Reality So Far
Virtual reality is not just "the next big thing", and definitely far more than just a gimmick. It's an entirely new step in the evolution of visual storytelling. It's not just 3D and a step forward...
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Australian Movie Stars You Need to See
The Australian film industry is alive and well, and producing Hollywood level movie stars that you need to see! The Story of the Kelly Gang, the earliest feature film ever made, was created in...
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How Movies About Manhattan Have Been Used to Market the Area
Movies aren't advertising per se, but that doesn't mean some movies aren't really good at convincing people a certain geographic location has merits above and beyond other places on the planet. This is...
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10 Web Series You Should Be Watching in 2016
Looking to refresh your web series viewing for 2016? Here's a list of 10 web series that have episodes coming out this year - some on multiple seasons, others just setting out. For a little while, web...
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7 of the Best Films about “The Daughter”
To mark the 2016 release of Simon Stone's Australian feature The Daughter, centring on the unearthing of a family secret, the film grants the daughter, (Odessa Young) the pivotal role in the story, in...
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How to Monetise Your Comic Book or Graphic Novel
“We’ve been over this, nobody’s looking for a puppeteer in today’s wintery economic climate”, says Craig Schwartz in the opening scene of Charlie Kaufman’s Being John Malkovich. Replace “puppeteer”...
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Chris Milk’s Revolutionary Work On Virtual Reality
Chris Milk is a photographer, director, entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Within (Virtual Reality). Beginning his career in music videos, commercials and photography shortly gaining recognition....
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Why You Should Care About The Genre of Your Story
"It's a romantic comedy about this woman and this man..." "It's a thriller about a lobbyist who..." "It's a zombie coming-of-age story..." All loglines should have several things: a conflict, a main...
View ArticleFive Times I Thought Our Indie Film was Doomed to Failure…
“Wait, I’m sorry, we need to do what?” I stuttered into my phone, covering my other ear as I pressed the handset against my temple, “…but that’s ridiculous! I don’t know any trumpet players. Certainly...
View ArticleI Created a Web Series Now What?
As a web creator that’s been around awhile, an instructor for Raindance and someone who is also the Chair of International Academy of Web TV (a Division of The Caucus) I am often asked, “I have this...
View ArticleTop 15 Video Essayists on Youtube
Great art inspires further art. This inspiration can be found within films, but the criticism and analysis of film can also be viewed as artwork itself. Online Video has allowed talented and thoughtful...
View ArticleInterview with Dan Speerin, Filmmaker and Web Creator
Dan Speerin was one of the first YouTube Partners in Canada, and the first Canadian host on The Young Turks Network. He’s the co-creator and producer of several successful multiplatform series, from...
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The World of Erotic VR
What’s that? The term ‘erotic’ may cause a few blushes and signal something ‘dirty’ or ‘taboo’. Whatever preconceptions you have about the term, it does hold a certain fascination for cinema audiences....
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Easter Egg Hunt – Find Easter Eggs – Win Free Stuff
Who doesn’t like a treasure hunt! It’s Easter. We’ve hidden 4 kinds of terrific Raindance Easter eggs on our website. Collect one – or as many as you can – and get free stuff. It won’t cost a dime....
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12 Christmas Gifts for the Film Nerd in Your Life
Have any filmmakers or film lovers in your life? I sure do. Check out these items if you’re stumped on what to get them this holiday season: 1) Overlook Hotel Socks €9.00 Make socks exciting for your...
View Article8 Streaming Websites For Independent Films You May Not Know
Seeking more film festival vibes and inspiring visions in your ordinary life? If you can’t attend festivals as much as you would like to or you don’t have the luxury of small distribution in your town,...
View ArticleMusic Videos Directed By Auteurs
Last week, Netflix released a 15 minute IMAX short film/music video Anima, starring Thom Yorke and featuring three songs from his new album of the same name. Directed by none other than Paul Thomas...
View ArticleHulu TV- The next generation streaming service from Walt Disney Company
Hulu TV – The next generation streaming service from Walt Disney Company These days, the cable operators are pretty much frustrated due to the low business of increased online streaming services. Many...
View ArticleHow God Handles Screenwriting Problems – 7 Ways
Sometimes screenwriting problems can be solved by going back to the basics. that come from the ancient prophets. Are you familiar with Bible code? Scientists have studied the ancient manuscripts and...
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