Irreverent stories about running an alternative, locally owned, independent movie theater in a small Oregon town; appreciations of fiercely loyal patrons; and rants about the peculiar business of... More > dealing with movie studios. Paul also writes about his earlier experiences running movie theaters, some of which are now gone forever, and his forays into the American West, as seen from the seat of his motorcycle. Movies and motorcycles, twin passions for Paul, provide a never-ending supply of inspiration for Paul’s creativity.< Less
Irreverent stories about running an alternative, locally owned, independent movie theater in a small Oregon town; appreciations of fiercely loyal patrons; and rants about the peculiar business of... More > dealing with movie studios. Paul also writes about his earlier experiences running movie theaters, some of which are now gone forever, and his forays into the American West, as seen from the seat of his motorcycle. Movies and motorcycles, twin passions for Paul, provide a never-ending supply of inspiration for Paul’s creativity.< Less
Independent filmmaker, curator and educator Nadine M. Patterson shares over twenty years of experience in the world of independent cinema. This book offers practical advice for the independent... More > filmmaker, and critical analysis of the industry.< Less
Synergy Magazine
Volume 2 No.1 2009
World Cinema Special Issue
Features includes New Zealand Cinema, Dario Argento: Maestro of Giallo and Italian
Horror Cinema, Beginners Guide to World Cinema and... More > The Independent Cinema of Eric Stanze
as well as lots of reviews including special segments on World Cult and Horror Cinema !< Less
In "Beyond Bergman," film reviewer Brad Koplowitz, best known for his movie maven website, has compiled for the first time reviews of the best independent and foreign films from 1990-2009. ... More > "Beyond Bergman" will open your eyes to a new age of contemporary cinema where you can forget Hollywood and discover over 400 great, little known screen gems.< Less
In "Beyond Bergman," film reviewer Brad Koplowitz, best known for his movie maven website, has compiled for the first time reviews of the best independent and foreign films from 1990-2009. ... More > "Beyond Bergman" will open your eyes to a new age of contemporary cinema where you can forget Hollywood and discover over 400 great, little known screen gems.< Less
Film Festival Secrets will help you:
• Select the right festival for your film
• Prepare your festival screener
• Save money on festival fees
• Create marketing collateral
•... More > Craft a screening sell-out plan
--and more!
"Chris Holland's advice on navigating the film festival circuit is invaluable."
- Brian Udovich, co-producer of The Wackness and All the Boys Love Mandy Lane
"As a film festival programmer who has also been a filmmaker, I can honestly say that this book succeeds where so many others have failed in terms of describing the realities of the festival circuit."
- John Merriman, Austin Film Festival Programmer
“Going into the game forewarned can help you create a better plan of attack and make decisions that are best for you and your film. ‘Film Festival Secrets’ can steer you on the right path. I highly recommend this book.”
- Dan Masucci, Fountainhead Pictures< Less
Film Festival Secrets will help you:
• Select the right festival for your film
• Prepare your festival screener
• Save money on festival fees
• Create marketing collateral
•... More > Craft a screening sell-out plan
--and more!
"Chris Holland's advice on navigating the film festival circuit is invaluable."
- Brian Udovich, co-producer of The Wackness and All the Boys Love Mandy Lane
"As a film festival programmer who has also been a filmmaker, I can honestly say that this book succeeds where so many others have failed in terms of describing the realities of the festival circuit."
- John Merriman, Austin Film Festival Programmer
“Going into the game forewarned can help you create a better plan of attack and make decisions that are best for you and your film. ‘Film Festival Secrets’ can steer you on the right path. I highly recommend this book.”
- Dan Masucci, Fountainhead Pictures< Less
With his latest film "Capitalism: A Love Story," Michael Moore proved once again that he is the leading creative voice for the new Left in America. Titles such as "Roger &... More > Me," "Bowling for Columbine," "Fahrenheit 9/11" and "Sicko" are associated with an artist who has dedicated his professional life to expose the foibles of an America that believes itself virtuous and free, but which can only breathe on anger, mistrust and paranoia. "American Dissident: The Political Art of Michael Moore" is an engaging and thought-provoking look at the work of America’s most controversial civil libertarian. Through a personal reading and passionate defense of Moore’s project, it offers for the first time a detailed analysis of his feature films and television series, "TV Nation" and "The Awful Truth." - Francois Primeau is a professor of cinema and an independent filmmaker in Canada.< Less
With his latest film "Capitalism: A Love Story," Michael Moore proved once again that he is the leading creative voice for the new Left in America. Titles such as "Roger &... More > Me," "Bowling for Columbine," "Fahrenheit 9/11" and "Sicko" are associated with an artist who has dedicated his professional life to expose the foibles of an America that believes itself virtuous and free, but which can only breathe on anger, mistrust and paranoia. "American Dissident: The Political Art of Michael Moore" is an engaging and thought-provoking look at the work of America’s most controversial civil libertarian. Through a personal reading and passionate defense of Moore’s project, it offers for the first time a detailed analysis of his feature films and television series, "TV Nation" and "The Awful Truth." - Francois Primeau is a professor of cinema and an independent filmmaker in Canada.< Less