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Welcome Independent Filmmakers!

Hopefully, you’ve come to terms with the fact that there are no set rules to making a great film.  Granted, you need good actors, a strong script and a good director to bring the script to life.  And of course, having Jean-Paul Gaultier (the costume designer from “The Fifth Element”), with a perfect filming location in British Columbia, the perfect natural lighting and a million other things won’t hurt either.   These things would be nice, but still no guarantee of a good film.  Just look at Water World.  

So, in the end, there is no magic formula to making a great film.  There is no sage writing web pages who will give you all you need to know about such an intricate process.  (Although, some of us on this project like to thinks so).

Knowing this, we’ve gone through the work of gathering a series of basic tips and products to help you along with your career.   Whether you’re interested in learning how to make your own short film or the best advice for the lighting and sound, the smartest thing you can do is educate yourself.  We’ve collected the best products from the web for this purpose.  If you have had positive experience with other learning tools that you feel should be included on this page, we encourage you to email us with details.

Mentors available for aspiring writers

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5. Variety.com - Pics aplenty at Tribeca
... Apr. 18, 2005, 4:57pm PT Pics aplenty at Tribeca 'Interpreter' speaking for film fest By IAN MOHR advertisement De Niro Sean Penn stars in 'The Interpreter,' which opens up the Tribeca Film Festival ...
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6. CBS News | Tribeca Film Festival Jurors Named | April 30, 2003 13:02:50
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12. New York Cool
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15. Carmichael Films - Press Resource Area: Tribeca Film Festival
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