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How To Sell Short Films Online
2011-11-25 04:39:41
This question is asked by many short filmmakers and directors. Why is it so hard to make money selling short films online? Prior to IndieFilmZ, it has been difficult to make any type of income, let alone a living, selling short films online. Aside from the market being saturate...
2011-11-25 13:28:22
After much anticipation, IndieFilmZ.com is undergoing the finishing stages of implementation, meaning that soon enough you can finally answer the question that you’ve been asking yourself, “How do I sell my short films?” We are here to jumpstart every aspiring filmmaker’s career by giv...
Why Making Short Films Is Gaining Popularity
2010-11-25 13:08:30
Ever since the rise of YouTube and other “broadcast yourself” websites, people have been enjoying creating their own films (usually of themselves) and showing their friends and family. Rising along this same trend is the amount of serious short filmmakers, determined to surpasses the lines...
2010-12-05 18:57:41
To live off of your passion is a great goal, and if you are trying to sell short films online, then IndieFilmZ can help turn that vision into a reality. We are currently constructing our site to make it the easiest, fastest, and most effective way to sell indie films online. Ha...
Watching Short Films Online Or...
2010-12-12 17:42:31
Sometimes going to the movies is a good time, although it clearly isn’t a good time when you have to shell out $10 for admission and get charged ultimate premium pricing for refreshments. Why not relax in the comfort of your own home and watch indie films online? Sure, you ...
2010-12-17 09:23:04
We are very aware that you can submit short films to be viewed by the world, as we've seen plenty of videos across the Web. What makes submitting short films so different on IndieFilmZ.com? Easy. Here, you can make money with short films! What are you making at other short fi...
2010-12-18 22:48:52
Aren’t you tired of visiting your neighborhood movie rental spot and seeing the same old weak movies? Haven’t you had enough of the stock actors and stock storyline offered in online rental subscriptions? It’s time that you watch indie films online. IndieFilmZ gives ...
2010-12-23 00:26:02
What is going on with movies nowadays? The majority of movies that are released into theaters are either copycats of past films or video games, or just have the exact same storyline as the movie that came out the week before? Is anybody doing something about this? Indie filmmakers ...
2010-12-24 23:25:07
When is the last time you have sold short films? Have you ever taken one of your creative works and turned into a source of profit? How hard was it? How long did it take you to find that first short film lover? We are sure that it wasn't easy. The big question is, with all of the peopl...
2010-12-29 13:14:23
From where do you draw your inspiration to film? Short films are usually the result of an impactful event or occurence in the life of a short filmmaker, and many times it leads to a fulfilling and moving short indie film. When viewers watch independent short films, it is important that c...
What Makes A Short Film A Short Film?
2011-01-02 08:39:44
What makes a short film a short film? It is more than simply its duration. Short films are elegant masterpieces created around a centralized topic that is conveyed in a smaller period of time, many times in 8 minutes or less. Some short indie films are 30 minutes long, yet are conv...
2011-01-05 18:59:15
Some of the first and most acclaimed short films have been in the animated genre. After all, cartoons have always been shorter than any TV episode or sitcom. Think for a second about Steamboat Willie, the third Mickey Mouse cartoon ever. This animated short film previewed bef...
2011-01-11 18:07:51
What's in a viral video nowadays? A bear that can wield a bo staff? Somebody's uncle falling off of a boat into water? Pretty much anything can go viral that results in a quick chuckle. Entertainment is something that many people place a high value upon, and the previous examples illus...
2011-01-19 19:40:07
Location, location, location. Many people take that term literally, and some not literally enough. The location of a short indie film is very important for not only the filmmaker, but also the audience as well. Where a short film takes place can draw many people directly into the s...
2011-01-25 02:34:22
If we had to bring you all of the reasons that indie films rock, we would be here all day. Mainstream motives have been going downhill as the formula has been done over and over for a long time. People have been focking into the indie genre at an amazing rate due to boredom, disconnectio...
2011-01-29 23:11:22
There are also some myths and predispositions about indie films and what they are all about. Of course, there can’t be anything good without people starting rumors and such to fend people off of the topic. Even so, short indie films have powered through many a stereotype to continue bring gr...
Should Have Just Stayed At Home
2011-02-03 23:14:40
Everybody has been there. You decide to go out for a movie and the chores and hassles begin. First, you have to actually get up and get ready to go. Don't forget to bring a jacket too since the theater may be 20 degrees. Once your momentum is started, it is time to fight that horrible Frid...
2011-02-26 20:56:59
“The Orange” is a short animated film directed by Nick Fox-Grieg. It was the 2010 Animated Shorts winner at South By Southwest Film Festival. This film has a running time of only two minutes and fifteen seconds, but what it lacks in length, it more than makes up for...
2011-02-26 13:38:12
Promotional tools are necessary to attract film enthusiast to watch your short film, and if you are on a campus it is easy to get people to come to IndieFilmZ and watch your short film. Whether it is a short romance film or a short animated film, a poster can say a lot.. These tools also giv...
2011-02-26 14:04:17
The role of the short film had been somewhat restricted in the past; they were used in such ways as a platform to showcase the talents of up and coming filmmakers, a teaser sequence from a feature film designed to entice investment in the larger project, a film festival submission, or as a f...
Where Are You Getting Your Funding From?
2011-02-28 02:02:36
“Crowd-funding”, or as many people refer to it in non-profit organizations and politics, “grassroots funding”, is something that should be invoked for financing short indie films. The technology that we use today allows indie filmmakers to access better quality equipment for less money...
2011-03-04 13:22:26
For decades independent film makers have been maintaining a career underground, only shining when a mainstream effort is put their way. It goes without saying that to be and indie filmmaker can be a struggle at times, and seeing your name in flashing lights is almost out of the question....
2011-03-06 13:41:41
So you finally worked hard and got your distribution deal. Now what? Do you think that there is money to be made now? Forget that lots of places all over are buying your indie film, and somebody is making a decent chunk of change off of it, but you aren’t seeing a thing. Ho...
2011-03-08 18:49:05
Most first time indie filmmakers think about movie distribution last. Most are more inclined to consider pre-production and production. Distribution came in last in their priorities. Typically, indie film has lower budget and little less known actors. Major film outfits are not inclined to dis...
Indiefilmz.com Launches Website
2011-03-13 22:59:42
Indiefilmz.com Launches Website with Free Storage Space for Independent Filmmakers CHICAGO (August 12, 2010) -- Indieflimz.com, a groundbreaking new concept and showplace for serious producers and fans of Independent film, video and digital motion pictures, launched to...
More On Indie Film Distribution
2011-03-17 15:47:09
The traditional short indie film distribution model is shifting, yet with change comes dynamic opportunity. Just like publishing soundtracks and music. The World Wide Web has opened up new ways to promote market and create a buzz for your short indie film. Regular PR is still an important aspect of ...
Tips On Producing Short Indie Films
2011-11-25 15:09:04
Making a persuasive independent video is a large obstacle, yet it is also a excellent chance to be able to communicate your own perspective and imagination to the entire world. In the event that you are preparing a great independent film, you will need to understand exactly how to obtain the finest ...
2011-03-23 03:00:12
Audio is very important in any indie film, so are you doing enough to capture and impress an audience?The main idea is to never use the on-board microphone. Your camera was made for video, not audio. Even if you have to borrow a shotgun mic for your shoot, take the dare. Bad audio will t...
2011-11-25 13:03:58
Not having a huge budget can be a problem for indie filmmakers, and this can become a problem when your extremely vivid vision cannot be fully brought to the table. There are hundreds of film festivals around the U.S. every year and the emerging Internet platform also helps bring short films t...
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