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If you’re an indie producer, you ought to be part of the Indie Producer Network. The best networking site for independent producers, the group also sponsors an annual “Schmoozefest,” along with a screenwriting contest and short film contest.
This year’s screenwriting contest winner was set up
Director - The Ultimate Gift, One Night with the King
Michael has a Hollywood career that spans more than 2 decades. His screen credits include writer, cameraman, director of photography, special effects cinematography, producer, and director on both television and feature film projects.
Joseph Q Simpkins, of Living Water Films, is playing with his new Red Camera like a kid with a new box of crayons. And, like that exuberant kid, he’s getting outside the lines.
Check out this visual effects sequence done with Timothy Sullivan (script doctor from The List). Joe tells me the shot was done outside […]
Joseph Q. Simpkins just sent pictures shot last weekend with the new Red One Camera. For equipment buffs, check out the company’s blog about the camera and where it’s being used.
The ease of use of a digital camera vs the more traditional film camera is something that could be really attractive to filmmakers. I heard […]
ABC and Anita Renfroe just reached an agreement for the comedian (one of my personal favorites) to do regular contributions to the morning show in 2008. Anita first came to the attention of the show because of her “Mom’s Overture” on YouTube. Crown Video released her video to YouTube, along with several of their other […]
Writer/Director/Producer Thomas Purifoy, Jr., (Modern Parables) recently employed what may be the youngest crew member in filmmaking history. Seen in her father’s arms, little Emily looks at home with the production equipment.
Because of his time in the Navy, Thomas is quite at home in the water, but says Emily is still a little young to […]
Last fall, our friend Kelli Caldwell (weekday on-air talent for KLOVE Radio) did a radio interview with some of the cast and crew from “Fireproof,” Sherwood Pictures’ newest film.
Alex Kendrick (Facing the Giants, Flywheel) and Kirk Cameron (Left Behind: Tribulation Force, Left Behind: World at War) talked about the film, their roles, and the impact […]
Writer/Producer/Director/Lead - “The Theory of Everything“
David de Vos’ film credits read like something out of a science fiction novel, with an occasional drift into reality TV and theme-park shows. Fresh from a stint teaching at YWAM’s University of the Nations on the Big Island of Hawaii, we talked as he headed home at the end of a busy day.
Just got word from Brian Bird (writer/producer of Touched by An Angel series) that he and his production partner Michael Landon, Jr. (Love Comes Softly series) have a couple of features in development. The duo that brought us The Last Sin Eater and Saving Sarah Cain start production on February 27th in Canada.
The greatest football […]
At last week’s meeting of the Biola Studio Task Force, writer/director Lauralee Farrer asked:
Where do we get the idea we’re supposed to make money with our art? If we don’t are we not going to do our art?
The question was asked during a discussion about her newest film, a documentary entitled The Fair Trade. Lauralee […]
Check your local theaters for a new movie Valentine’s Day weekend from Dave Christiano. Titled Me & You, Us, Forever, it’s based in part on Dave’s own story of love found and love lost.
Attending a film opening weekend is like voting in the presidential primary (which I did today!).
It was a case of deja vu […]
Kelly’s Filmworks (The Perfect Stranger, Another Perfect Stranger, and The Stranger short series) is in production on a new feature film titled “Clancy.”
The original story is written and directed by Jefferson Moore. “Clancy” is the story of a 10-year-old runaway girl who connects with a homeless Gulf War veteran. Christina Fougnie (seen at left), […]
I ran across a movie called Fissure the other day. Don’t ask how I found it. I just did. It looks very interesting. Not safe, but interesting. So I decided to contact the producer (Russ Pond). That’s what I do; it’s part of my job to find people making films and get into their business. […]
Dan Millican (pictured directing Kevin Max and co-star) of Serendipitous Films is in production on his first Christian film in Fort Worth, Texas. Kevin Max of dcTalk plays the lead; a frontman for a Christian rock band. After losing everything meaningful in life because of his personal demons, he goes on the road to find […]
Actress - Enchanted
Kevin Lima, the director of “Enchanted,” is a Disney fan. He should be. He executive-produced “The Wild,” directed “Tarzan,” “102 Dalmatians,” and “A Goofy Movie,” and was credited with character designer and/or animator for “Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” and a handful of other Disney animated films.
As a special nod to Disney’s princesses, he invited 3 of them to be involved in the making of “Enchanted.” Jodi Benson, the voice of “The Little Mermaid,” plays the role of Patrick Dempsey’s assistant. [Notice the aquarium in the office] I was able to chat with Jodi about the film and her experiences as Disney’s ambassador for feature animation.
Actor - The Great Debaters
In talking with Denzel Whitaker, I was immediately struck by his poise. The 17-year-old actor portrays James Farmer, Jr., a member of a debate team from a small black college in East Texas, who goes on to become one of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement.
I had a few moments to talk with Denzel about the upcoming film, his family, and what he likes to do in his spare time.
Writer: For One More Day
What would you do if you had one more day with someone who has already died? Would it change you or the way you remember that person? That’s the question explored in the new movie “For One More Day.” Premiering on ABC this Sunday, December 9, 9:00 PM Eastern & Pacific, it’s the third film based on a book by author Mitch Albom. Produced by Oprah Winfrey, it follows in the tradition of “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The Five People You Meet in Heaven,” creating a thought-provoking film about the relationships in our lives.
Author: Love Comes Softly series
With more than 75 books written and more than 23 million copies sold, Janette Oke is one of the most prolific writers of Christian fiction. Her stories set in earlier historical times still reach the hearts of readers today because they can identify with the emotions experienced by her characters. 5 of the 8 books in her Love Comes Softly series have been made into films which promise to be as popular as her books.
David Hochman did an up-close and personal interview with actor Denzel Washington for the December 2007 issue of the “Reader’s Digest.” It’s a very engaging discussion, and the topics range from Washington’s personal faith to his relationship with his parents to “Godless Hollywood.”
Perhaps if we focus on the positive aspects of Washington and others of […]
Gary Wheeler’s film “The List” (see previous post) continues to set box office records and perform above expectations in theaters. Gary sent us an email update today, and every independent filmmaker should be encouraged by his success. When you get ready to release your own film, if you’re considering a targeted theatrical release, you should […]
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