https://padlet.com/bobafett521/g6fni1mjnqb2 Where the real movie magic happens. en-us 2019-02-08 06:36:38 UTC 2019-02-08 07:21:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Soccerball.png bobafett521 https://padlet.com/bobafett521/g6fni1mjnqb2/wish/329084857 There is no shortage of people nowadays making the claim that modern cinema is overflowing with cheesy and predictable screenplays filled to the brim with abundant cliches and brightly colored explosions. This can be true if you only examine the surface. If one was to dig deeper, they would find that hundreds of cheaply produced films that actually have something to say are being made every year by talented aspiring filmmakers.

Man and camera silhouette image, nofilmschool.com]]> 2019-02-08 07:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bobafett521/g6fni1mjnqb2/wish/329084857 bobafett521 https://padlet.com/bobafett521/g6fni1mjnqb2/wish/329091188 Say there's a somebody out there who has an idea for a movie. Most people do not have access to the resources typically required, and have no studio backing to cover the budget of acquiring the items. If the filmmaker is dedicated enough, they find any means neccesary to see their idea become a reality. They may need to empty their piggy banks to buy their own camera. Frequent trips will be made to the local thrift store to obtain the costumes on a minimal budget. The actors may not be the most professional in the world, but they'll be appearing out of sheer passion and dedication, rather than the paycheck (which is guaranteed to be quite small). The filmmaker will need to cover these production costs out of his own pocket, and will probably be acting as director, editor, producer, and sometimes even lead star. But if the passion is there, it will show through in the final product.

 Quora. “How To Make An Indie Film That Doesn't Look Cheap.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 20 Sept. 2017, www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2017/09/20/how-to-make-an-indie-film-that-doesnt-look-cheap/#7a00bb58429b. 

]]> 2019-02-08 07:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bobafett521/g6fni1mjnqb2/wish/329091188 bobafett521 https://padlet.com/bobafett521/g6fni1mjnqb2/wish/329093242 Independent filmmaking is the process of making a motion picture without the help of a major production company. They often tell more deep and personal stories than typical Hollywood productions, and focus more on character building rather than grand action set pieces. This is a result of two major factors: the low budget of the film's production, and independent filmmaker's passion for personal and emotional stories. Few actors are typically used, and they are usually unknowns, or even friends of the director lending a helping hand. While there are production companies that specialize in independent film (more on that later), most of them cannot grant the same budget to an independent film that a major studio would give to a blockbuster.

What really is an independent film? image, indiefilmhustle.com]]> 2019-02-08 08:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bobafett521/g6fni1mjnqb2/wish/329093242 bobafett521 https://padlet.com/bobafett521/g6fni1mjnqb2/wish/329095381 Audiences of today are desperately craving films with meaning. Much of what is flung at screens today is seen as passable entertainment that is distracting for the time being and will be forgot within a couple of hours. They want something with some meat to it. Something that inspires ideas or concepts that aren't typically covered in mainstream media. There are few independent filmmakers alive who will tell you that their film was completed simply to make a profit or for bragging rights. The people who are putting the time and effort into crafting a well written story on a shoestring budget are the ones who are keeping the heart and soul of the film industry alive, as they understand what it means to be a cinephile (film fan). They know that the passion comes first, and everything else comes second.

Man filming scene image, cloudfront.net]]> 2019-02-08 08:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bobafett521/g6fni1mjnqb2/wish/329095381 bobafett521 https://padlet.com/bobafett521/g6fni1mjnqb2/wish/329099260 Spike Lee is a director who started off with virtually nothing in terms of budget and resources. But he had an idea, the passion, and the dedication needed to make that dream a reality. He wrote, directed, starred in, and produced his first feature film "She's Gotta Have It" for an estimated budget of $175,000 (IMdB.com), and he's only grown from there. He uses his films to spread a message to the public rather than regurgitate more generic and predictable films. As a black filmmaker, he's used his passion to tell stories highlighting the struggles, triumphs, and lives of African Americans. He's written some of the most profound films ever made depicting racial conflict, including the polarizing "Do the Right Thing", and more recently, the Academy Award nominated "BlacKkKlansman". Here he's got some great advice for aspiring filmmakers

 MasterClass. “Spike Lee Teaches Independent Filmmaking | Official Trailer | MasterClass.” YouTube, YouTube, 22 Sept. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1sm4JEqCdo. ]]> 2019-02-08 08:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bobafett521/g6fni1mjnqb2/wish/329099260 bobafett521 https://padlet.com/bobafett521/g6fni1mjnqb2/wish/329102342 In the current technological climate we live in now, it's becoming much simpler for someone to conjure up their own independent film. Cameras are easier to come by, as virtually everyone has one built into their cell phones (a very high quality one at that!). One does not need an incredibly large budget to produce their own feature anymore, and more and more people are taking advantage of this to pursue their passion. With indie films on the rise, new production companies that specialize in funding these films came to be, arguably none more famous than A24. One of the most respected production companies out there, A24 has produced a myriad of successful indies, including "Lady Bird", "Eighth Grade", "Mid90s", "The Disaster Artist", "Ex Machina", "Room", and 2017 Best Picture winner "Moonlight".

A24 logo image, wordpress.com]]> 2019-02-08 08:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bobafett521/g6fni1mjnqb2/wish/329102342 bobafett521 https://padlet.com/bobafett521/g6fni1mjnqb2/wish/329105456 Independent filmmakers are dominating the film industry, and that statement becomes more and more true with each passing day. What would have sounded like wishful thinking has slowly but surely become a reality, and as technology becomes more accessible to the average person, those numbers will continue to grow. We are living in a time of endless possibilities, where anyone can create their own feature film if they really want it. All they need is passion, dedication, and endless creativity. And of course, a camera. Who could forget the camera?

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