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I thought this was worth sharing, especially as discussions continue about non-traditional ways that filmmakers can take the production and distribution of their projects into their own hands, and reach their audiences directly (existing companies/organizations/initiatives aside – and there are several; consider this a continuation of the conversation, as well as a short history lesson). [...]

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We tend to focus heavily on filmmakers (directors), neglecting the fact that there are other crucial roles in the filmmaking process that deserve to be given their own platform; and I’m working to do just that. For example, recently DP extraodinaire Cybel Martin began contributing a monthly cinematographer’s column for SA, which many of you [...]

Continue Reading Calling All Actors, Writers, Editors, Producers… What’s Your Story?

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A found-footage hazing film titled He Ain’t Heavy, written and directed by jeff obafemi carr (the all-lower case is his emphasis not mine), made its World Premiere at the 2012 Nashville Film Festival, where it won the Ground Zero Tennessee Spirit Award for Best Feature Film. It’s carr’s feature film debut, which he says took 9 year to [...]

Continue Reading Preview Award-Winning Found-Footage Fraternity Hazing Film ‘He Ain’t Heavy’

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She’s Not Our Sister List Price: $14.98 List Price: $14.98 Your Price: $13.49- What happens when three sisters find out they stand to inherit a multimillion-dollar fortune, and in the process discover a half-sister their estranged father never told them about? In this powerful and inspirational musical stage play, three women e Your Price: $13.49 [...]

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