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Netflix Starts to Prefer Low-Budget Filmmaking

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2024-04-28

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Netflix is pivoting to lower-budget filmmaking projects, moving away from the high-octane big-budget action flicks, the New York Times reports. That would be a piece of great news for filmmakers as it…

Shooting a Micro-Budget Independent Production, but Getting an Awe-Inspiring Million Dollar Result

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-11-10

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FULL CIRCLE is an inspiring true story of snowboarder Trevor Kennison and legendary skier Barry Corbet. Directed and filmed by Josh Berman, this outstanding project is a reference for micro-budget indie production,…

Sundance 2023: The Cameras That Shot the Selected Narrative Films

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Yossy Mendelovich

2023-01-23

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IndieWire has published its extensive survey regarding the cameras and lenses that shot 40 narrative films at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. We took the data and organize it in order to…

Shooting an indie commercial with the RED Komodo. Picture: CauseTraffic

Shooting an Indie Commercial on the RED Komodo

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-03-31

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The commercial below can be used as a reference for those who consider shooting an indie-style project with minimal resources and still get solid results. This project was shot on the RED…

Vimeo: “We are a B2B solution, not the indie version of YouTube.”

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Yossy Mendelovich

2022-03-17

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3 mins read

It appears that Vimeo issues ultimatums for independent creators. Filmmakers claim that Vimeo demands them to pay thousands of dollars or their videos will be deleted. That’s because of a business shift…

Watch: A Short Film Shot on the iPhone 13 Pro’s Cinematic Mode

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-12-01

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2 mins read

Filmmaker Sean Alami has decided to shoot a short film utilizing the Cinematic mode of the new iPhone 13 Pro and to see if this sophisticated toy can replace your cinema gear.…

‘Infamous’ Cinematography: Super 35mm and Extreme Closeups Crafted by DP Eve Cohen

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-09-24

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The action crime thriller, Infamous, can be used as a case study for cinematographers, filmmakers, and storytellers, among other films that utilized beautiful extreme close-ups combined with dynamic shots in order to…

Charon: Award-Winning Feature Shot and Edited on iPhone 8 With Zero Budget and One Location

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-07-07

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Sometimes, the COVID’s quarantine can help to boost creativity. Here’s a pure example of how filmmaker Jennifer Zhang has utilized her quarantine to produce an award-winning feature, shot (and edited) entirely on…

Amazon Prime Video Says “NO” to Independent Filmmakers

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-03-01

News

3 mins read

Till now, Amazon Prime Video Direct (APVD) was the only mainstream service that accepts unsolicited film submissions. However, it seems that this strategy might change as a result of the new decision…

Developing a Filmmaking Career: Tips & Tricks by Filmmaker Michael Matteo Rossi

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Yossy Mendelovich

2021-02-16

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5 mins read

Nowadays, almost everyone can make a film. However, developing a filmmaking career is a whole new ball game. It’s hard and tricky, and most of your success will be based on your…

independent filmmaking

Netflix Starts to Prefer Low-Budget Filmmaking

Shooting a Micro-Budget Independent Production, but Getting an Awe-Inspiring Million Dollar Result

Sundance 2023: The Cameras That Shot the Selected Narrative Films

Shooting an Indie Commercial on the RED Komodo

Vimeo: “We are a B2B solution, not the indie version of YouTube.”

Watch: A Short Film Shot on the iPhone 13 Pro’s Cinematic Mode

‘Infamous’ Cinematography: Super 35mm and Extreme Closeups Crafted by DP Eve Cohen

Charon: Award-Winning Feature Shot and Edited on iPhone 8 With Zero Budget and One Location

Amazon Prime Video Says “NO” to Independent Filmmakers

Developing a Filmmaking Career: Tips & Tricks by Filmmaker Michael Matteo Rossi

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