At this very moment probably there’s no a filmmaker that didn’t question those simple but yet very important words.
I’ll spare you a longer debate on this topic and go with a simple YES. Yes you do, stop fooling yourself.
And here are the 5 main reasons on why you should go with a yes:
- you’re new to all of this;
- you have no idea how it works;
- even less you know to whom to offer your film. Now, don’t worry, you’re not the only one;
- it is definitely 24/7 hour job, not something you can do along the way;
- in other words you’ll have no time for a new project you’re starting/or plan to start (we wouldn’t like to see you giving up on it)
Rekindle The Inner Spirit
I love weekends (like all of you I guess). It’s the perfect time to: make plans for the upcoming week (yes, I’m workaholic, I admit. You’ll hardly see me lying in bed); read the reviews of newly ”out of the box thinking” type of documentaries (add some of these to must-watch list); surf the web in the look out for appealing projects; yell at the postman on why the package is late (again)…
One of those ”out of the box thinking” documentaries (or better say projects) is ”The Secret Trial 5” by young filmmaker Amar Wala.
”The Secret Trial 5 is a crowdfunded documentary in-progress that examines the human impact of Canada’s “war on terror”; specifically the use of security certificates, a tool that allows for indefinite detention, with no charges, and secret evidence. Over the last decade, 5 men have been held under security certificates in Canada. They spent between 2 and 7 years in prison each. None of them have been charged with a crime.”
In the video below you can see some exclusive footage from the project:
More information (including crowdfunding page) you can find here
Why should you support it?
In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. I know you’re one of them.
Support the project, tell your friends and share, share, share…
Till next time
xx
Are You Up For A Dance?
The first crowdfunding project that has a ”privilege” to be featured is…
”Always look up and do what you love, that’s the lesson that Fernanda Bianchini teaches all her students. Fernanda started the ballet school for the blind program 16 years ago, teaching a dozen girls when she was only 15 years old. Despite people’s disbelief, Fernanda has persisted in teaching the blind ballet and the Fernanda Bianchini’s Association of Ballet and Arts for the Blind is now used as a reference all over the world.”
What is the film about?
”This film is about young people and how passion has driven them to do something that seemed unreachable. It’s important to see these characters outside of the dance school, interacting with other people and places. This film is not only about the beauty of dance; it is also about the beauty of perseverance. We want the audience to feel as if they are right there with the characters. We want you to feel their struggles, challenges, and achievements.”
Link to the project: here
Follow on Twitter: @BalletStarMovie
Remember: support if you can & share, share, share.
Why should you support it?
Young people + dreams + dance + great perks + doing some good for a change… What else do you want ;)
Foreword to a new category
”IndieGame: The Movie”, ”Detropia”, ”Code Of The West”, ”The Dark Matter Of Love”, ”Alias Ruby Blade”, ”Brooklyn Castle”…what all these great documentaries have in common is the fact that they wouldn’t make it without your help. Yes, through the crowdfunding.
Only on Kickstarter more than 100 million USD has been pledged to independent film. In other words ”nearly 900,000 people have pledged their support to independent filmmaker’.
Kickstarter-funded films have won at least 21 awards at the Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, Cannes, and Berlinale festivals;
Three documentary features and two documentary shorts were shortlisted for Oscar nominations in 2013 (” The Waiting Room”, ”Detropia”, ”Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry”, ”Inocente” and ”Kings Point”).
But, enough of statistics. I’m sure by now you understand the importance the crowdfunding has in film industry.
There are however many projects that didn’t succeed… for various reasons: for not being ”discovered”, for overpaying the awards, etc. (To avoid being one of them you can always read previous post on how to manage successful crowdfunding campaigns).
That said, I’ve decided to start a new category: ”Crowdfunding”, where projects that look most appealing to me will be featured (within every post there will however always be links to Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Sponsume documentary/film categories, so you can browse and support the ones that you think deserve your attention. No imposing opinions here :).
With blog’s daily visit of approx. 80 people (aye! Not bad for an ”anonymous” like me :), I’m sure more projects will find a way to their audience.
Bye, bye for now (*gone exploring*)
Miss Ninja
Rules Of Social Media
Happy New Year! Yeap, we’re much already in 2013. I hope it will be tremendous one for all of us.
Ok, ok, I know, I could try to write about something else, besides social media. But, hey, I’m doing you a favour here. You don’t want to look back on your 140 characters today with remorse tomorrow.
So, let’s start with the 15 rules listed below:
Press For Your Film
Looks like filling those applications (late at night), finally paid off since your film just has been invited to a prestigious film festival. Congratulations! Time for you to relax, sit back and watch people rush to see your newest masterpiece.
Wrong! With more then 110 films (approx.) at major festivals, chances you will have fully packed screening(s) are as equal as me getting that job at ‘One of the big 4′ (in other words very low. Yes, I most probably screwed up at job interview. Well,…).
So, what should you do to make people desperately wanting to see your film?
Two (magic) words: Press Release.
Twitter for filmmakers
Yes, I know, you’re are probably rolling your eyes and thinking ‘Oh, not another post on how to use a twitter. Why all the fuss about it? All I need to do is sign up and followers will come my way’.
Well, sorry, but I’ll have to disappoint you. First, this is not just another useless post about twitter thingy (later on you’ll see why).
Secondly, the reality is a bit different from what you’re thinking as people are not ready to blindly follow you, especially if you’re a documentary filmmaker (sad, I know).
10 rules listed below are great way for you to get those followers back (and hopefully will change the way you’ve been perceiving twitter so far).
Let’s start!
