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NYFA’s Doctor’s Hours for Filmmakers at 20 Jay Street, Brooklyn

Thursday March 29th, 6-9pm

NYFA Learning is pleased to announce that with the success of our first Doctor’s Hours for Filmmakers, we are continuing the program. The next round of one-on-one consultations will be held on Thursday, March 29th, from 6-9pm.

Starting a new film? In the middle, finishing, or trying to get one seen? Would you like some professional feedback on a work sample, trailer, website, outreach strategy, written material or grant application? Get the conversation started and come to NYFA’s Doctor’s Hours for Filmmakers. This event will provide you with individual, 20-minute one-on-one consultations with theatrical and nontheatrical distributors, exhibitors, broadcasters, outreach strategists, and fundraisers. Bring a short work sample or trailer, or show them your website, written materials or a grant application. Each appointment will be $25, and there is a three appointment limit.

Consultants: Thursday, March 29th, 6-9pm

Caitlin Boyle, Grassroots and advocacy-driven distribution and marketing, audience outreach and engagement

Jim Browne, Distribution, festivals, exhibition, digital distribution options

Ryan Harrington, Proposals, grant applications, festivals

Amy Finkel, Websites, interactivity, documentary production

Lynn Lobell, Proposals, grants, written materials

Christie Manning Marchese, Social media, new media, blogger engagement, transmedia campaigns

Paul Marchant, Distribution, promotion, festivals

Merrill Sterritt, Outreach, audience development and engagement, theatrical exhibition campaigns

Michael Tuckman, Distribution, festivals, promotional campaigns

*If you will be requesting feedback on a grant application or written material, please be prepared to provide it to us at least one week in advance.

For consultant bios visit our website
The topics we have suggested next to the names of our consultants (above) are certainly not complete descriptions of their expertise. For a better idea of their experiences and knowledge please refer to the short biographies on our website and check the websites of their own businesses and organizations.

TO REGISTER: Please visit our website for the link to registration. This link will activate at 10am on Thursday March 15th.

***Please Note – the registration form will not be active prior to 10am, Thursday, March 15th, 2012. When you register you will need to make a login account for your first registration.

WHERE:
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
20 Jay Street, Suite 740
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Directions

Produce and Distribute Your Own Film

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 6:30PM-8:00PM
New York Film Academy, Union Square Screening Room
100 East 17th Street
Subway: 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, L

The Asian American Arts Alliance announced the first of their Fall ‘11 series of Brainstorm! discussions, ‘Produce and Distribute Your Own Film’, a creative conversation with esteemed directors and producers on how to distribute your own film. Based on the case study of ”Scalp” by director and producer Paul Chau and moderated by Mridu Chandra (coordinating producer & post-production supervisor, “Women, War & Peace”, and Adjunct Professor at NYU’s SCPS Film, Video & Broadcasting Department), the discussion will be informative and provide helpful tips from experienced and successful filmmakers.

Discussions with:
Director & producer, “Falling for Grace”, Fay Ann Lee
Executive producer, “Revolutionary Road”, Henry Fernaine
Director, “New Year Baby” Socheata Pouev

Tickets: $10 General Admision
Free for Alliance+ members and NY Film Academy students

Click here to purchase tickets

We’ve all heard the hype. DSLR cameras are the new darlings of Indie and DIY filmmakers. The gods of technology have allowed us to take a still camera and use its high-end lens and gorgeous shallow depth of field to make videos that rival the look of big budget films.

The biggest advantage of using a DSLR over a camcorder is the shallow depth of field. When filmmakers talk about depth of field, they are referring to the amount of the image in frame that is in focus at any one time. When the depth of field is deep, everything in frame is in focus, and it is very difficult for the filmmaker to highlight the parts of the shot that are important to the story. The shallower (or narrower) the depth of field, the more ability you have to pinpoint the crucial parts of a scene, and draw viewers attention in. Most camcorders, including the highest end, have deep depths of field. Now, with the new DSLR cameras, videographers can achieve a cinematic look without needing to break the bank or lug around a huge piece of equipment. Read the rest of this entry »

Jody Oberfelder

So you’ve just finished a dance film, and you think it’s pretty good. You raised funds and invested in talent, crew and high (for you) production values. The final cut has just been completed and you are ready to show it to the world. But how? For most dance filmmakers, the first step in their distribution plan is to have their film shown in festivals. While some festivals offer cash prizes, the primary benefit of having your film shown in festivals isn’t to earn money but to gain recognition and acclaim from the festival communities that could lead to future opportunities for you.

Besides the 100+ dance film festivals around the world there are tens of thousands of other film festivals that you could submit your dance film to. The options are overwhelming, and no one has the time or resources to submit to them all, so it’s important to develop a strategy and take it step by step.

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