NAB 2013 Coverage, Day 2 (News)

Posted by on Apr 11, 2013 in Event Coverage, Industry, News | 0 comments

Blackmagic proves they are interested in the microfilmmaker market with a $1k cinema quality camera. Another exciting day of NAB sent even more great news for Microfilmmakers everywhere, with both production and post-production related gear hitting the block. This year is as crowded as ever, with a bevy of interesting people and their cameras both purchased and on loan from the various companies fighting for exposure (no pun intended) crossing the floor to test, shoot vlogs, and hope to purchase at some date within the year.

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Chris Folino’s ‘Sparks’ to Premiere in Silicon Valley… (News)

Posted by on Feb 28, 2013 in Event Coverage, Industry, MicroFilmmaking, News, Special Screening | 93 comments

Long time readers of MFM doubtless remember Chris Folino and his hysterical comedy, Gamers, which won a 9.0 in our Special Critique Category (for those who are technically over the $50,000 budget cap, but whose ingenuity pushes the creativity of Independent films). Well, Folino's new film, Sparks, is about to premiere in Silicon Valley and he let me know about it so that I could pass on the info...

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Bringing ‘Weed to the Dance: Shaka King at the 2013 Sundance Festival (Interview)

Posted by on Feb 26, 2013 in Behind-the-Scenes, Event Coverage, Festivals, Interviews | 21 comments

Sheri Candler interviews director Shaka King during Sundance 2013. King's film, Newlyweeds, was included in the NEXT category for ultra low budget films and secured distribution through Phase 4 Films. King discusses the value of film labs like those from the IFP, making short films, and using Kickstarter to successfully fund the film's...

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