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Chris Folino’s ‘Sparks’ to Premiere in Silicon Valley… (News)
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...
Bringing ‘Weed to the Dance: Shaka King at the 2013 Sundance Festival (Interview)
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...
The Magic of the MicroBudget: Sheri Candler talks with Edward Burns (Video Interview)
Writer/Director Edward Burns sat down with us at the Sundance Film Festival 2013 to discuss why he loves the freedom that comes with microbudget filmmaking, the compromises that are involved when working with less money, why digital distribution interests him more than conventional theatrical, using social media (primarily Twitter) to reach his audience and why he enjoys it.
Interview with Director J.R. Hughto at Diamond on Vinyl premiere, Slamdance 2013 (Interview)
Director J.R. Hughto discusses his entry into filmmaking from being a photographer and graphic novelist starting with making short films, his new microbudget feature Diamond on Vinyl, and how he views the sacrifices filmmakers have to make in order to work within...
GenCon 2012 – Day 2 Events (News)
GenCon offers films for viewing, gaming activities, live music and more as there are events scheduled 24 hours a day (the con never shuts down during the entire four days…never).