Why indie films need creative marketing

Show biz on an indie budget takes creative marketing.

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This summer, Willamette Week, Portland’s Pulitzer-winning paper of a juicy half-of-a-million readers, reviewed a press release from Hapstance Films, and look what happened — an engaging full-paged story in last week’s issue. Check it out here. Continue reading... “Why indie films need creative marketing”

DIY Workshops at NW Documentary

DIY Documentary is NW Documentary’s flagship course: a 10-week journey to create a short film from start to finish. We welcome students ages 15 and up with all levels experience to tell a story that is meaningful to them, expressing their personal vision and style using the latest digital tools. Supplementary Editing coursework (Premiere or Final Cut X) and Camera/Lighting courses support the DIY student in achieving their vision. The class culminates in a screening of DIY films at the Clinton Street Theatre. Continue reading... “DIY Workshops at NW Documentary”

Put Your Film Skills To Good Use – Mentor Youth Experiencing Homelessness With Outside The Frame

"You can get your basic needs, but what about something that makes you feel like you exist? This works." Talilo Marfil, program alum and board member

Inspire homeless and marginalized youth with your knowledge and expertise. Outside the Frame seeks local Cinematographers, Sound Mixers, Gaffers, Editors, Composers, Animators, and other film industry professionals to join for our pool of paid mentors. Full and half day workshops sessions or post production work available.

Outside the Frame changes how homeless and marginalized youth see and are seen through film. We offer intensive film workshops and weekly programming where participants learn film making from pre-production to broadcast and create original films as a group. Continue reading... “Put Your Film Skills To Good Use – Mentor Youth Experiencing Homelessness With Outside The Frame”

The Northwest Film Center’s spring schedule is in full bloom!

Whether you are an experienced filmmaker or just waiting to make a splash, now is the time to dive in. FUNDAMENTAL & INTENSIVE SCREENWRITING, DIGITAL EDITING, and SOUND DESIGN & EDITING are only a few of the alluring spring classes at the Film Center.

 

DIGITAL EDITING I examines the various styles and techniques of editing using Avid Media Composer. Students will organize footage, add sound effects, and give a voice to their projects. DIGITAL EDITING II is more ambitious, diving deeper into perfecting the flow and emotional quality of a story. Continue reading... “The Northwest Film Center’s spring schedule is in full bloom!”

David Jahns to Give Presentation on Digital 3D

3D Movies,  3D-TV, 3D video games…

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last year or two, you’ve probably seen the re-birth of 3D in the digital world, and you may have some questions…

  • How does it work?
  • Do you always need to wear glasses?
  • Why does it give me a headache?
  • How different is production?
  • Post production?
  • What editing tools are available? FCP? Avid?
  • How can I distribute 3d content? BluRay? Web? Mobile?
  • Has it already failed in the marketplace?
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