Share Much thanks to Jeffrey Buras for a wonderful presentation last Monday night (May 17, 2010). If you missed it, you’re in luck. Jeff has offered his slides as a PDF. To download, right click on THIS LINK and choose “save as” or “save file as”. Thank you Jeffrey!
Author Archives: hcherdon
10 Tips on Getting a Gig in the Austin Indie Film Scene
May 2, 2010 – 4:27 pm
Share The following tips were presented by H.Cherdon Bedford at the Austin Film Meet on April 19, 2010 at Spiderhouse Cafe. The following info is intended to help you get gigs in the Austin independent film scene. Hopefully, it helps! 1 – Make friends. Be nice. Be friendly. Treat others as you want to be [...]
Sustainable Filmmaking Panel
April 27, 2010 – 9:04 pm
Share If you missed the Austin Film Meet’s recent Sustainable Filmmaking panel event at the Bluetiful BLUE theatre, you’re in luck. Robert Murphy recorded it for us. Thanks Robert! A Casual Panel Discussion Featuring: Marjorie Eber – our own local Eco-Coordinator & Green Film Blogger – www.MiscellaneousRentals.com/GreenSet.htm Lauren Selman – Founder of Reel Green Media [...]
Murder or Marijuana
March 6, 2010 – 3:51 pm
Share What do you think is worse? Smoking pot or murder? The recent romantic comedy It’s Complicated received an “R” rating from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) because it featured two characters smoking pot without consequence. Yet, a “PG-13″ rating is given to other films with heavy violence, like Terminator: Salvation. Read about [...]
Actor Showcase Videos (All)
March 2, 2010 – 12:06 pm
Share And much thanks to Joe Handley, who has been editing his booty off, we now have ALL videos from the Austin Film Meet Actor Showcase that was held on January 11, 2010. Thanks to everyone who made this fabulous event happen! Austin Film Meet’s next Actor Showcase will be May 17, 2010, at the [...]
Hugo Cabret and other Books for Better Storyboarding
February 23, 2010 – 6:55 pm
Share My experience as an illustrator of children’s picture books has taught me more than you might think about cinematic storytelling. To effectively tell a story using pictures, one must consider placement and scale as well as flow from one page or shot to the next. Each year the Caldecott Medal is awarded for outstanding [...]
How to Direct Actors with CC Courtney
January 26, 2010 – 12:30 pm
Share On Monday, January 18, 2010, the Austin Film Meet gathered at the Rude Mechanicals’ Off Center theatre in Austin, Texas, for an amazing presentation by Meisner instructor CC Courtney. More than 60 people attended and two scenes and one monologue were performed. Of course, Austin Film Meet events are always better in person, but [...]
Calculate Data Storage Needs with iPhone app
December 15, 2009 – 12:00 am
Share For all you iPhone folks who need to calculate your film or data storage requirements, check this out: http://www.mobilizedtv.com/ //
Vote for Your Favorite Meeting Location
December 2, 2009 – 11:53 pm
Share Hey Filmmakers, It’s time to cast your vote for the best Austin Film Meet locations. This group belongs to all of us and we would like to know your thoughts about our meeting locations. Every opinion counts! Please vote only once but you can vote for two options. So cast your vote and feel [...]
Austin Film Meet on Channel Austin
November 8, 2009 – 3:03 pm
Share As you may know, Austin Film Meet hosted a show on Channel Austin a couple Friday’s ago. This show was produced by Dave Rutledge and hosted by me, H.Cherdon and featured some wonderful guest filmmakers. Due to some technical difficulties, the first few minutes of the show were not recorded, but we have the [...]
Crashing Down with Tim Sanders
November 4, 2009 – 11:43 am
Share If you haven’t met Tim yet, you’re missing out. Tim’s got a great sense of humor and a killer feature film project called Crashing Down. I asked him about Crashing Down and here’s what he had to say: Q. To start, can you tell us a little about yourself, Tim? Who are you? What [...]
Chat with Anne LaBarbera, Producer of The Unaffected
October 29, 2009 – 7:49 pm
Share Photo by Rodney Barry I recently had the opportunity to exchange emails with my friend Anne LeBarbera about her experience producing the short film, The Unaffected, a film made for the 2009 National Film Challenge (http://www.filmchallenge.com/) a sister competition of the 48 Hour Film Project. She had some interesting and insightful things to say. [...]
Another Unofficial Trailer for Cell
October 28, 2009 – 1:06 am
Share Found another trailer for Cell, but I’m not sure who made this one.
25 Tips for Greener Filmmaking
October 27, 2009 – 11:56 pm
Share Perhaps one of the most important factors in successfully greening your movie project is effectively communicating its importance on your set. We suggest including a note on the call sheets about how the production is environmentally conscious, as well as mentioning it at the beginning of each shooting day. When it all comes down [...]
Cell Teaser Trailers
October 25, 2009 – 9:55 pm
Share Cell, a 13 episode web series recently wrapped production in Smithville, Texas, one of the state’s ‘film friendly’ cities. And friendly they are! Never underestimate the power of the passion of a small Texas town. These guys rock! Smithville has proven a favorite shooting location for an increasing number of filmmakers. Numerous Austin Film [...]
All About the Mega-Mixer
September 18, 2009 – 3:34 pm
Share It’s not everyday that three of Austin’s best film groups get together for a mixer. Last Monday, Sept 14, more than 60 people attended the Mega-Mixer with Austin Film Meet, Reel Women and NALIP (National Association of Latino Independent Producers). Networking is essential for a successful career in the entertainment industries, so it looks [...]
AFM Labor Day Potluck
September 18, 2009 – 1:12 pm
Share First, I’d like to thank Louis Weyrich for opening his home to the Austin Film Meet, as well as each of you who decided to join us for our Labor Day Potluck on September 7. Potlucks are perfect for filmmakers for two reasons: 1 – Potlucks are a team sport dependent entirely on the [...]