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Even More Low Budget Short Film Screenwriting Prompts

Title: "The Last Bus" Premise: A stranded musician at a deserted bus stop after a late gig encounters a mysterious stranger who claims to know their future. Character & Objective: A struggling guitarist trying to get home before dawn. Conflict: The stranger...

9 Reasons to Attend the Austin Polish Film Festival

There are at least 9 cinematic reasons to visit Austin Polish Film Festival (APFF), and all of them are female! ’Women's cinema has not yet emerged as a trend in Poland” – wrote Barbara Kosecka in 2006 at Culture.pl. What has changed since then? Check out some of the...

Film Studios & Equipment Rentals in Austin & Central Texas

Studio Rentals Aduro Film - https://www.adurofilm.com ATX Film Studios - http://atxfilmstudios.com Austin Public - https://www.austinfilm.org/austin-public/about-austin-public/ Austin Studios - https://www.austinfilm.org/facilities/austin-studios Motion Media Arts...

Women in Film & Television Opens Chapter in Austin, Finally!

Membership recently opened for the much-needed, newly-developed, Austin chapter of Women in Film and Television. Spearheaded by Alicia Estes, the group offers networking and mentoring opportunities for women in the entertainment industry. The professional organization...

Shot by Shot Spotlights Local Films in Austin for a Good Cause

There's a new film festival in town that aims to screen strange and unusual films. Of course, I had a few questions and the founders were kind enough to hook me up with some answers about this cool new Austin film festival. Here's what they said... HC: Hey guys,...

Screen Your Strange Film

Do you have a underground or alternative film? Maybe you'd call it odd or weird? Then by all means, submit it to the Austin-based Shot by Shot Film Festival. Submissions are currently open! Also, you'll want to buy tickets early. This one-night festival is scheduled...

10 Tips for Life as an Actor

New to acting? Here are a few tips that you'll want to keep in mind for the rest of your career. Practice your craft. If you aren't performing in any roles, take classes. Take lots of classes. Study with lots of different coaches and study lots of different types of...

A BTS Checklist for Best Behind-the-Scenes Coverage

BTS Shot List for a Short Film Production 1. Pre-Production (Before Production Days Begin) Crew meetings or tech scouts Director and DP reviewing shot list/storyboards Table read or rehearsal moments Cast wardrobe fittings Hair/makeup tests Call sheet photo Photo of...

Is The Feeling of Watching Movies on the Big Screen Gone?

I was very much a kid of the ‘90s. I remember the summer of ‘96, waiting in line late at night, with a packed movie going crowd to watch “Independence Day.” I was with a few of my friends and I remember watching people with t-shirts and movie memorabilia getting...

100 Non-Verbal Short Film Animation Prompts

Whether you're a seasoned animator or just starting to explore the art of non-verbal storytelling, this collection of animation prompts is designed to spark creativity and inspire unique, short-form narratives. These ideas are perfect for animators working on projects...

Will Movie Theaters Become Obsolete?

Throughout the decades, studio films would play in your local neighborhood theater and be released on home video. Movie goers were introduced to dollar cinemas, where you have the studio films play in major movie theater chains (AMC, Regal, etc), and then head to a...

Catching up on the Last Chat Short Film with Screenwriter Matthew Paris

I asked Matthew Paris if I could interview him and the following text is a transcript of our chat conversation. HC: Hi Matthew, thanks so much for doing this chat interview with me. Let's jump right in with an introduction. Can you tell us what film project you're...

Austin WebFest 2017 Live Stream! – Sunday, July 2

Austin Film Meet proudly presents the Austin WebFest Live Stream! Sunday, July 2nd @ 11:15 AM Can't attend the Austin Web Fest in person? Get info at: http://www.austinwebfestival.com/ Watch our live stream instead! We'll cover panels and workshops from the festival,...

Austin Film Festivals 2019

With so many film festivals, Austin truly is a mecca for film and movies!Film Festivals in Austin (alphabetical) 48 Hour Film Project --- Summer 2020 512 Film Festival --- TBD All Genders Lifestyles & Identities Film Festival (aGLIFF) --- August 22-25, 2019 Austin...

Austin Asian American Film Festival Recap

On this past weekend, from November 3rd through the 6th, the Blanton Auditorium was proud to present the 9th annual Austin Asian American Film Festival. The AAAFF is a yearly event that promotes the culture and experiences of Asians and Asian Americans that are...

Top 4 Reasons Why Screenwriters Quit

Throughout my studies of the film and television industry, I’ve come to the conclusion that there is an epidemic amongst aspiring screenwriters: They stopped being aspiring screenwriters.

Future Technology from the Movies (Infographic)

Ever notice how the movies sometimes predict future technology? It's an awesome thing. This gorgeous infographic from Vouchercloud illustrates what we might expect. What technology do you want to see? Tell us in the comment section below. And be sure to check out the...

New “Lights and Shadows” Plugin for Final Cut Pro

A new plugin gives editors the ability to add lights and shadows directly inside Final Cut Pro X truly adding a remarkable experience and opening the door for unlimited creativity.

Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival

Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival The 29th Annual Film Festival September 8th-11th, 2016 at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar This year's festival is sure to be one of our best ever! aGLIFF is bringing you over 30 feature films, nearly 50 short films, and...

Other Worlds Austin SciFi Film Festival Offers Grant to Texas SciFi Filmmakers

OWA’s DAN O’BANNON AWARD offers $1,500 Grant to Texas SciFi Filmmakers Other Worlds Austin SciFi Film Festival is excited to announce that it will award a $1,500 grant for the production or post-production of a short film to an emerging Texas filmmaker who exhibits an...

Monday, August 8, 2016 – Connect Film Festival – Flash festival! Submit Now! Screen Monday!

Promote your feature film or best short work of all time. Features & shorts submit now! Final submission push, as low as $4 for AFM members. *This* Monday 8th August Connect Film Festival hosts a special screening & networking event for narrative filmmakers....

33 Audition Tips for Indie Film Actors

Auditions are a requirement for every actor and chances are, you’ll have to do lots of them just to get one part. Here’s a long list of tips to make your next audition go as well as possible.

Promoting an Independent Film Using Social Media

Congratulations! You have completed your film. Pat yourself on the back, but don’t get too comfortable because your ultimate goal is still ahead. Is your film a short or maybe it’s a feature film? Whether short or long form, the main goal now is to secure distribution...

11 Reasons Why Austin Is the Best City for Indie Filmmakers

Austin is an amazing place to live as a filmmaker and content creator. Here are some reasons why: Austin has awesome light. We're closer to the equator and the shines a lot here. We have long days in the summer and winter and there's plenty of daylight and gorgeous...

Austin Music Video Festival Submissions Update

In a recent newsletter, Austin Music Video Festival announced... We are currently accepting music videos for this years festival. The 2016 fest will open submission to filmmakers and artists outside of Texas and will feature two new categories, the "Long Form Music...

Could YOUvolution Be Your Video Coworking Solution?

If you are an independent filmmaker living in Austin TX and looking for affordable equipment and in need of an editing lab with expensive software from the Adobe Cloud, there is a new co-creating company on Riverside Drive right off Montopolis. The business, founded...

The Nature of Directing: What to Expect

The director has the toughest job of all on a film set. A director is father, mother, brother, sister, uncle, to the cast and crew. A person has to be all that, the captain of the ship, but what happens when the journey is rough?

Considerations When Marketing & Promoting Your Independent Film

Congratulations! You have completed your film. Pat yourself on the back, but don’t get too comfortable because your main goal, to get your film in front of an audience, has yet to be completed. Regardless of if your project is short or long form, the main goal now is...

13 Do’s and Don’ts of Actor Casting Call Submissions

Learn the 13 important do’s and dont’s of submitting your acting headshot and resume to casting calls and audition notices.

Tuesday, August 18 & 25, 2015 – Basics of WordPress Website Management Workshop

Need a website? Of course you do! These days your website is your calling card, and if you want a career in the creative or entertainment industries, a professional website that you can easily update is an absolute must!

Is Kevin Machate the new Filmmaking Renaissance Man?

Kevin Machate is a filmmaking renaissance man who truly has done it all. He is an actor, a director, a producer, and even a film festival organizer. This is a guy who truly knows his shit and how to get stuff done.

Austin Music Video Festival Awards Musician and Filmmaker Collaborations

In a festival-crazy town that is both the Live Music Capital and the Indie Film Capital of the world, you might expect to find a festival that combines the two, and the Austin Music Video Festival succeeds in combining the two with screenings of music videos.