Essential Resources for Filmmakers, Artists, and Creatives
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GENERAL
The Internet Movie Database
http://us.imdb.com/
This is the end-all destination for movie information. Bookmark it now.
All Movie Guide
www.allmovie.com
While not as comprehensive as IMDB, this site has a better interface and their 5 star rating system is visible in your subject’s filmography, making for an easier time to find their best movies.
Ain’t It Cool News
http://www.aintitcool.com/
Great movie info from ultimate entertainment geek Harry Knowles.
Comic Book Resources
http://comicbookresources.com/
Comics 2 Film
http://www.comics2film.com/
The two best comic book related sites on the net. Uh…if you’re into that sort of thing.
Yahoo Movies
http://movies.yahoo.com/
Along with your standard box-office news and upcoming buzz, Yahoo Movies hosts the excellent weekly show, “Sunday Morning Shootout” (see the link at the bottom of the Yahoo Movies page) hosted by Peter Bart and Peter Guber as they interview the movers and shakers in Hollywood. Updated every Sunday.
Hollywood Reporter
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/index.jsp
Get your latest Hollywood news here.
Metacritic
http://www.metacritic.com/
Rotten Tomatoes http://www.rottentomatoes.com/
The 2 best movie review websites gather all the other major online reviews on each of their respective sites.
IFilm
http://www.ifilm.com/?sctn=fanfilms&pg=fanfilms&htv=12&htv=12 Watch fan-made films. As entertaining as they are geeky.
The Best DVD rentals:
Netflix www.netflix.com
is the leader in online DVD rentals, with a surprisingly deep selection and solid service.
Nicheflix
www.nicheflix.com
I subscribe to both.
Fans of Reality TV
www.fansofrealitytv.com
Where else can you get recaps and join in message boards for the likes of “American Idol,” “Survivor,” “Amazing Race,” “The Apprentice” and “Wifeswap?” A guilty pleasure.
JOBS
Mandy.com
http://www.mandy.com/1/filmtvjobs.cfm
If you’re a filmmaker you must bookmark this site. It has detailed information about facilities, producers and job listings worldwide.
Craigs List
www.craigslist.com
The ultimate online classified page, you can find just about anything about job postings here. Worth a daily check in.
Hollywood Creative Directory
www.hcdonline.com
The insiders guide to the insiders in Hollywood
IFP
www.ifp.org
The home of the independent film community with information and resources galore for the aspiring filmmaker.
ACTORS
Screen Actors Guild
www.sag.org Hollywood Office
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles , CA 90036-3600
Main Switchboard: (323) 954-1600
Fax: (323) 549-6603
For Deaf Performers Only: (323) 549-6648
New York
www.sag.org
New York , New York 10017
Tel. (212) 944-1030
Fax (212) 944-6774
For Deaf Performers Only - TTY/TTD (212) 944-6715
Reel English
http://www.reelenglishcoach.com/index.html
AUDITION/REHEARSAL SPACES
CAP 21 STUDIOS
18 W. 18 th S., Sixth Fl.
(Near Fifth Ave.
New York , NY 10011
Phone: (212) 807-0202
Fax: (212) 807-0166
www.cap21.org
CHELSEA
130 W. 56 th
(Near Seventh Ave.
New York , NY 10019
Phone: (212) 336-677
Fax: (212) 336-6808
www.chelseapiers.com
CONTEXT STUDIOS
One N. 12 th St.
(Near Kent Ave.
Brooklyn , NY 11211
Phone: (718) 384-8300
Fax: (718) 384-8500
www.contextnyc.com
IZMO PRODUCTION FACILITIES
30 Vandam St
(Near Varick St
New York , NY 10013
Phone: (212) 229-2057
Fax: (212) 645-6656
RAW SPACE
529 W. 42 nd St.
(Near 11 th Ave.
New York , NY 10036
Phone: (212) 643-6399
Fax: (212) 643-0768
WRITERS
Drew's Script-O-Rama www.script-o-rama.com
Download well-known screenplays from the web for free.
Creative Screenwriting
http://www.creativescreenwriting.com/
The best screenwriting magazine offers an essential newsletter – CS daily for free.
Absolute Write
http://www.absolutewrite.com/
Movie Bytes
http://www.moviebytes.com/
Solid info on script signings and screenwriting contests.
A Screenwriter’s Haven
http://groups.msn.com/AScreenwritersHaven/ascreenwritershaven1.msnw
The coziest screenwriter’s group out there. Join their message board and get your questions answered by empowering fellow screenwriters.
FILM GRANTS
Center for Nonprofit Management
www.cnmsocal.org Suite 2450
Los Angeles , CA 90014
(213) 623-7080 ext. 26
National Endowment for the Arts
http://www.arts.endow.gov/grants/apply/index.html
The grants are overflowing but competitive at the NEA.
Cyber Film School
www.cyberfilmschool.com
Sisters In Cinema
www.sistersincinema.com
A resource guide about and for African-American female filmmakers.
Film Developer
www.filmdeveloper.com
Reel Mind
www.reelmind.com
Many excellent resources for the Indie filmmaker.
Next Wave Films
www.nextwavefilms.com
Alternative Universe of Filmmaking from the Independent Film Channel.
Visual Communications
www.vconline.org
A film resource site promoting Asian Pacific Americans.
Film Arts Foundation
www.filmarts.org
A little website packed with a lot of info for Independent filmmakers.
Film Video Arts
www.fva.com
Film/Video Arts supports independent filmmakers through training, postproduction services, rentals and fiscal sponsorship.
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Focus on the Stars: Sharon Cuneta and Ogie Alcasid
Video Blog by: Luis Pedron
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