Film, Direct, Edit
Start a Career in Television and Film with a Degree from Full Sail.
www.FullSail.edu
Start a Career in Television and Film with a Degree from Full Sail.
www.FullSail.edu
Film Production Schools
Request Info Instantly from Film Production Schools Near You!
www.collegebound.net
Request Info Instantly from Film Production Schools Near You!
www.collegebound.net
Hands-on Video Workshops
4-Day Video Crash Course. Dec 5-8 Camera, Audio, Lighitng & FCP Edit
www.DVworkshops.com
4-Day Video Crash Course. Dec 5-8 Camera, Audio, Lighitng & FCP Edit
www.DVworkshops.com
AMC theatres before noon
Enjoy $6 first-run movies before noon. Exclusions apply.
www.AMCEntertainment.com/amcinema
Enjoy $6 first-run movies before noon. Exclusions apply.
www.AMCEntertainment.com/amcinema
Looking For Information?
Find The Info You're Looking For With Google. Make It Your Homepage!
Google.com/Homepage
Find The Info You're Looking For With Google. Make It Your Homepage!
Google.com/Homepage
Video Production Pictures
Get Video Production Pictures Info Access 10 Search Engines At Once.
Info.com/VideoProductionPictures
Get Video Production Pictures Info Access 10 Search Engines At Once.
Info.com/VideoProductionPictures
Film Production
Learn to Write, Direct & Edit Films at an Art Institutes School. Apply!
www.ArtInstitutes.edu
Learn to Write, Direct & Edit Films at an Art Institutes School. Apply!
www.ArtInstitutes.edu
Movie Productions
New York's Online Local Search. Find Movie Productions Here.
NewYorkCity.Local.Com
New York's Online Local Search. Find Movie Productions Here.
NewYorkCity.Local.Com
Buy Movie Product
Caps, Apparel, Merchandise & More Hollywood Mega Store Has It All!
www.HollywoodMegaStore.com
Caps, Apparel, Merchandise & More Hollywood Mega Store Has It All!
www.HollywoodMegaStore.com
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Australian Media Facilities Directory (AMFD)
A directory of media-related industries in Australia. Provides information on film, live arts, multimedia, print, radio, technology and television.
www.amfd.com.au
A directory of media-related industries in Australia. Provides information on film, live arts, multimedia, print, radio, technology and television.
www.amfd.com.au
B
Backstage
Designed for performing arts professionals from all disciplines. Backstage includes the latest news, casting notices and editorial pieces.
www.backstage.com
Designed for performing arts professionals from all disciplines. Backstage includes the latest news, casting notices and editorial pieces.
www.backstage.com
Broadcast Net
Portal consisting of a coalition of professional broadcast industry equipment manufacturers, distributors and related services providers.
www.broadcast.net
Portal consisting of a coalition of professional broadcast industry equipment manufacturers, distributors and related services providers.
www.broadcast.net
C
Cinematography mailing list
Closed discussion group formed to promote the free exchange of ideas among fellow professionals: camera crews, manufacturers, rental houses and other related businesses.
www.cinematography.net
Closed discussion group formed to promote the free exchange of ideas among fellow professionals: camera crews, manufacturers, rental houses and other related businesses.
www.cinematography.net
Film Centre
Pages of links and information for filmmakers in the UK: cameras, lights, grip and sound equipment for hire. Also included: database of people working or wanting to work on independent UK production.
filmcentre.co.uk
Pages of links and information for filmmakers in the UK: cameras, lights, grip and sound equipment for hire. Also included: database of people working or wanting to work on independent UK production.
filmcentre.co.uk
Creative Planet
Provider of business-to-business Internet services and resources for creative professionals.
www.creativeplanet.com
Provider of business-to-business Internet services and resources for creative professionals.
www.creativeplanet.com
No Budget Film Network Database
A myriad of links and rsources for the independent producer.
www.cybergecko.com
A myriad of links and rsources for the independent producer.
www.cybergecko.com
D
DirectorsNet Home Page
Guide for directors with industry links provided. Not affiliated with the Directors Guild of America.
www.directorsnet.com
Guide for directors with industry links provided. Not affiliated with the Directors Guild of America.
www.directorsnet.com
Docusearch.com
Provider of online searches for accessing data about people residing in the United States. Information available includes DMV driver & vehicle searches, telephone record searches, financial & bank searches, criminal & property records, plus many...
www.docusearch.com
Provider of online searches for accessing data about people residing in the United States. Information available includes DMV driver & vehicle searches, telephone record searches, financial & bank searches, criminal & property records, plus many...
www.docusearch.com
E
Editors Net
Internet community for film and video editing professionals providing information on the art, technology and business of editing.
www.editorsnet.com
Internet community for film and video editing professionals providing information on the art, technology and business of editing.
www.editorsnet.com
Entertainment Industry Development Corporation (EIDC)
Creates policy and guidelines that streamline, enhance and promote production in Southern California while protecting the best interest of communities.
www.eidc.com
Creates policy and guidelines that streamline, enhance and promote production in Southern California while protecting the best interest of communities.
www.eidc.com
eXposure
Internet Resource for Young Filmmakers. Information on festivals, articles on Film-making and Links.
www.exposure.co.uk
Internet Resource for Young Filmmakers. Information on festivals, articles on Film-making and Links.
www.exposure.co.uk
F
Film Hawaii - Information for Film and Television production in Hawaii
Information for Film and Television production in Hawaii.
film-hawaii.com
Information for Film and Television production in Hawaii.
film-hawaii.com
Film Folks
Worldwide Internet Directory of Technicians and Artisans for The Motion Picture and Television Industry.
www.filmfolks.com
Worldwide Internet Directory of Technicians and Artisans for The Motion Picture and Television Industry.
www.filmfolks.com
Filmkontakt Nord
A promotion and coordinating service for independent Nordic documentaries and short films. Assists international buyers, festivals, journalists and the Nordic film community.
www.filmkontakt.dk
A promotion and coordinating service for independent Nordic documentaries and short films. Assists international buyers, festivals, journalists and the Nordic film community.
www.filmkontakt.dk
The Film Maker's Home Pages
Site includes articles, FAQs, a database of links to other sites and film and video related files for download. Other features include bulletin board style discussion areas, and a live chat section.
www.filmmaker.com
Site includes articles, FAQs, a database of links to other sites and film and video related files for download. Other features include bulletin board style discussion areas, and a live chat section.
www.filmmaker.com
Filmnet
Designed to assist and promote the television and film industry in Ireland offering a one stop shop of film information including production facilities, actors, locations, technicians, finance and tax incentives.
www.filmnet.ie
Designed to assist and promote the television and film industry in Ireland offering a one stop shop of film information including production facilities, actors, locations, technicians, finance and tax incentives.
www.filmnet.ie
Film Net UK
World Wide Web Internet Directory of Film Personnel and Production Resources in the United Kingdom.
www.filmnetuk.com
World Wide Web Internet Directory of Film Personnel and Production Resources in the United Kingdom.
www.filmnetuk.com
Film TVBiz - Australia
Australian Film and Television Resource with Articles, Calendar News, Links, and a Products and Services Exchange.
www.filmtvbiz.com.au
Australian Film and Television Resource with Articles, Calendar News, Links, and a Products and Services Exchange.
www.filmtvbiz.com.au
InterVIDEO Russian Stock Footage Library
Represents foreign footage in Russia and Russian footage worldwide.
www.fotobank.com
Represents foreign footage in Russia and Russian footage worldwide.
www.fotobank.com
G
Playback
Site is dedicated to Australian independent film makers that rely on getting equipment for little or nothing.
www.geocities.com
Site is dedicated to Australian independent film makers that rely on getting equipment for little or nothing.
www.geocities.com
H
Media Inc.'s Hawaii Production Index
Listings of production and production support resources for the state of Hawaii.
www.hawaiifilm.com
Listings of production and production support resources for the state of Hawaii.
www.hawaiifilm.com
Hollywood Creative Directory
Lists contact information for the entertainment industry. One can locate producers, find agents, managers, movie studio and TV executives, distributors and new media companies, hollywood job board and employment opportunities.
www.hcdonline.com
Lists contact information for the entertainment industry. One can locate producers, find agents, managers, movie studio and TV executives, distributors and new media companies, hollywood job board and employment opportunities.
www.hcdonline.com
Hollywood 911
Is a film and television production talent, and equipment directory; also find numerous links.
hollywood-911.com
Is a film and television production talent, and equipment directory; also find numerous links.
hollywood-911.com
Hollywood Network Inner Circle
Provides literary, production, financing and distribution dealmaking desks to help you in your quest to find potential partners, whether you're a writer pitching a spec script or a producer with a finished film seeking a distributor.
hollywoodnetwork.com
Provides literary, production, financing and distribution dealmaking desks to help you in your quest to find potential partners, whether you're a writer pitching a spec script or a producer with a finished film seeking a distributor.
hollywoodnetwork.com
I
Ireland Film and Television Net
The IFTN Filmography section is an extensive archive of information on films related to or filmed in Ireland. Beginning with the very first films made here, this resource effectively details the history of filmmaking in Ireland. Each entry cont...
www.iftn.ie
The IFTN Filmography section is an extensive archive of information on films related to or filmed in Ireland. Beginning with the very first films made here, this resource effectively details the history of filmmaking in Ireland. Each entry cont...
www.iftn.ie
Filming Locations Browser
Internet Movie Database: The Filming Locations Browser allows you to search through the titles for which those with specific information about where they were shot.
us.imdb.com
Internet Movie Database: The Filming Locations Browser allows you to search through the titles for which those with specific information about where they were shot.
us.imdb.com
Internet Movie Database
A movie database covering facts contact information, reviews plus multimedia links from the earliest films to the latest releases.
us.imdb.org
A movie database covering facts contact information, reviews plus multimedia links from the earliest films to the latest releases.
us.imdb.org
Indie Network
A resource for the independent film professional. News, Resources, Links, Discussion Groups.
indienetwork.com
A resource for the independent film professional. News, Resources, Links, Discussion Groups.
indienetwork.com
J
Hayes Journal of Extraordinary Diversions (HJEDi)
From animal handlers to martial arts trainers to producers, find a large database of resources.
www.journaled.com
From animal handlers to martial arts trainers to producers, find a large database of resources.
www.journaled.com
L
LA 411
Directory and listing of qualified production resources for film and video. Includes directors and ad agencies. Hollywood, California.
www.la411.com
Directory and listing of qualified production resources for film and video. Includes directors and ad agencies. Hollywood, California.
www.la411.com
Annenberg/CPB Exhibits
Cinema, How are Hollywood Films Made? Information on the Web site explores the creative process, from the screenwriter's words to the editor's final cut.
www.learner.org
Cinema, How are Hollywood Films Made? Information on the Web site explores the creative process, from the screenwriter's words to the editor's final cut.
www.learner.org
M
Mart Weiss' Link Section
Provides links to production resources in England and the United States; trilingual information provided.
www.martweiss.com
Provides links to production resources in England and the United States; trilingual information provided.
www.martweiss.com
Maxfilmpro
Resource guide for film, television, commercial and video production offering: production resource listings, location scouting information, and film and television production activity.
www.maxfilmpro.com
Resource guide for film, television, commercial and video production offering: production resource listings, location scouting information, and film and television production activity.
www.maxfilmpro.com
The Director's Page
Links, services, and resources, offered in five different languages.
www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu
Links, services, and resources, offered in five different languages.
www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu
Media Guide
Hungarian site offering links and information on Film, TV and Animation projects, and programs.
www.mediaguide.hu
Hungarian site offering links and information on Film, TV and Animation projects, and programs.
www.mediaguide.hu
Media Salles
Fosters theatrical distribution of European audiovisual products; supported by the Italian government.
www.mediasalles.it
Fosters theatrical distribution of European audiovisual products; supported by the Italian government.
www.mediasalles.it
N
Ned Miller's Video Production Resources
Based in Chicago, find information and links to databases for domestic, international, and local production.
www.nedmiller.com
Based in Chicago, find information and links to databases for domestic, international, and local production.
www.nedmiller.com
NewEnglandFilm.com
Independent film and movie resource for filmmakers, videomakers, screenwriters and actors.
www.newenglandfilm.com
Independent film and movie resource for filmmakers, videomakers, screenwriters and actors.
www.newenglandfilm.com
New Producers Alliance (NPA)
A forum and focus for new talent within the British Film Industry. Members range from highly experienced feature filmmakers, major companies and industry professionals to short filmmakers and first time filmmakers.
www.npa.org.uk
A forum and focus for new talent within the British Film Industry. Members range from highly experienced feature filmmakers, major companies and industry professionals to short filmmakers and first time filmmakers.
www.npa.org.uk
O
CinemaBrazil
CinemaBrazil contains a Brazilian Movie NetDataBase, one with free summaries of nearly 500 long feature films. People from Brazil and abroad find virtually anything related to Brazilian Cinema starting from here.
cinemabrasil.org.br
CinemaBrazil contains a Brazilian Movie NetDataBase, one with free summaries of nearly 500 long feature films. People from Brazil and abroad find virtually anything related to Brazilian Cinema starting from here.
cinemabrasil.org.br
P
Producerlink
ProducerLink is an online resource for the entertainment industry. Information provided is useful for: producers, assistants, agents, executives, distributors, and attorneys.
www.producerlink.com
ProducerLink is an online resource for the entertainment industry. Information provided is useful for: producers, assistants, agents, executives, distributors, and attorneys.
www.producerlink.com
Producers Network
Provider of film production resources, including locations, crews, film commissions, studios, equipment rental and postproduction.
producersnetwork.com
Provider of film production resources, including locations, crews, film commissions, studios, equipment rental and postproduction.
producersnetwork.com
R
Reel Directory
Northern California's online guide for film, video and multimedia includes equipment, actors and crew.
www.reeldirectory.com
Northern California's online guide for film, video and multimedia includes equipment, actors and crew.
www.reeldirectory.com
S
Underdog's South African Indy Film Pages
A Useful resources for the independent filmmaker focusing on the South African scene. Site contains film festival listings, FAQ's, books, and more.
www.safilm.org.za
A Useful resources for the independent filmmaker focusing on the South African scene. Site contains film festival listings, FAQ's, books, and more.
www.safilm.org.za
Script Sales
List of screenplay and pitch sales in Hollywood is included here to provide writers, directors, producers, agents, and even movie buffs with information on what types of stories are currently being purchased or optioned.
www.scriptsales.com
List of screenplay and pitch sales in Hollywood is included here to provide writers, directors, producers, agents, and even movie buffs with information on what types of stories are currently being purchased or optioned.
www.scriptsales.com
T
Telefilm South
Listing of resources in the southeastern US for film, video, television broadcast and production, photography, graphic art and design, printing and pre-press, meeting and event services, as well as multimedia.
www.telefilm-south.com
Listing of resources in the southeastern US for film, video, television broadcast and production, photography, graphic art and design, printing and pre-press, meeting and event services, as well as multimedia.
www.telefilm-south.com
Broadcast Camera Accessories
Database of information ranging from camera lenses, support, accessories, production assistance, sales and rental, with links to other resources.
members.tripod.com
Database of information ranging from camera lenses, support, accessories, production assistance, sales and rental, with links to other resources.
members.tripod.com
Screaming In The Celluloid Jungle
A full database that contains information on screenwriter, agents, production companies, writer, film, film industry, links, signatory agencies, script sales, and writers sites.
members.tripod.com
A full database that contains information on screenwriter, agents, production companies, writer, film, film industry, links, signatory agencies, script sales, and writers sites.
members.tripod.com
U
Unifrance>Mark It!>Film Now Shooting & In Post Production
Database of French Feature Films now shooting and in post production searchable by: Alphabetical Orger, Genre, Status, Producer, Distributor, and Sales Agent.
www.unifrance.org
Database of French Feature Films now shooting and in post production searchable by: Alphabetical Orger, Genre, Status, Producer, Distributor, and Sales Agent.
www.unifrance.org
V
VE Headquarters - Archive
Source for news on the feature film visual effects industry (1994-1998).
www.vfxhq.com
Source for news on the feature film visual effects industry (1994-1998).
www.vfxhq.com
Australian Films in Development
Updated listing of films that are all in some stage of development within the Australian film industry. Web site also includes archives from recent years.
home.vicnet.net.au
Updated listing of films that are all in some stage of development within the Australian film industry. Web site also includes archives from recent years.
home.vicnet.net.au
VisualFX
Web site that helps the new artist or technician get started working in a visual effects related field, and provides production support and information to the working effects professional.
www.visualfx.com
Web site that helps the new artist or technician get started working in a visual effects related field, and provides production support and information to the working effects professional.
www.visualfx.com
Film, Direct, Edit
Start a Career in Television and Film with a Degree from Full Sail.
www.FullSail.edu
Start a Career in Television and Film with a Degree from Full Sail.
www.FullSail.edu
Film Production Schools
Request Info Instantly from Film Production Schools Near You!
www.collegebound.net
Request Info Instantly from Film Production Schools Near You!
www.collegebound.net
Hands-on Video Workshops
4-Day Video Crash Course. Dec 5-8 Camera, Audio, Lighitng & FCP Edit
www.DVworkshops.com
4-Day Video Crash Course. Dec 5-8 Camera, Audio, Lighitng & FCP Edit
www.DVworkshops.com
Film and video production resources abound whether you are making a small budget, single-camera film or you are filming your first multimillion dollar blockbuster. Having a close reign on all aspects of your film can be challenging and difficult at times. Knowing the basics of film production information and more helps put you past your competition in terms of value for your dollar spent as well as quality.
Film and video production information and resources can range from where to find your cameras, to how to hire actors and more. Keeping your pulse on what is happening in the industry and in the general population is also critical to success of your film. For example, during the years that followed the tragedy of 9/11, it was a long while before the American public was up to seeing films about major destruction. Being able to read your target audience is key.
To find the best video production resources for you:
1. Start with general film and video production information like industry info and directory sources.
2. Follow that up with film and video production information from publications and affiliations.
3. Round out your video and film production reference research targeting the specific genre you are trying to produce.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Start with general film and video production resources
Find the video production information that you need through general sources. Whether you are looking to find the latest news, learn about a technique used in film production, or simply find out more about the industry, seek out general movie production info sites.
I recommend: Take a look at the latest film production news from FilmMakers.com. Learn about technique from FILM & VIDEO. Find out more about the film and motion picture industries through the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. Use the production directory from ProductionHUB, the Hollywood Creative Directory or LA 411.
Use film and video production resources from industry affiliations
Join a film production group or alliance to help further your access to video production resources. Use it also to network and find out additional continuing education opportunities.
I recommend: Check out the services of the Virginia Production Alliance. They help serve the ever-changing film production needs of their state. See what's new with the Arizona Production Association. Even if you are not a member, you can sign up for a limited version of the Colorado Film and Video Association eBulletin. Look at the news and crew calls from FILM WISCONSIN.
Find video and film production resources in publications
Take advantage of the many online and print industry publications to give you the most up-to-date film production information.
I recommend: Qualified members of the Association of Film Commissioners International can receive free copies of Locations Magazine to help them on the topics of personality profiles, production trends, financing, incentives as well as unique locations. Sign up for a free trial of Videomaker magazine. Look at the featured information from Showreel magazine's online page. Read the web exclusives for Filmmaker Magazine, a video production resource for independent films.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • There are also many educational video production info and film production resources if you choose to attend a film school or take online film classes. Consider not just jumping into the field, but legitimately training and studying to do so.
