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Collaborative filmmaking with Hercules Filmnetwork
Submitted by wolfgang_g on 2010, January 19 - 15:59
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Creating a new interactive film industry
Participation has become an essential part of the Internet. However, there is still a lot of reluctance in taking up the new possibilities that this way of doing things harbours.
Mistaken ID
Submitted by ascker on 2009, September 4 - 09:54
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Some weeks ago we had the chance to interview UK independent film director Parmjit Singh about his latest work Mistaken I.D. FilmTiki has been developing an online marketing strategy for this film which explores the crimes committed by those who are supposed to protect the public. Crimes that are often left untold.
Attack of the Lederhosen-Zombies
Submitted by wolfgang_g on 2009, June 25 - 18:06
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A few weeks ago we received an electronic press kit, which at first glance seemed quite ordinary but nevertheless proved to be quite intriguing. In short, a handful of Vienna film students are shooting a Freestyle Skiing Zombie Splatter movie in the Austrian Alps. Furthermore, according to the release, it is; "a project with a clear target audience, [aiming] to bypass the outdated Austrian film-funding system via new distribution and marketing channels."
One Hour Fantasy Girl and the power of the network
Submitted by Nicky FilmTiki on 2009, June 15 - 06:47
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Independent producer John Paul Rice believes firmly that in order for indie films to be successful, everyone involved in the project - from investors, crew, actors and the audience - must have a passionate personal reaction to the story told by a film.
The Indie Filmmakers Guide to the Internet: Timo Vuorensola
Submitted by wolfgang_g on 2009, April 24 - 09:37
Along with M dot Strange, this year's Berlinale Talent Campus also hosted Finnish filmmaker Timo Vuorensola who shared his experiences of DIY filmmaking, online movie distribution and film financing.
The Indie Filmmakers Guide to the Internet: M dot Strange
Submitted by wolfgang_g on 2009, March 3 - 15:49
This year's Berlinale Talent Campus series 'The Indie Filmmakers Guide to the Internet' featured two heroes of online movie marketing for indie filmmakers, DIY animation guru M dot Strange and Finnish actor and director Timo Vuorensola.
The Four Eyed Monsters blueprint
Submitted by Ruth Payne on 2009, March 1 - 00:09
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The story of Four Eyed Monsters is one of the earliest and best examples of filmmakers successfully using a range of social media tools.
Vedunia – Web 2.0 movie made in Austria
Submitted by wolfgang_g on 2009, February 12 - 20:40
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„Since the beginning of time a fragile balance has been maintained between our world and the „otherworld". That balance has played out over centuries of conflict between the elusive "Wasservolk" and a cabal of demons bent on dominating our realm. In the ongoing war, an unexpected threat has manifested. A once forgotten enemy has sent his minions to obtain an artifact... a piece of a magical key. This key, once intact, will release a malevolent force from bondage... spelling certain doom for mankind..." (from www.vedunia.com).
First ShoutBox submission
Submitted by Ruth Payne on 2009, January 26 - 05:08
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In out first ShoutBox video, Austrian documentary directors Oliver Stangl and Christian Tod talk about their experiences in getting their documentary Fatsy - The Last Cowboy of Austria seen.
Box office success, the 'War, Inc.' way
Submitted by Ruth Payne on 2008, December 1 - 16:37
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The box office success of War, Inc. took many people by surprise. Particularly surprised were the mainstream media critics who gave the film a lukewarm reception - praising its writing and acting, but panning its ‘outdated' anti-war stance.
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