__Resources for Independent Filmmakers & Industry Professionals

News & Events

Internet Movie Database; IMDB.com indie film pages

Film Threat; indie film reviews, film festival updates, by Chris Gore

Film Festivals; The Latest Film Festival News

Film Stew.com; resource/news for independent film.

Rewind Video; a really good low/no budget film news site.

Urban Insider; Black, Latino, and Asian Hollywood actor/ filmmaker News

Indie Film; Independent Film News

Rotten Tomatoes; film reviews

Four Word Film Review; film reviews

Aint It Cool; news, reviews and rumors on upcoming films.

TV Tome; television credits and reviews

Memberships

Film Independent; screenings, events, networking- $95/yr.

Filmmakers Alliance; filmmaker support, events

Without A Box; Int’l Film Festival Submission System

Creative Actors Alliance; Free monthly seminars, networking.

Media Network Group; free newsletter of industry events.

East West Players; theatre, workshops, events, networking.

Coalition of Asian Pacific’s in Entertainment; screenings, networking.

American Film Institute; various membership levels.

Webring; for websites to attract more hits.

Free Casting Sites

Breakdown Services; free to post casting notices, costs for actors to submit.

Casting Networks, L.A.; free to post, free for actors to submit if represented

Now Casting; free to post; monthly membership costs for actors.

Tinselnet; newsletter with free Las Vegas and nationwide castings

The Buzz NYC; free to post, free for actors to submit

My Space; Site for friends, blogs, and networking

My 8 By 10; Actor database/ castings

Crew Postings/Crew Sites

Mandy; free to post once every 30 days for no/lo/deferred paying projects

Craigslist LA; costs to find no/lo/deferred paid crew.

Supersonic Noise; the official website for one of our composers,Jason Moss.

Wooden Nickel Lighting; discounted Lighting & Grip Equipment.

Actors and Crew.com; actor/crew posting site.

Free Business Cards

Vista Print; free business cards with 30 templates to choose; but with shipping costs from.

Copies/Duplications/Lithographs

Prints Charmn, 11020 Ventura Blv, Studio City, 91604, 818-753-9055. Headshots- $69/300; but be sure to count ‘em before you leave the premises.

Genesis Printing, 5872 W. Pico Blv, LA, 90019, 323-965-7935. Modeling composites at competitive prices.

No Ho Copy, 4795 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, 91602, 818-755-4542. Script copies- 2 ½ cents each same day, 2 cents each overnight.

Tip Top Printing, 4454 Van Nuys Blv, Sherman Oaks, 91403, 818-783-0949. Photocopies- 5 cents each, no minimum, can print directly onto 8 x 10 paper.

Free Publications/ Subscriptions for Filmmakers

Production Update Magazine; Location shooting articles/ resources.

Digital Video Magazine; For cinematographers and digital camera buffs.

Creative Screenwriting Magazine; Free online subscription.

Crain; free subsciption to Creativity magazine.

CE-Pro; free subscription to CE Pro magazine.

Videography; free subscription to Videography magazine.

Industry Magazines/ Publications

Hollywood Reporter (An AmerAsian product placement sponsor); considerable SAG discounts offered.

Daily Variety Magazine;free to browse at most libraries.

Filmmaker Magazine; articles about the latest indie films.

Backstage West; actor’s trade, free to browse at most libraries.

Ross Reports; actor’s trade resource, lists all current productions.

Below the Line News; Crew trade, lists all current productions.

Hollywood Creative Directory; master industry directory of contacts.

Screen Daily; Screen International Magazine

Affordable Website Design

Flip Brother's Design; helped design this website, along with web banners, a DVD cover and advertisements.

Free Convention Exhibit Floor Convention Passes

Digital Video Expo

High Definition Expo

Electronic House Expo

Entertainment Media Expo

Free internet and wireless connections

Any local library; 30 to 60 min. increments with free library card sign up; unlimited wireless during library hours

www.lapl.org; Official site for the Los Angeles Public Library System

http://www.burbank.lib.ca.us/; Home Page for the Burbank Public Library