http://bravenewfilms.org/topics/filmmakers 2008-10-27T21:31:46Z http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/46733-robert-greenwald-to-speak-at-diy-days-film-conference 2008-10-27T21:31:46Z Brave New Films <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PTehTbT7aho&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PTehTbT7aho&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/46733-robert-greenwald-to-speak-at-diy-days-film-conference"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/55221" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p><p>This Saturday, Robert Greenwald will be speaking at <a href="http://diydays.com/">DIY Days</a>, a unique film conference in downtown Los Angeles. </p><p>What is DIY Days, you ask?</p><blockquote><p>How do we sustain ourselves as filmmakers and storytellers in this day of shifting film distribution systems? How do we monetize our film and get the word out? Presented by From Here to Awesome the Workbook Project and Current TV - DIY DAYS aims to answer these questions with a day of panels, roundtable discussions and workshops: A look at how to fund, create, distribute and sustain.</p></blockquote><p>In addition to Greenwald, there will be some other fascinating speakers and roundtable discussions. Tickets are free if you&rsquo;d like to go, but you must <a href="http://diydays.eventbrite.com/">register in advance</a>.</p><p>More info can be found at: <a href="http://diydays.com/"></a><a href="http://diydays.com/">diydays.com</a> </p></p> </div> <a href="/blog/46733-robert-greenwald-to-speak-at-diy-days-film-conference">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/45544-people-power-censor-man-12-jul-08 2008-10-27T15:31:08Z aljazeera <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_IdN1cdHMu0&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_IdN1cdHMu0&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/45544-people-power-censor-man-12-jul-08"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/52737" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Media and filmmaking, in particular, in the Arab world is a profession fraught with difficulties. Film- makers have to deal not only with the lack of film infrastructure and culture, but also with the overreaching arm of government censorship. Mohamed Maklouf's film investigates the new trend of underground and independent film-making in Egypt, featuring interviews with directors, producers and actors, and screen extracts from censored films from the last few years.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/45544-people-power-censor-man-12-jul-08">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/33204-digital-media-and-the-democratization-of-entertainment 2008-10-23T15:30:00Z FORAtv <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/aoeCbEHhLms&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aoeCbEHhLms&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/33204-digital-media-and-the-democratization-of-entertainment"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/36174" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Complete video at: <a href="http://fora.tv/2008/02/13/Bill_Guttentag_Reality_of_Documentary_Film">fora.tv</a> </p> <p>Two-time Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Bill Guttentag discusses the increasing "democratization" of the film and television industry.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>The Real and The Reality of Documentary Film with filmmaker Bill Guttentag.</p> <p>The popularity of documentary films has exploded in recent years, resulting in a constant flow of narratives based on true events and real people. In a world where many would rather watch than read, the veracity of these films is often unquestioned. Should it be? Do these films manipulate reality? What are the responsibilities of the filmmaker? Guttentag tackles these and many other questions - The Commonwealth Club of California</p> <p>Bill Guttentag, a two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker, wrote and directed Live!, a dramatic feature starring Eva Mendes, Andre Braugher, and David Krumholtz. The film was produced by Chuck Roven/Mosaic Media Group and distributed by The Weinstein Company. He also wrote and directed Nanking, a documentary which premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. The film includes a stage reading he wrote that features Woody Harrelson, Mariel Hemingway, and Jurgen Prochnow. Nanking was released theatrically this winter by THINKFilm and will air later in the year on HBO.</p> <p>In 2003 Bill Guttentag won an Oscar for the documentary Twin Towers (Universal). It was his second Academy Award; the first was for You Don't Have to Die, a film he made for HBO.</p> <p>He has also received three additional Oscar nominations, as well as two Emmy Awards. His films have been selected three times for the Sundance Film Festival and have played and won awards at numerous American and international film festivals. His films have received a number of special screenings, including one at the White House.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/33204-digital-media-and-the-democratization-of-entertainment">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/33203-why-are-reality-tv-shows-so-popular 2008-10-14T15:29:46Z FORAtv <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QAnAoM96wxE&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QAnAoM96wxE&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/33203-why-are-reality-tv-shows-so-popular"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/36173" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Complete video at: <a href="http://fora.tv/2008/02/13/Bill_Guttentag_Reality_of_Documentary_Film">fora.tv</a> </p> <p>Two-time Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Bill Guttentag examines the ongoing popularity of reality TV shows.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>The Real and The Reality of Documentary Film with filmmaker Bill Guttentag.</p> <p>The popularity of documentary films has exploded in recent years, resulting in a constant flow of narratives based on true events and real people. In a world where many would rather watch than read, the veracity of these films is often unquestioned. Should it be? Do these films manipulate reality? What are the responsibilities of the filmmaker? Guttentag tackles these and many other questions - The Commonwealth Club of California</p> <p>Bill Guttentag, a two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker, wrote and directed Live!, a dramatic feature starring Eva Mendes, Andre Braugher, and David Krumholtz. The film was produced by Chuck Roven/Mosaic Media Group and distributed by The Weinstein Company. He also wrote and directed Nanking, a documentary which premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. The film includes a stage reading he wrote that features Woody Harrelson, Mariel Hemingway, and Jurgen Prochnow. Nanking was released theatrically this winter by THINKFilm and will air later in the year on HBO.</p> <p>In 2003 Bill Guttentag won an Oscar for the documentary Twin Towers (Universal). It was his second Academy Award; the first was for You Don't Have to Die, a film he made for HBO.</p> <p>He has also received three additional Oscar nominations, as well as two Emmy Awards. His films have been selected three times for the Sundance Film Festival and have played and won awards at numerous American and international film festivals. His films have received a number of special screenings, including one at the White House.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/33203-why-are-reality-tv-shows-so-popular">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/30216-invisible-children-the-feature-film-teaser 2008-11-23T02:34:01Z Invisible Children <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/S5_zyUrGav0&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/S5_zyUrGav0&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/30216-invisible-children-the-feature-film-teaser"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/32548" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>They went in knowing nothing. <br />And found a story in northern Uganda they could not believe.</p> <p>Feature Film coming soon.</p> <p>www.invisiblechildren.com</p> </div> <a href="/blog/30216-invisible-children-the-feature-film-teaser">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/6069-filmmakers-google-james-scurlock 2008-10-15T03:30:56Z AtGoogleTalks <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5Wv41wjFxkI&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5Wv41wjFxkI&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/6069-filmmakers-google-james-scurlock"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/5345" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Filmmaker and Author James Scurlock discusses his film "Maxed Out: Hard Times, Easy Credit and the Era of Predatory Lenders" as part of the Filmmakers@Google series. This event took place April 23, 2007 at Google Headquarters in Mountain View, CA.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/6069-filmmakers-google-james-scurlock">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/48-internships-at-brave-new-foundation 2008-10-20T09:31:02Z jgilliam <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vEhtjU9liy8&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vEhtjU9liy8&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/48-internships-at-brave-new-foundation"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/51" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p><a href="http://www.bravenewfoundation.org/">www.bravenewfoundation.org</a> An introductory video for the Open Door Training Program. Brave New Foundation created the Open Door Training Program to create opportunities and gain experience in film making for a diverse group of aspiring filmmakers.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/48-internships-at-brave-new-foundation">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49-introduction-to-brave-new-theaters 2008-10-20T09:31:09Z jgilliam <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3NfK-dnvdN0&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3NfK-dnvdN0&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/49-introduction-to-brave-new-theaters"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/52" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>This revolutionary site combines MySpace-like community oriented interaction with powerful tools for independent filmmakers to bypass standard distribution channels and reach their audience. New features are added at a feverish pace, creating a virtual swiss-army knife of tools and interaction no independent filmmaker, fan or activist can afford to pass up.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/49-introduction-to-brave-new-theaters">Watch the video</a>