November 2003
Small State, Big Fest
Rhode Island Focuses on Filmmakers
November 1st, 2003 | Jason GuerrasioSince its inception seven years ago, the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) has been known for putting the filmmaker first. Unlike many “can you top this” film festivals, RIIFF’s small town atmosphere provides a forum for filmmakers to interact with their peers, other film-lovers, and industry folk—all of whom are focused on the films, not the hype.
Money Matters
The blood, sweat and deals behind producing films
November 1st, 2003 | John SchmidtEd Pressman and I started ContentFilm two years ago, and we have produced eight films in that time with more on the way. My last job was co-president of October Films, where we acquired or produced over sixty films before the sale to USA Films, and before that I was the CFO of Miramax from 1989-92 where it seems like we did sixty films a year.
Playing Niche
Funding sources that cater to specific interest and minority groups
November 1st, 2003 | Sean FitzellSecuring funds as an independent producer is often the most difficult and crucial aspect of successfully completing your vision. Money from the government, non-profits, corporations, private foundations, and individuals is out there for film and video projects. But most funding sources have a particular interest and seek projects closely aligned with that interest.
Funder FAQ The Standby Program
November 1st, 2003 | Jason GuerrasioWhat is Standby?
It’s a nonprofit media arts service organization that has been in existence since 1983. We provide post-production services to artists and nonprofits, provide technical consultation, and do publications to serve the media arts field.
Why did Standby start?
Courting cash
Independent filmmakers divulge the crafty ways they pay the bills
November 1st, 2003 | Charlie SweitzerLots of things pile up after a shoot. For Steve Gentile, producer of Loaded Gun: Life, Death, and Dickinson, the end of post-production brought a surplus of bills and lots of beer.
Jack Cahill & David Eberhardt
Seven Years on the Hobo Train
November 1st, 2003 | Sean FitzellThe Standby Program
Jason Guerrasio Interviews Maria Venuto
November 1st, 2003 | Jason Guerrasio
What is Standby?
It’s a nonprofit media arts service organization that has been in existence since 1983. We provide post-production services to artists and nonprofits, provide technical consultation, and do publications to serve the media arts field.
Why did Standby start?
The Standby Program
Jason Guerrasio Interviews Maria Venuto
November 1st, 2003 | Jason GuerrasioWhat is Standby?
It’s a nonprofit media arts service organization that has been in existence since 1983. We provide postproduction services to artists and nonprofits, provide technical consultation, and do publications to serve the media arts field.
Why did Standby start?
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