Links for Filmmakers
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SILVER-LINED ENTERTAINMENT
A consortium of filmmakers working together to turn their projects into reality.
INDY MOGUL
Learn filmmaking tips and watch DIY videos to help you make amazing movies on the cheap. You can also ask questions in the forums or offer up your own expertise.
LYNDA.COM
Watch step-by-step videos to learn how to make the most of software applications like Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and Flash for a small subscription fee. It can even teach you html so you can set up your own website.
VIDEO COPILOT
Learn how to make killer special effects and opening title graphics using the videos on this site. You can also purchase pre-made graphics and tweak them for your own use that will take your movie to the next level.
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FILM FRIEND FINDER
Connect with other filmmakers and submit your shorts to regularly posted challenges.
IMDb
The internet movie database
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MANDY.COM
Film job listings you can search by region and type
FILM STAFF
Current job listings for crew in film, television, commercials, music videos, and theatre.
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WITHOUTABOX
Submit your movie to festivals online.
FILMFESTIVALS.COM
Information on current film festivals
THE 48-HOUR FILM PROJECT
An international film competition where team are charged with writing, shooting, and editing a short film in 48 hours or less.
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CELTX
Format your screenplay the professional way with this free downloadable screenwriting program.
THE FREE SOUND PROJECT
Free downloadable sound effects. You can also contribute your own sound effects to the database and share the love.
SOUND SNAP
Royalty-Free sound effects for a monthly subscription (but last time I checked, you get 5 free sounds per month...)
DIGITAL JUICE
Royalty-Free sound effects, animations, and songs
DOCUMENTS & RELEASES
All the legalese without the headache -- get talent releases, location releases, and other production documents in .pdf and Microsoft Word format.
INTERNET MOVIE SCRIPT DATABASE
A comprehensive script database brought to you buy the creators of IMDb
ISTOCKPHOTO
Royalty-free images and HD video clips
RUMBLEFISH
Pre-cleared music you can purchase and license online
SHUTTERSTOCK
Download royalty-free photos and footage with a monthly subscription or on a per-clip basis. Prices start at $10 per clip which, if you need the footage and have the cash, is a pretty decent deal.
SIR GROOVY
Can't afford to license the song you know would be perfect for your film? This music database will match the song you like with a similar-sounding pre-cleared song.
VIMEO
Like YouTube but better, this site allows you to post and share your movies in standard def or HD.
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INDIEGOGO
Get investors for your projects by posting a film profile online.
INDIESHARES
Helps independent filmmakers finance and market their film by connectiing with investors, granst, funds, and distributors.
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