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DIY Film Fest: Royally Fabulous Weddings

Father of the Bride

If you haven’t heard, Prince William is set to marry fiancée Kate Middleton this Friday. Coincidentally, this month is also Film Fest Month. So I thought of a really great idea: create your own film festival featuring some over-the-top, royally fabulous wedding scenes.

Grab a few girlfriends, beverages and snacks of choice, and join in on the celebration from your very own living room. Here are a few weddings that I really enjoyed, just to give you a few ideas: Read More

DIY Film Fest: Documentaries

Super Size Me

Continuing with our do-it-yourself film festival ideas, here are some suggestions for a documentary fest. Read More

DIY Film Fest: Sidney Lumet Films

Lumet

Earlier this month we lost an incredibly talented director in Sidney Lumet. I thought it would be fitting to hold a mini-fest of some of his best films. These are the ones I’d recommend.

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DIY Film Fest: Ninjas, Ninjas, Ninjas

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I’ve been researching a lot of film festivals recently to get ready for Film Fest Month. And the thing I’ve discovered — the horrible, shameful truth — is that there is not one legitimate film festival concentrated solely on ninja movies.

To right this wrong, I’m providing you with a list of recommended movies so you can hold your own weeklong ninja film fest. And I already have dibs on the name Ninja Film Fest for my indie dance-rock band. So back off.

You’ll need to get your hands on these delightful films: Read More

Creating Your Own Short Film

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Thinking about creating your own short film? Well these are things you’ll have to get organized: money, cast, location, equipment, camera crew and a script. But first things first, you must start out with a good idea and expand from there.

For a little guidance, I’ve scoured the Internet for a few resources that are easy to follow, practical and informative. I’ve found everything from simple tips, to a step-by-step process, to longer how-tos: Read More