Archive for: October 2009

Zombie spoof hits the mark

date 07 Oct 2009 | category Indie News

In a post-“Shaun of the Dead” America, why does “Zombieland” exist? We already have a smart zombie movie spoof that ably mixes laughter with chills. Why would we need another? Besides, any attempt to outdo …

Entry Level Professional Camcorder

date 06 Oct 2009 | category HVR-HD1000U, Sony

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James Stern talks about independent film

date 06 Oct 2009 | category Indie News


James Stern
Credit:Forbes.com

LOS ANGELES — It’s been 20 years since Sex, Lies, and Videotape hit screens and forever changed the world of independent film. Over …

“Drown” & “Junior” Win Top Woodstock Fest Honors

date 05 Oct 2009 | category Indie News

Wodstock Film Festival

WFF opened its 10th event Thursday night with a screening of Oren Moverman’s “The Messenger.” The festival welcomed the director and cast members including Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster who took part in …

Will Miramax’s Impending Doom Signal the Death of Studio Indies?

date 05 Oct 2009 | category Indie News

The Disney-owned production house named after founders Bob and Harvey Weinsteins’ parents, Miramax, is—like Bob and Harvey’s current shop—facing tough times. But while The Weinstein Company struggles for air, Miramax is being choked out by its corporate parents.

It wasn’t much …