Film Friday - It's a Wonderful Life
When George Bailey prepares to commit suicide, an angel shows him what the world would be had he never been born. For a full synopsis,…
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Perfecting the Pitch – Hot Docs – Part 2 of 2
This is a continuation of Part 1 of 2 of Perfecting the Pitch – Hot Docs which you can read here. While at Hot…
Film Friday - The Place Beyond the Pines
The Place Beyond the Pines is about a motorcycle stunt rider who turns to robbing banks in order to provide for his lover and…
Perfecting the Pitch – Hot Docs – Part 1 of 2
The other day, I was talking to my director buddy, Darcy Van Poelgeest, about pitching film and TV projects and he reminded me of…
Lisa Stock's Web Series Persephone Premiering on Film Annex
This week is the exclusive release on Film Annex of Persephone, a web series by independent filmmaker Lisa Stock. Lisa is a long-time…
Shine: Teaser
Here is my first Teaser clip for my latest film 'Shine' This technically is the first animation I have shown anyone so things aren't…
State of Cinema and How To Finance Films - Jennifer's Recap
Steven Soderbergh is one of my favorite filmmakers. He directed some of my personal favorites like Ocean's 11 (and following), Erin…
Steven Soderbergh's State of Cinema, Seattle Film Festival Line-Up - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
When you are a film festival and you invite a recently retired filmmaker like Steven Soderbergh to give a speech on the state of cinema,…
Film Friday - Evil Dead
I know recently there have been a lot of horror based Film Fridays, but I couldn't wait to see this film in the cinema. I promise…
Just a good week
Hi! I´m here to report how this week developed... So many good things! I´ve got a big smile all over my face :) A very…
An Interview with Afghan Movie Star Leena Alam: Gaining Hearts with Filmmaking in Afghanistan
Introduction: Leena Alam لينا علم …
Film Annex - The future of DIY online monetization? Part 2 of 2
This is part two of a two part blog series on my experiences using Film Annex as an online video-sharing platform. If you haven’t…
Film Friday - Rubber
Rubber - A display of the art of no reason Rubber is a surreal comedy/horror film about a killer rubber tyre. This is…
Film Annex - The future of DIY online monetization? Part 1 of 2
I just found out yesterday that my short film distributor, Ouat Media, decided they did not want to take on my latest short film Yellow…
Roya Mahboob, an Afghan Business Woman in Time 100 Most Influential People in the World
Time Magazine just released its annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, people we admire, people who impress…
Sem Maltsev: Video Editing Process
Hi Everybody, Today I would like to share the editing process of The Afghan Perspective episode. The goal is to create video like…
More Behind the Scenes Videos, New UK Filmmakers - Jennifer's Recap
Writing articles and creating films are two creative ways to express your ideas and point of view. Those blogs and videos are the…
Films With Director's Commentary, Video Series on Afghan Artists - Film Annex Newsletter
Food blogs are pretty popular these days, Instagram is the ultimate tool for voyeurism, and people are more and more curious about…
Roger Joseph Ebert, Tribeca Future of Films Series - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
Last week, the film industry lost one of its most famous film critics. Roger Joseph Ebert worked at the Chicago Sun-Times for 45 years…
Helping Disabled Afghan Kids: Operation Exceptional Child - The Documentary
People ask me, "So why are trying to help disabled kids and in Afghanistan of all places?" Here is what I tell them: In addition to…
The Future of the Film Industry - Film Annex Newsletter
Last week, one of Film Annex's editors, Semyon Maltsev, blogged about online film production and how it will shape the future of the…
The Garden of Fetish Review
Art is a strange subject these days. People have this idea of the art world and what it should be. However no one seems to…
Shine: Trial and Error...Mostly Error - Production Update
This week I have been looking into ways in which I can turn my concept drawings (shown my previous blog - http://www.filmannex.com/posts/blog_show_post/shine-creating-a-style/61410 )…
Calling All Filmmakers: Make Money With Film Annex!
Well, hello there my fellow filmmaker. I see you're curious about finding a different kind of online film distribution website to…
Film Friday - The Shining
This week I shall be talking about what I consider to be the best horror film ever made - The Shining. The Shining is a psychological…
Angelina Jolie and Women's Annex Building Schools in Afghanistan for Girls
Today, I was browsing several websites and I read a very inspiring and interesting news about Angelina Jolie, an American actress…
Online Film Premieres, Women's Empowerment With Films, Theater and John Kerry - Film Annex Newsletter
It seems that Spring is the time for film premieres. Last week, Film Annexer Mark Kuczewski released Falling, his new short film,…
Sem Maltsev: Film Annex's Contest Development
This week, I would like to talk about an idea that came to me yesterday. I was inspired by Thomas Courtney. He sent me a link to some…
How to Pick the Right Animation and Film School – Part 3 of 3
This blog post is part three of three. In the last post, I wrote some advice on what to look for when choosing a private animation/film…
The Arctic Circle Review
Desire is a fundamental part of any filmmakers’ journey. Many would say that if you do not have a burning desire to be…
Sem Maltsev: Film Production in Washington DC with USAID
This week, the Film Annex team made a two-day trip to Washington DC to attend the annual American University of Afghanistan (AUAF)…
Jennifer's Recap - Film Premieres, Financing Films with Social Media Promotion
When you are a short film maker, choosing where to release your film can be problematic. Most directors want to submit the films to…
Boston and San Francisco Film Festivals, New Directors/New Films, Vine Competition - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
Tribeca Film Festival is coming soon in April but it isn't the only one. We already have the line-up for other upcoming film festivals…
Miguel Angel Font Bisier - Film Distribution and Advertising - Sharing on Social Media
"I´m just 2 months in Film Annex but since Eren picked me [for Eren's Picks] and put me on the front page… The revenues…
How Filmmaker Andy Salamonczyk Is Promoting His Movies Online
"When someone reads a blog post or watches a film on Film Annex, their followers and friends can see what they're doing, and it becomes…
Animation Filmmaker Ignacio Ruiz Alvarez Encourages Afghan Students to Tell Their Stories With Filmmaking
The world of filmmaking is about inspiration and creativity. Well-known directors like Tim Burton or Quentin Tarantino may have inspired…
How to Pick the Right Animation and Film School – Part 2 of 3
This blog post is part two of three and is a continuation of the first blog post on this subject of how to pick the right animation…
Inspirational Video of Animator Ignacio Ruiz Alvarez on Filmmaking in Afghanistan
"Filmmaking is a shout to the world about what we want to say, we do not need more than the minimum technical resources, because if…
Afghanistan Film and Cultural Inspiration by Director and Animator Ignacio Ruiz Alvarez
Ignacio Ruiz Alvarez is a film director and animator from Chile. He has been part of Film Annex for quite a long time. His work on…
Sem Maltsev: Film Production Company New York
I believe that New York is the greatest city on planet Earth and the capital of the World. You can find here anything you want: any…
Jennifer's Recap - Social Media and Film Financing 101: The Case of Veronica Mars
The buzz this week in the film entertainment industry is the KickStarter campaign to turn Veronica Mars into a movie. The TV show,…
Fereshteh from NYC, Sports in Afghanistan and Empowering Women by Esteqlal Football Team
Starting from International Women's Day since today, I have read many good news about women in Afghanistan and their great achievements.…
How to Pick the Right Animation and Film School – Part 1
This three part blog post is written for anyone aspiring to become an animator, filmmaker, or video game artist and is interested…
Afghan Citadel Initiatives to making Good Content through Film making, Blogging & using New Technologies
Past week Citadel Team was busy with filmmaking. In this week we are trying to make good videos and broadcast our initiatives in Afghanistan…
Creating, Financing and Empowering With Films - Film Annex Newsletter
When you hear Film Annex, what do you think? For us, Film Annex is about... ... Films Every week, we get brand new content, from short…
Earth Review
Aliens are a popular topic to use for filmmakers today. This can sometimes happen in tough economic times, much like the attempt…
For a Gold Nugget More Review
Sometimes simplicity is the best thing for making movies today. There is so much going on in so many films across all types…
DP for a Day (Short Film: Falling)
Over the weekend I got a chance to DP a short film. Director Mark Kuczewski’a latest film Falling.It was the first short film…
SXSW, Tribeca Film and Herat Women's Film Festival On Women's Day - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
Now that Sundance and the Oscars have passed, it is now time for SXSW to kick off, followed soon by the Tribeca Film Festival. SXSW…
Understanding what it is you are doing
I have been teaching for a number of years now and I always find it interesting the student’s perception of what it is they…
New Short Film Makers, Corporate Interviews, Women's Empowerment through Filmmaking, Judo Championship - Film Annex Newsletter
What happened at Film Annex last week? New filmmakers on Film Annex and Eren's Picks Miguel Angel Font Bisier and Elissa Bogos have…
Herat International Women's Film Festival Towards Empowering Women in Afghanistan with Filmmaking
International Women's Day originally came from International Working Women's Day, which is on March 8, when many women started their…
The Importance of Integrity, Perseverance, and Film School
Back in 2001, I graduated from the Vancouver, British Columbia based, Emily Carr University of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Media…
Filmmaking - Show Your Work In Progress
One of the most valuable, but often overlooked, parts of developing a film is showing other people ('fresh eyes')…
TiM Review
Tim Burton has a particular type of style. When he first came onto the film scene and people noticed him, it was definitely something…
Sem Maltsev: Film in Schools
We got some great news on the past week: Film Annex now translated in Russian. You can find button at the bottom of the site. Now…
Film Productions, Wisdom on Digital Media, Solution to Fiscal Cliff, Budget Sequestration, International Financial Markets
I have no interest in becoming an expert on US and international finance. But all I can hear in the news are conversations about Fiscal…
Jeff Chiba Stearns - Online Film Monetization and Strategies for Social Media
"I like the Buzz Score Film Annex uses because you can see right away that your social media networking is working with the rise in…
Professional Video and Written Content, Generates Professional Revenues and Financial Independence
In the last weeks, the conversations with Ad-Networks, film production partners and writers have been focused on content and quality.…
Women in Films and Comics, Criterion Collection Classic Films Online - Film Annex Industry Newsletter
A couple of weeks ago, our Industry Newsletter highlighted Berlin' Film Festival's jury which was composed in majority by women. The…
Women Empowerment with Video Blogging, Advertising, Online Film Distribution and Production, Afghanistan and Beyond
Women empowerment in Afghanistan is synonymous of cultural evolution and revolution. It's the first step towards economic prosperity,…
Montreal-based Animation Filmmaker Jonathan Ng on Women's Annex, Afghanistan, and Filmmaking
"Women working in film and animation are intelligent, technically precise, capable and hard working. Furthermore, I've had the privilege…
Social Media Effectors for Afghanistan Education and Economy
I had a research about social media marketing, specifically in Afghanistan. I have found an interesting and important subject that…
DiD Review
Mental illness is a very real problem in society today. Diagnosis of the problems people have is on the rise, although many question…
Sem Maltsev: Video Production in New York
Yesterday I watched Les Miserables. Its motion-picture adaptation of the beloved musical seen by more than 60 million people in 42…
Fereshteh from NYC, Afghanistan National Institute of Music, Internet Classroom Opening
I have started my week with a great news from Afghanistan. Afghanistan National Institute of Music has a tour in the USA and on February…
Canadian Animation Filmmaker Jeff Chiba on Women's Annex, Afghanistan, and Filmmaking
"Animation is the illusion of life and I really believe that animation would be a great tool to teach kids in Afghanistan to be creative,…
Haifaa al-Mansour, Saudi Arabia’s First Female Director, And Women's Annex
"Wadjda is the first film that was entirely filmed within Saudi Arabia, by that country’s first female director." Haifaa al-Mansour…
Chile-Puerto Montt City, Independent Filmmaker Ignacio Ruiz Alvarez on Women's Annex - Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
Interview by Fereshteh Forough "I feel that the difference with working with women is that there is a sensitivity and power projection…
New York City Lisa Stock Independent Filmmaker about Women's Annex and Afghanistan Filmmaking
"I think filmmaking and social media can break down a lot of barriers and clear up a lot of misconceptions quite quickly." Lisa Stock…
UK Independent Filmmaker Anderson West on Women's Annex and Afghanistan Filmmaking Industry
"If you are good at your job, it doesn't matter what gender you are. I believe that the best person, whether they are female or male,…
Jennifer's Recap - Film Industry News, Short Films Promotion, And Filmmaker's Interviews
This week was busy with writing and promoting our filmmakers. I wrote different articles, first the Film Annex Industry Newsletter…
Ken Turner - Promoting and Sharing on Social Media
"Film Annex is definitely the way for the independent filmmakers to promote their work and get rewarded for it. You can make your…
Chile-Puerto Montt City, Independent Filmmaker Ignacio Ruiz Alvarez on Women's Annex - Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
"I feel that the difference with working with women is that there is a sensitivity and power projection that involves doing things…
Sem Maltsev: Movie Production
Friday, January 25, 2013. My week recap. Shooting Jobs: 1. Today was a big shooting for Cupcake Digital. We welcomed guests from…
Afghanistan in 2014 with Free Movies, Internet Classrooms, Foreign Force Withdrawal
2014, a challenging year for Afghanistan. It is almost more than a decade after Taliban regime and the presence of foreign forces…
Jennifer's Recap - Festival and Social Media with Sundance, New Film Collaborative Work, Online Film Monetization
This week will be known as "flu week" for me, but still, here is what happened... I wrote 2 articles, the first one about film critic…
Independent London-based Female Filmmaker, Sorcha Anglim on Women's Annex - Afghanistan, Central and South Asia Film Industry
Sorcha Anglim is a female short film maker who started out at Staffordshire University. She is currently working as a freelance Production…
A New Study Shows Women are Struggling in Hollywood? Shut up.
Photo: Katherine Bigelow Source: NY Daily News According to BBC News, in response to Katherine Bigelow's Oscar snub for her film Zero…
West London - Independent Filmmaker Andy Parker on Women's Annex - Afghanistan, Central and South Asia Film Industry
Andy Parker, an independent filmmaker based in West London, has a passion for visuals and loves to tell stories through imagery. His…
Philippines - Independent Filmmaker Manny the Movie Guy on Women's Annex - Afghanistan, Central and South Asia Film Industry
Manny the Movie Guy is a multi-Emmy award-winning film critic who has always had a passion for movies. His love of film criticism…
London-Based Independent Filmmaker Mark Kuczewski on Women's Annex - Afghanistan, Central and South Asia and Film Industry
Mark Kuczewski has directed and worked on many short films over the past few years. Many of them are now making their way around…
Jennifer's Recap - Online Film Distribution for Talented Filmmakers
This week I worked on several blogs. First for the Filmmakers on Social Media blog series. I interviewed Sorcha Anglim, a female filmmaker…
[Insert Chosen Career Here]
Pause for gasps, applause, or the unwarranted "Oh...that's...neat" response. Raise your hand if you love what you do for a living,…
Thanks for watching my drawings!
Hello again! I´m really happy about your feedback, comments and e-mails on the drawings that I posted, that´s why now I´m collecting…
Semyon Maltsev: Filmmaking Production
Its Friday, January 11th, 2013. Shooting jobs: 1. Interview with Dr. Augustine Y. Cheung, Chairman and CEO of Medifocus, Inc. Medifocus…
Film Annex in 2012 - Business and Social Media
In 2012, Film Annex used its social media platforms to promote its services and short film makers. We focused on certain platforms,…
Yellow Sticky Notes – Part 1: The Inspiration
As I was creating my 2007 animated short film Yellow Sticky Notes, I would tell people, this is either the biggest mistake of my life…
Semyon Maltsev: Entertaining Movies
January 4, 2013.Happy new year everybody.The first week of new year was the shortest in terms of work. Just three days, but I've done…
This is how I work... Storyboards
There's a lot of ways to work in cinema and make movies. There are people that just record, others that plan every single detail,…
Semyon Maltsev: Classic Films Online
December 28, 2012 There was no shooting on this week, only editing and here is what I've done: 1. Christine Norrie – Creative…
Film Annex Filmmakers Help Create A Filmmaking Curriculum for Afghan Students
Recently, the Film Annex Creative Director, Eren Gulfidan, and social media coordinator, Jennifer Bourne, worked together on creating…
Filmmaking Curriculum on Examer & Empowering Women Through Film by Eren Gulfidan
As I leave another week behind, I feel excited about the new connections I formed and the projects I embarked upon. The most exciting…
The Making of Ode to a Post-it Note: Part 4
To create my short animated film, Ode to a Post-it Note, it took 3 months from conception to completion. The film from concept to…
The Making of Ode to a Post-it Note: Part 2
Creating Ode to a Post-it Note was a really fun journey for me. In essence I was the Post-it Note character on a journey to…
Semyon Maltsev: Making Movies Today
Today is December 14,2012 and here is my week recap. (shooting Susan Miller) The week began with a lot of shootings. Monday we…
Animator wanted!
Hi All We're looking to collaborate with an animator for some up and coming projects.. and was wondering if anyone wanted to get involved!…
Jennifer's Recap - Filmmakers, Social Media and Online Videos
This week, I continued my blog series Filmmakers on Social Media with the interview of Mark Kuczewski. The blogs are meant to highlight…
Vivid Lounge
Hi All, As i'm sure you've seen, I moved to Manchester a few months ago with Andy P, Sorcha A and Amy Hill, and haven't had the chance…
Nick Fox Gieg - Promoting Films and Blogs on Social Media
Nick Fox Gieg joined Film Annex after following fellow animator Jonathan Ng's recommendation. He set up his Web TV quickly and is…
Lisa Stock - Promoting Films and Blogs on Social Media
"The more you link back to Film Annex the better! I also appreciate that Film Annex is active on social media and will share or retweet…
So You Want to Work in Animation...
Recently, I was asked by a student studying animation at the Centre for Arts and Technology in Kelowna some questions about the animation…
Our Latest Film Projects... Coming along nicely!
My last project is still in the edit- (Having gone to london and failing to bring the harddrive... its been difficult to finish!)…
Weekly Recap - Filmmakers on Social Media, Instagram, Animations
I started the week by focusing on a series of blogs about filmmakers and social media. After reviewing how our filmmakers are using…
Mark Kuczewski - Promoting Films and Blogs on Social Media
"I have definitely noticed a difference with the new implementation of the buzzscore. Now I can see where all aspects of my filmmaking…
What I think makes a good director!
Recently, I was asked some questions by some animation students at Emily Carr University about what makes a good director. Here are…
Hello from Vancouver...
I always knew about Film Annex, but it wasn't until a good buddy of mine and fellow animation filmmaker, Jonathan Ng, told me more…
Amy Hill - Promoting Films and Blogs on Social Media
"The buzzscore is an awesome incentive. [...] You're getting rewarded for sharing your own work. That's rare! - Amy Hill. Amy Hill…
Social Media and Online Film Promotion - How Film Annex's Filmmakers Promote Their Work
Lately we have been highlighting that sharing your Film Annex content on social media is important to increase your BuzzScore. It…
So you wanna be a filmmaker? (in the golden ring)
Can you punch like a south-bound freight trainTell me just one thingCan you move in a whirl like a humming bird's wingIf you need…
Week Recap: Father of Modern Transplantation and other people
Today is Friday, November 30, 2012, and I am looking back on my week. Monday, we shot interview with Al Shefsky, president of Pele…
Weekly Recap - Twitter, LinkedIn, Social Media Film Promotion
This week, I focused on trying to help our independent filmmakers use social media to promote their content and also reviewing what…
LinkedIn Is Also For Filmmakers
Last week, Film Annex announced that LinkedIn had now the most influence in the BuzzScore, meaning that sharing content on LinkedIn…
Getting back on the Creative Wagon
I have been taking a step back lately... i've been surrounded by a whole load of creative people... and so I have let them go on about…
2013 Great Lakes International Film Festival
Considered among the top 100 most popular film festivals in the world, the 12th annual Great Lakes International Film Festival has…
Ideias to get resources for new Films
Hi Film Annex users, I am not a professional filmmaker but I have a passion for films. I'm here thinking of what type of film I…
Just Starting Out
So here's the thing. I'm young. I've got ambition. I've got the drive. But I am broke and don't know what I'm doing.…
Film Entertainment - ARGO
Argo is the latest feature length film from director Ben Affleck; it's based on a declassified true story about American spy Tony…
Pictures and Update
Howdy! Been what, a week since the last one where I said I'd get some pics for you? Well, look who pulled through? This one was taken…
The Latest Member Of The Film Annex Family
ME! Morning folks Very excited to be enrolling with a new film making community! My name is Ciaron (Keer-On, not Kuh-Ron, Key-Rin,…
Weekly Recap - Film Annex's Big Family of Filmmakers
I think of this week as a good one in terms of contacts established with people, especially independent filmmakers. Film Annex is…
How Many Degrees of Separation on Film Annex?
Over the past months, I've discovered on many occasions that several independent filmmakers on Film Annex know each other and have…
Sam French, the filmmaker, speaks about Afghanistan
When I saw this video, I was inspired by Sam French. While most of us are affected by war stories, very few of us are able to do something…
Weekly Recap - Elections and Social Media, New Team Member, New Filmmakers And a Special Visit
While last week started with Sandy, this week started with Obama. This Tuesday, the American people chose their President for the…
Filmmaking Questions on EXAMER
In this test, students will answer questions about filmmaking and how filmmakers can fund, promote, and distribute their movies online.…
How Filmmakers are raising funds though Film annex
As I was working on one of my MBA applications, i was asked to express my views through a video. It has been a big learning process…
Weekly Recap - Social Media, Filmmaking, Education
This week, I mostly worked on our social media platforms and filmmaking content. We received several new content: videos from Zacuto…
Film Entertainment - News From Our Filmmakers, New Filmmaking Talents and More Featured Content
Summer is over. For kids, it usually means buying new school supplies. At Film Annex, it means re-designing. This week, we implemented…
Working With Others - Music
A large part of making a film is working with other people. Very rarely will you be able to make film by yourself. There are too many…
Latest Independent Films - The Master with Philip Seymour Hoffman
The latest independent film I saw was The Master. It's loosely inspired by the figure L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of…
Behind the Scenes of Film Annex - Newsletter
On Film Annex, you can watch thousands of movies. But have you ever wondered how the filmmakers created their spectacular short animations…
Filmmaker Tal Haring's Success Story on Film Annex's Online Video Platform
Still from Wall To Wall Tal Haring was one of our first filmmakers to have his Web TV featured on our homepage and make money with…
Why Your Next Fashion Film Will Probably Flop! (and how to avoid it)
If you include behind the scenes and lookbook type films there is probably around 30 fashion films being made a day around the world.…
Why Behind the Scenes Matter
By Paul Cezanne [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons (left); Me eating lemons in Beyza Boyacioglu's In a Manner of Speaking (right).…
How to Film Successful Online Video
Thousands of people are becoming famous because of their videos online. How to film online video successfully? 1. Make it viral This…
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: SAM FULLER
He was born in August 1912. At twelve years-old, he became a paper boy, at seventeen, a criminal reporter for The New York Graphic,…
Be the Next Indie Filmmaking Talent - Film Annex Newsletter
Hi everyone, The end of Summer is dangerously close, so we thought we'd cheer you up with some new movies! ECU, the European Independent…
DSLR Video Shooting
My experience in DSLR video starts from Nikon D90. It was one of the first DSLR camera that allow you to shoot video. 720p HD at that…
How do *you* brainstorm? (1) Tools of the trade
By Adam Daniel Mezei - my partner in crime for my new film 'The Inner District' Yes indeed, even your PMD gets down and dirty with…
Dark Comedies and Fine Cooking - Film Annex Newsletter
Hi everyone, We want to say hi to August with a new filmmaker and a Web TV that will tickle your appetite. Mack Carruthers has 5 years…
DSLR vs Point-and-Shoot Cameras
When starting out for the first time with photography or video, choosing the right camera is an important step to your success. What…
Tips For Holding An Audition
Auditions can be a tricky process. Seeing how an actor can really make or break the film, the auditions are also one of the…
A Place for Collaborators - Film Annex Newsletter
Hi everyone, On June 26th, Film Annex, in collaboration with the Afghan Citadel Company, opened their third Internet classroom at…
Filmmaker Anderson West's Success Story on Film Annex's Online Video Platform
Still from First Day Anderson West joined the Film Annex platform less than 2 years ago with First Day, a very promising short film…
Old and Future Classics - Film Annex Newsletter
Hi everyone, We kick off the month of July with Toni Williams' creative bubble and introduce you to a brand new filmmaker on our platform.…
Film Annex Studios Techniques for Afghanistan
Recently We received footage from Afghanistan where Elaha Mahboob, a web designer manager and software developer at Citadel Software…
5 Important Steps for Successful Filmmaking
Have you tried to make movies but haven't had much success? Here are five important steps that you might be missing to be more successful…
Introduction
Hey Guys! Thanks for opening this up and hopefully I can keep you hooked. Just a brief few words as to what I'm about and what I can…
Filmmaking Tips For Your Personal Online Film Network
Filmmaking is the essence of and the reason behind Film Annex. To me, it's the most entertaining and stimulating way to communicate…
Filmmaking on Film Annex
Read this post in Dari/Farsi (دری / فارسی ). Read this post in Russian (Читайте этот блог на русском…
Documentary Film/Storytelling as Diplomacy
“When we are able to find personal stories that documentaries do very, very well; and illuminate for people the conditions [of]…
Video Production in New York
Producing independent films requires completely different approach,than commercial projects. Budgets are small here, and every dollar…
No Saints - Abel Ferrara's Scandal ?
A few months ago Francesco Rulli came up with idea to shoot a web series for Film Annex's sister company M.T.I., an Italian textile…
7 Simple Rules to Sell Your Script
1. More action, not description Remember, movie - it's a motion picture. Describe the things that are happening and not just located…
6 Tips Every Film Director Should Know
Filmmaking is a tough process. You can shoot a lot of takes, before you'll understand that the scene is done. In fact, in order to…
