¡Vuelta al cole! Taller de Eiénesis para niños / Back to school! Eiénesis workshop for kids
¡Aquí estoy para presentar mi primer taller de Eiénesis para niños! Here I am to present my first Eiénesis…
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Part 2 - Visual Effects for Short Films / Independents Films.
Post Production and Visual Effects for Short Films / Independents Films. Part 2 Approaching Crowd-source funding Before…
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…
An Ode to Short Films and How Much They Rocked at the Tribeca Film Festival, Plus How Online Film Distribution Helps Shorts
Short films are a big part of my life. I scout them, watch them, curate them, talk to filmmakers who write and direct them, and have…
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,…
An Interview with Afghan Movie Star Leena Alam: Gaining Hearts with Filmmaking in Afghanistan
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Angels with no name: The event
Next thursday is important for Sinnside project: we are going to do the first public presentation in Valencia, Spain, with new footage…
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…
Film Friday - Grave Encounters
This film sets out to make you believe you are watching found footage from a recorded tv show called Grave Encounters. The show is…
Film Friday - The Fountain
The Fountain seems to be a film you either love or hate. When released in 2006, it didn’t do great in terms of gross revenue…
Sem Maltsev: Film Production in Afghanistan
This week was a game changer in my business of film production. We had a meeting with Francesco Rulli, Alexey Levchenko, Roya Mahboob…
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 Evil Dead did not swallow my soul
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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…
Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters Review
The thing about the horror films of today is that it preys upon certain basic ideas we have about humanity. When you watch a horror…
Long-Tail Keywords at Work for Fashion Filmmakers; A Case for VOLT to Own Fashion as Art
TO BE OR NOT TO BE (FOUND), THAT IS THE QUESTION. One of the most important considerations for a filmmaker or any producer of video…
Latest Independent Films - The Revolutionary Optimists is a Catalyst for Change and Women's Empowerment
When is a film more than just a film? How much impact does a story have to have on an audience to make a change? Is being "inspiring"…
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…
ONE OF THE BEST RUSSIAN FILMMAKERS IN HISTORY, SERGEI BONDARCHUK
Who is the one of the best Russian filmmakers in history? Many old school communities would easily claim Sergei Bondarchuk was one…
'Film' Friday - Game of Thrones
Ok ok, so it’s not technically a film i’m writing about for Film Friday this week, but with the highly anticipated 3rd…
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…
Film Friday - Goodfellas
To choose the next film to write about in my Film Friday series, I went to the imdb.com top 100 films and began to look for films…
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…
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…
Fahim Fazli: Hollywood Actor, Author, War Veteran and Afghan-American
Introduction: There is a famous Afghan Proverb that says, “Sar zenda baasha, kolaah besyaar ast.” (If there…
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…
Film Friday - Spirited Away
I was first introduced to Studio Ghibli (The production company behind Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle etc.)…
More about SweetAsiaTV
Hello, everyone! Today I would like to say special THANKS to my brother Fred Kurzh (FAMusicTV) and Thomas Courtney (Models Web TV)…
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…
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations - INTRO
Ken Turner Blog Series: Influences and Inspirations - INTRO In these new series of blog posts I will attempt…
One of the famous Russian cartoons, Masyanya, the Top Russian Filmmaker, Oleg Kuvaev
Russian Annex started to work with one of the Top Russian Filmmakers – Oleg Kuvaev. Oleg Kuvaev was born on February…
Sem Maltsev: Film and Video Production Company
Today I would like to talk about difference between developing countries like Afghanistan and developed countries like USA from film…
Jennifer's Recap - Women's Day with Films and Social Media
Happy International Women's Day! Before I get to that, let's start with how I tried to help our filmmakers with social media promotion…
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…
Filmmakers Today - Floris Kaayk's Origin of Creatures on WACKY TUESDAYS
The Origins of Creatures is not your typical end of the world film. In fact, it's probably better than every end of the world movie…
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…
Anderson West - Online Film Distribution and Social Media Promotion
"I think the more you blog and tweet about your stuff, the more revenue you get. My best days seem to come after a blog post or update…
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…
Film Friday - Django Unchained
'Django Unchained' is Quentin Tarantino's latest creation. It tells the story of Django (Jamie Foxx), a freed slave on gory mission…
Film Friday
First of all I would like to introduce you to a new blog series I will be doing entitled 'Film Friday'. This will feature a…
Buzkashi Boys with Sam French at the Oscars 2013 on Free Films, Free Movies and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan
It was Sunday night, February 24, and I was waiting to watch the Academy Awards or Oscars. I was extremely excited about Buzkashi…
The Right Choice for Filmmakers Today: Online Film Distribution and Social Media
Filmmakers today don't have an easy job. Unless you're already recognized by Hollywood or institutions like Sundance, finding distribution…
Filmmakers Today - Kim Holm's RELEASE THE FREQ on WACKY TUESDAYS
Does anyone remember that song Rabbit in Your Headlights by UNKLE, featuring Thom Yorke, and more importantly the amazing video directed…
Kyle Review
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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…
Jennifer's Recap - Social Media Film Promotion, Buzz Score, Inviting Filmmakers to Join our Online Film Network
This week, I started reconnecting with short film makers that I contacted in the past about joining Film Annex. With new improvements…
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,…
Eren's Recap: Op-ed for TakePart, Teaching at NYU, and New Female Filmmakers
I wrote my first op-ed today with contributions from my colleagues, Jennifer Bourne and Fereshteh Forough, for TAKEPART. And it feels…
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…
Female Empowerment: Women Filmmakers Have a Different Perspective, Says Diablo Cody
by Jasmine Davis My sophomore year in college, I saw Juno, now one of my favorite movies. I had no idea what it was about going into…
A Women-Based Jury at Berlinale Film Festival - Film Annex Industry News
We are back with our Film Annex Industry Newsletter this week with more on Sundance and the movies that got picked up by studios,…
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…
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…
Short Film Makers - From Online Film Distribution to Hollywood
Yesterday, I came across an article on Mashable called 22-Year-Old's Sci-Fi Digital Short Gets Hollywood's Attention. Kaleb Lechowski…
Film Entertainment- Les Miserables
I recently had the privilege of viewing the Les Miserables DVD screener. As an actor who is a member of SAG - AFTRA I…
Wacky Tuesdays - Yellow Sticky Notes by Jeff Chiba Stearns
Jeff and his Post-it notes Jeff Chiba Stearns is a super prolific, Emmy® nominated and Webby award winning documentary and animation…
New Independent Filmmakers and Short Films on Film Annex - 1/31/13
Who are the new filmmakers who joined the platform recently, the latest movies presented and the latest news about our directors?…
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,…
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…
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…
3 Must-See Original Short Films on Film Annex
Image: Source I'm a sucker for short films. There is an unspoken promise to be short and to the point when it comes to short films.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sponsoring Female Filmmakers and Women Empowerment in Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
Film Annex has been sponsoring filmmakers since it was established in 2006. A total of $298,070.73 were earned by Film Annex Web TV…
The Planet Of My Dream
I don't know why, but out of nowhere, while listening the pianist Alexander Mahnev, I caught myself on thinking about "lost" people.…
Increase Your Revenues at Film Annex with Our Updated BuzzScore
Filmmakers, writers, and our beloved audience! Awhile ago, we introduced you to our BuzzScore tool, a measurement system that calculates…
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…
Featured Filmmakers From Eren's Picks on Twitter
Last month, Film Annex introduced Eren's Picks, a section on the homepage that highlights Film Annex's most successful and active…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Weekly Blog - Sandy, Social Media, Halloween, LinkedIn
This week has been pretty chaotic and will be remembered by most New Yorkers more as "Sandy Week" than "Halloween Week". That's right,…
Submit Your Footage for a Documentary about Hurricane SANDY
Film Annex is calling all filmmakers, writers, and viewers to submit footage filmed before, during, and after Hurricane Sandy hit…
The EXAMER Video Challenge!
Calling all FILMMAKERS! In the age of social media, filmmakers need all the support they can get. Believe it or not, a student in…
Professional Writers and Filmmakers for Social Media and Target Marketing Strategies
There are different concepts of the world. Traditionally, it's defined by geographic borders. Another concept sees it as the world…
Top Fashion Films ~ New Music WebTV ~ ZACUTO Webseries #2
This week was quite productive and exciting with new developments and content. First Luca Finotti the Italian fashion film director…
Weekly Post - New Movies And Blogs, Mobile Money
This week was pretty much all about our filmmakers. We received several new videos from "Film Annexers" and also new comers. I think…
Introducing Eren's Picks!
Hello everyone! Some of you may have already noticed the new Eren's Picks section on our homepage. If that's the case, I salute your…
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…
Eren's Picks, New Filmmakers, The Annex Press - This Week's Recap
We're almost halfway through October, and the Fall has started to make us shiver in New York City. No more pleasant breezes; we're…
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…
The Future of Social Media and Control of Privacy
Part of my weekly tasks consists of browsing the Internet in search of new filmmaking talents. And, you know, because I like watching…
Film Annex Launches Success Stories Page for Film and Entertainment Industry
NEW YORK, NY, October 5, 2012 – Film Annex has launched the Success Stories page to highlight the filmmakers…
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…
A Thought Leader in Fashion Film
I have been fortunate to meet Fred Sweet many months ago through email and phone conversations, and finally in person at the La Jolla…
This Weekend, Get Real! - Film Annex Newsletter
As we approach the weekend, we're thinking about what kind of weekend we'd like to have as we say goodbye to September. We know that…
ZACUTO FILMS ~ A Tool for Filmmakers Today
Though our studio has had a tricked out Zacuto Support Rig at the ready a few feet behind me, only recently had I the pleasure of…
ÉCU’S PARTNER OPEN SAINT PETERSBURG STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL BEGINNING – A YOUNG SPRINGBOARD
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ÉCU’S PARTNER OPEN SAINT PETERSBURG STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL BEGINNING
Founded by Saint Petersburg Filmmaker’s Union festival, The Open St. Petersburg Student Film Festival “Beginning” is…
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: CATHERINE DENEUVE
ÉCU SPOTLIGHT: CATHERINE DENEUVE – THE QUEEN OF FRENCH CINEMA Catherine Deneuve: The queen of French cinema that winks…
The Survival of Film in the Age of Online Film Distribution
Original photo by Gizmodo. Photo manipulation: Eren Gulfidan In today's world, where online film distribution is getting more and…
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).…
Strategies For Social Media in the Film Entertainment Industry
Nowadays, social media is where everything happens. Where people get their news, learn about their friend's newborn baby, their ex-colleague's…
Chunchi - the people of the children suicides
The French psychologist Olivia de Groc, joins the project to promote a case study on the situation of the children in Chunchi. The…
ÉCU’S PARTNERS FOUR RIVER FILM FESTIVAL AND YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL – THE YELLOW CARPET
ÉCU’s Partners Four River Film Festival and Youth Film Festival – The Yellow carpet From 12th to…
5 Ways Online Video Filmmakers Can Save Money
Video production is a tough business, from beginning to end, so when online video filmmakers complete a show, it is truly amazing.…
WHAT TO DO IN PARIS IN SEPTEMBER
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Are Filmmakers Today Lucky? This Week's Film is MOTUS
Filmmakers today have it easy compared to their ancestors. They're lucky. With the advances in technology and easy access to equipment,…
ÉCU’s partner “Early Bird” European Student Film Festival is now open for submissions!
American Foundation for Bulgaria has the pleasure to invite you to participate in the…
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…
Hollywood Film Makers and the Actor's Artistic Integrity
I just spent about an hour surfing various entertainment websites hitting one headline link, reading the article, and bouncing…
Extra Time by Amy Hill - Recommended film of the week
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Marilyn Monroe and Nagasaki - How Hollywood creates Valuable Platforms for Social Awareness
and 50 years ago today Marilyn…
UN Backed Film Contest/Festival
The reluctance that was more like protocol elitism has now come around to an embrace of popular culture and social media in…
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.…
British And Gritty - Film Annex Newsletter
Hi everyone! On June 26th, Film Annex is opening the third Internet classroom in collaboration with the Afghan Citadel Company, this…
One Night Stand in a Lost City - Film Annex Newsletter
Hi everyone, This week we introduce you to Jack Tew, a filmmaker who has been with us for a while but never had his "moment" on our…
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…
Get a Career on Film Annex - Newsletter
Happy weekend, everyone! This week, we are catching up with two of our filmmakers, re-watching their short films, and getting updates…
LJFFF Poster and Updates
The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival will be held from July 26th - 28th, 2012 in La Jolla, California. Make sure to register at the…
LJFFF Submission and Tickets
The submissions guidelines for the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival are as follows. Please send the URL to your film to this address,…
Video Production in New York
Producing independent films requires completely different approach,than commercial projects. Budgets are small here, and every dollar…
Let's Celebrate Spring! - Film Annex Newsletter
Spring has sprung! And we think that watching new and exciting movies are a good way to celebrate! Let's start with Carla Veldman,…
ÉCU's Media Partner: The New Current
ÉCU's media partner, The New Current is a website that offers a fresh stream of student media and is currently running a series of…
Awards Vs. Online Exposure
The Awards Season is (finally?!) over, as you have read in many film magazines or websites in the past weeks. But wait, why should…
Short Filmmakers Are the Winners!
And by short filmmakers, I don't mean filmmakers who are not tall enough... I mean filmmakers who make short films. We have a lot…
Young and Making Money
In a tough economy, everyone is looking to make a little extra income on the side. Whether it's to pay for a bill or buy some new…
Thank you Film Annex
Maumau Web TV thank Film Annex for their Web TV initiative, which is perfect for independent filmmakers to promote…
Money Doesn't Grow on Trees
The world needs a new set of priorities. Bankers need to add fantasy and color to their lives. Crunching numbers to make more money…
