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Screenwriting - 2. Premise and Controlling Idea
Continuing on the screenwriting journal I initiated last week, I share some of the most important slices of knowledge I've acquired…
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…
Tips on Finding Outdoor Locations!
Hi All! A few blogs ago, I gave a few tips on how to find a location, and focused mainly on indoor locations. Here in London town…
'Last Remnants' in the 2013 Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival!
I am excited to be able to announce that my latest live action short film 'Last Remnants' has just been accepted into this year's…
Screenwriting - 1. Film Structure
I've been in an unusual place of recent. Not a desperate situation of potentially fatal or traumatising consequences, rather that…
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…
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…
Working on 16mm film
Back in 2008, I won “Best Short Film” for ‘Doors’ in my first year at University, at their screening: Evolve…
Tips for finding Actors!
Hi Everyone!For one of the web series I have been working on lately, as with most, the cast were really really important. We needed…
Looking back at Regret
Today I uploaded a short film I made back in 2007 called ‘Regret’, which was the first short I ever created. ‘Regret’…
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…
Tips on Finding Locations!
Hi All!Myself and Jack just got home from a day of receeing in Stoke! Considering we lived there for £50 a week, we figured…
The things you overlook.
So today was the day to find a location for my new short ‘Couple’. I was after an empty bedroom with a high ceiling. Simple…
Some time off to do what I Love!
Hi All!Its been quiet for a few weeks for me on film annex, mainly because my week days have consisted of 6.30am calltimes, and wrap…
'Couple' a short film in pre-production
Before kicking off my ‘point of view’ series, I need to get my original idea, the ‘birds eye view’ approach…
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…
Charlie Chaplin and the lost legacy
I was interested in reviewing three short nostalgic gems of footage from the great hero of slapstick, Charlie Chaplin. What is most…
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…
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…
Going sweet: Art of Sinnside
For creating the set and all the props needed for the film, we needed to call Arancha Rodríguez and María Jesús…
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…
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…
Behind the beauty of horror: Sinnside (part 8)
It´s been a couple of posts since I´ve been talking about Sinnside. I think the idea of the project is pretty well exposed,…
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,…
Getting into 'A Different Frequency'
This blog is about my stop motion music video for the song 'A Different Frequency' by the band formerly known as 'YesMisterBloodVessel'…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #15
Production on Henry is progressing quite well. Lots of scenes are becoming more and more complete as days pass. …
Jennifer's Recap - More Films Premiering on Film Annex and Promoted on Social Media
Following last week's recap, I researched more about film and TV premiering online and wrote an article related to Film Annex'er Mark…
Mark Kuczewski's Short Film Premieres Online on Film Annex Film Network
Film premieres as we know them are mostly red carpet events part of a movie's promotional tour. TV series now also premiere their…
Online Film Distribution and Women's Empowerment - Film Annex Newsletter
Women's empowerment and online film distribution were at the core Film Annex's activities last week. Francesco Rulli, Founder and…
Online Film Distribution for Longer Shorts and New Directors/New Films
March and April are great months to be in New York City if you want to see the latest independent films. Yesterday, the New Directors/New…
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…
What is the Goal of your Short Film?
NOTE – This article is mainly targeted to students and recent graduates looking to jump-start their careers. …
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #14
Production on the Henry film is going very well. We are currently at around 128 total shots with a good 60 - 65% shots of completed…
Orgarganisation & Planning - Documentary
Despite my new year resolution of limiting the amount projects to take on, I still find myself multitasking various personal…
Sweating on a cold Sunday: Sinnside (part 5)
I know it´s thursday and I could update earlier if I´m going to write about last sunday, but before writing anything else…
Everything New Is Old Again
I am thinking of the song "This Used to Be My Playground" by Madonna, featured in the movie "A League of Their Own". Madonna…
Earth Review
Aliens are a popular topic to use for filmmakers today. This can sometimes happen in tough economic times, much like the attempt…
Are you Marmaduke Dot Com?
Behold my latest nonsensical film: 'Are You Marmaduke Dot Com?' It's a mixture of madness, Los Angeles, everyone's favorite cartoon…
Has the 1910 version of Frankenstein stood the test of time?
You may be aware of the character ‘Frankenstein’, perhaps from the Kenneth Branagh movie of the same name or maybe…
The art of keeping things simple
As usual, a phone call to my mother enters a phase where she has to put up with waffle about cameras, editing and online presence…
Music from South Africa, strong and talented South Africans.
Today I want to start with breaking news: Woman gives birth during flight from South Africa to New York.17 years old Fatawmatt Kaba…
Biotech 8 Review
Comedy is all about trying to figure out how far you can go in my opinion. When people go to see a stand-up comic, what the…
Angels with no name: Sinnside (part 3)
Yesterday was our first day of shooting at La Matandeta. The team worked exceptionally and we were able to finish to parts for the…
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…
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…
Review of Superman a.k.a The Mad Scientist
Fan’s of the 1970’s Supeman movies and more recent remakes will find this classic cartoon episode of Superman from 1941…
Oculus Rift and virtual reality in everyday life
Following up from my previous blog regarding the Playstation 4, I thought I might follow it up by sharing my thoughts on the recent…
Sketching, preparing: Sinnside (part 2)
When I create a new project, there´s always a big care on who is going to create the graphics, the teasers, who´s going…
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…
Growing up fast: Sinnside (part 1)
The first thing I could say about Sinnside is that it is big. And shocking. And maybe frightening and, why not? Funny. This…
Jennifer's Recap - Women's Voices Now and Staffordshire University on Film Annex, The Oscars and Social Media
This week was productive in moving along with my contacts with short film makers. I heard back first from Heidi Basch, Executive…
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…
beginning images of swapped
"Swapped", the last short film i uploaded had a beginning, it didn't really convince me, so i cut it off. I took some pictures of…
Review of Create
Review of Create If you’re a fan of Aardman Animations, I would very much recommend you check out the hilarious short film ‘Create’…
Best Indie Films
Everybody loves explosions, guns and Angelina Jolie. But from time to time, people feel the need of a pause from the usual blockbusters,…
Jennifer's Recap - Following Up With Short Film Makers, Women in the Film Entertainment Industry, Social Media Week
This week, I started by using my last week's post on How to use Film Annex to its fullest to contact some of our filmmakers that I…
Jennifer's Recap - Short Film Makers, Being Successful on Film Annex Film Distribution Platform
I watched several short films online this week and I realize I like this genre more and more. I've always liked going to the movies…
Female Director Jane Campion to Lead Cannes Festival, Oscar-Nominated Short Films Online, SXSW Midnighters - Film Annex Industry
Female directors were on the spot in one of our last Industry Newsletters and it continues this week. Screenwriter, producer, and…
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…
My World Premiere at the 2013 28th Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival
Recently, I had the world premiere of my latest animated short film, Yellow Sticky Notes | Canadian Anijam at the 2013 28th Santa…
Kyle Review
Relationships are never easy to figure out. There is almost no one you can talk to who can give you perfect advice on the subject.…
Re-Discovering Film Annex's Online Film Network
Still from Jon White's Pancakes Whenever I talk about Film Annex's online film network, I always say that animation is the strongest…
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…
The Genesis of a new short film.
The first book I ever read about screen writing was Syd Field's “The screenwriter’s Workbook”. It impressed…
New Films and Short Film Makers on Film Annex Online Film Network - 2/11/13
This week we meet short film maker Max Baird and photographer Connie Toebe, new members on Film Annex. Connie Toebe was brought to…
Oscar Nominee Director Ryan Buckley Directs Superbowl Ad, SXSW Film Line-up, Koch Documentary - Film Annex Industry News
Were you watching the Superbowl last night? For many people, the Superbowl isn't only about football, it's also about advertising.…
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…
Sem Maltsev: Production of a Movie
The Oscar-nominated black and white animation is available for all to see. And this is great news. I think especially for short films…
Making Money Online
People are more and more interested in money making from internet, because it is more achievable now than in the past. If you are…
WACKY TUESDAYS - TALKING HEADS by Dominique Palombo
How do we fight? How do we talk it out? Communicate? This week's WACKY TUESDAYS video, TALKING HEADS by Dominique Palombo, uses dance…
The Process: "Paseo al Picacho en Invierno"
Hello!! Here I am again, i was kind of busy working in the pre-production stage of my first featured film and I was without the time…
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…
Kaleb Lechowski on His Short Film R'ha, Social Media and Online Film Distribution
Kaleb Lechowski is the real life example that the Internet is the place for filmmakers to be noticed. His short film R'ha got spotted…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #10
Continuing with introductions for the team behind the new Henry: The Heart Boy film... On…
Ouroboros Cinematography
Today I wanted to take a break from talking about screen writing, and just pay respect to the crew members who worked on my…
Yellow Sticky Notes – Part 3: Going Viral…
This blog post is a continuation of my last blog post, Yellow Sticky Notes – Part 2: The Tribeca Film Festival. …
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…
[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,…
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?…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #9
Continuing where I left off last week with introducing the team behind the new Henry: The Heart Boy film... …
"Lull" A short film, finally on the way!
A long time ago, back last year, I mentioned a short film I was producing, "lull"! Its been a little while coming, but it's finally…
Making of "Humanoide no Robot"
Well, in other posts I shared with you some drawings and storyboards of "Humanoide no robot", this time I want to share some photos…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #8
Here are some Henry concept art to kick off the new year. I wanted to also showcase the team that is working…
Jennifer's Recap - Exclusive Premieres, Short Films and Rethinking the Film Distribution
This week, I was back at work after two weeks in France for the holidays. I didn't watch any French movie, but I definitely feel like…
2012...A Meditating Bunny Year in Review...
2012 was definitely a busy year here at Meditating Bunny Studio Inc. We had two independent productions on the go this year. The…
"Humanoide no Robot", before and after, comparison between drawing and short film
As I told you in another post, I really enjoy drawing as a first step in the creation of a movie. Here I want to share with you the…
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…
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.…
'LAST REMNANTS' teaser trailer!
Behold the teaser trailer for my upcoming short film 'Last Remnants!'
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #5
Here are some more pages from the HTHB book. Enjoy! In the next post I'll be showing more concept artwork for the film. From now until…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #4
As promised here are some pages from the book. The other illustrations served as extra pieces which…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #3
So in adapting the illustrated story book to a short film, I wanted to retain the major beats of the story, (btw I'll try not…
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…
Ben Storyboard to Screen-
So, I thought that it might be kind of neat to show you how the Sasketchshow gang went about putting together 'Ben The Unicorn'.…
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.…
"Henry: The Heart Boy" Short Film - Production Update #1
So this week moving forward I thought I'd start doing regular blog updates for those who like to keep up on news from the production…
PART #14: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #14: For the final post for AOTGVM, I thought I'd show the "Corn Monster" doll I commissioned my friend, illustrator…
PART #13: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #13: Here's some more storyboard sequences from AOTGVM. Again these were crudely drawn by myself. Look for…
Stop motion animator and filmmaker, Charles Pieper, at the Film Annex Studio!
Charles Pieper, one of our favorite animation filmmakers, visited our studio recently to do an interview. A talented stop motion animator…
"Snowboy & Crow" featured on Toon Boom Showcase!!!
Great News: Today "The World of Snowboy & Crow" is featured on the ToonBoom Showcase. Special Thanks to Andrea Yip and…
PART #10: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #10: Here's a short part of a storyboarded sequence from AOTGVM. These were drawn by production team artist Emily…
PART #9: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #9: Here's some more storyboard to final shot comparisons. Enjoy. Look for more blog posts of Early Concept…
PART #8: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #8: This next bit I wanted to show some storyboard to final shot comparisons. I allows find fascinating how…
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…
PART #7: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #7: Today I thought I'd show some more fully realized character designs for the vegetable monsters. Most were done…
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…
PART #6: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #6: I thought I'd show some family concepts. Above are some color explorations for the sister which were done with…
PART #5: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #5: The 2 pieces above were done by myself and the 2 pieces below were done by production designer Bernard Joaquin. Eventually…
PART #4: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #4: These are concept pieces showing early ideas of mini-conflicts. A "Corn-y" Love Triangle involving the giant…
PART #3: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's Part #3: Above is a piece of concept art that was developed to depict when the giant vegetable monsters arrive at the city.…
PART #1: Early Concept Art - "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters"
Here's one of the first concept art pieces I did for the short film "Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters". It shows Jack using…
Want to show your support for the "Henry: The Heart Boy Film"?
For those who would like to help support the new "HENRY: THE HEART BOY" film and get some pretty cool stuff in the process,…
Happy Halloween! and some news...
I thought tonight being Halloween would be a great occasion to announce the next animated short film from Freak Show Studios:…
Attack of the Giant Vegetable Monsters - Secret Cameo Appearances!!!
For those following on twitter or on Freak Show Studios Facebook page, here's the answers to the quiz: Here's the question again:…
The Price Teaser Trailer!
The New teaser Trailer for The Price short film has been released exclusively on Maumau Web TV, and you can watch it HERE. …
Once a Week Online Film Festival Call for Entries
Once a Week Online Film Festival is a weekly showcase of short indie films under 30 minutes. Each week we highlight one Official…
Alessandro Amaducci ~ New Screenings for the Gifted Short Filmmaker
Alessandro Amaducci whose work can be viewed in this Film Annex WebTV is a very respected creator in the film and entertainment…
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…
TiM "Behind The Scenes" photos - Part #8
Here's another "BEHIND THE SCENES" photo from my short film "TiM". Below you'll see how "Mother's Chair" and scene were developed,…
TiM "Behind The Scenes" photos - Part #7
Here's another "BEHIND THE SCENES" photo from my short film "TiM". Below you'll see how "HELL set" was developed, as well as shots…
TiM "Behind The Scenes" photos - Part #6
Here's another "BEHIND THE SCENES" photo from my short film "TiM". Below you'll see how the other characters in "TiM" were developed,…
TiM "Behind The Scenes" photos - Part #5
Here's another "BEHIND THE SCENES" photo from my short film "TiM". Below you'll see how Timothy Gray and his alter ego were developed:…
TiM "Behind The Scenes" photos - Part #4
Here's another "BEHIND THE SCENES" photo from my short film "TiM". Below you'll see how the setup was for the Projector shots - Production…
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…
TiM "Behind The Scenes" photos - Part #2
Here's another "BEHIND THE SCENES" photo from my short film "TiM". Below you'll see how the setup was for the TV set shot - Production…
TiM "Behind The Scenes" photos - Part #1
I thought I'd share some "BEHIND THE SCENES" photos from my short film "TiM". Below you'll see the before and after of the "Tim Tree": …
Extra Time
Most of us have taken part in some form of sports activity when we were young and some of us take it to the next level as we grow…
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,…
Extra Time by Amy Hill - Recommended film of the week
Has anyone got any extra time? Because, you know... we all need it so desperately. Somehow, the time we already have is never enough,…
Pinhead
Director Matt Lee shares with us his animated short film "Pinhead". This is the story of Tom Newsom, an assistant to…
Meet Buck!
Directors Denis Bouyer, Yann de Préval, Vincent E Sousa and Laurent Monneron, bring to you the story of Buck, an ordinary guy.…
KYLE Behind the scenes...
Hey guys! As a filmmaker I'm always interested in how other people have made their films, whether looking for tips, ideas, inspiration…
All set to shoot my next film
It's been a long time coming, but on the 13th July, I head back up to The Midland Gliding Club to shoot a film for them. The last…
I must not be a one trip pony.
Hiding myself away in a quiet corner, I grab a chewed pen and an envelope and scribble down the foundries of a hopefully new and challenging…
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…
The Violin - My New Short Film
After about four months of production I finally finished my new short film "The Violin." The film stars Olan Montgomery as Walter,…
Film Annex is Giving - Newsletter
Hello world, We're proud and excited to introduce you to our new initiative, (G.I.V.E.) - Global Initiative for Veteran Entrepreneurship.…
No saints in fashion!
The idea to the first episode of no Saints is to describe how we do business with apparel manufacturer in China, with a sense…
The Dark Side of Human Cloning
We've all thought about the perks and perils of human cloning. This short film by Alex Nakone follows the aftermath of what at first…
Video DSLRs vs Camcorders
I got my first digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera long time ago, when I was a kid. And I was thinking all the time - How great…
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…
My relationship with the Internet
At some point I really believed I was the only person that knew very little about the internet. I grew up doing Judo at eight years…
It Was Nice Meeting You
Check out "It was nice meeting you" on Film Annex ! One of the shorts I've directed during my studies in NYC
The Price teaser trailer is here!
"Mauricio Vargas Presents" has updated The Price's official website and has also released exclusively on Maumau Web TV, the teaser…
The Price releases a new photo!
A new photo from the upcoming short film The Price has been released and Maumau Web TVwill exclusively present the teaser trailer…
