Category Archives: Film Industry

The Artful Writer Takes Screenwriting Consultants to Task

Craig Mazin, a working screenwriter, had some interesting comments about paying for a screenwriting consultant, or buying a book written by one of the so-called screenwriting gurus. He makes some good points, and I think his heart is in the … Continue reading

Film Industry, Screenwriting, Writing

Support Garden of Hedon on IndieGoGo

Kangas Kahn Films, LLC, is going back into production this fall with its latest feature “Garden of Hedon.” I don’t have many details, but I did hear the director say it’s a mystery/horror with some elements like “the best ten … Continue reading

Film Industry, Filmmaking

So, you think filmmaking is easy?

Only if you’re clowning around. Yeah, the lead-in is a bad pun for a link to a great log about how hard it is to complete a feature film and get distribution. Kangas Kahn Films, owned and operated by a … Continue reading

Distribution, Film Industry, Filmmaking

50 Best Blogs for Moviemakers | MovieMaker Magazine

Movie Maker magazine online posted a list of their choices of the 50 best blogs for movie making. I’m not on the list, , but there are some other great sites listed. Most I’ve never even heard of. Take a … Continue reading

Blogging, Cinematography, Distribution, Film Industry, Filmmaking

A nice discussion of independent film distribution

Screenwriter John August posted about a low-budget film (One Too Many Mornings) that will be showing at Sundance, and it spawned a very informative discussion on independent film distribution and how it is changing. Well worth a read. Here’s the … Continue reading

Distribution, Film Industry, Filmmaking

Studio backing for your low-budget film…from Paramount?

The LA Times is reporting that Paramount is starting a new division for micro-budget films. From the Times article: Fresh off its stunning “Paranormal Activity” success — a $15,000 thriller that has grossed more than $107 million in its domestic … Continue reading

Film Industry, Filmmaking, News

Count Gore Put Me “On the Rack”

The venerable horror host Count Gore De Vol has posted an interview with me conducted by veteran Timewarp actress Leanna Chamish. It was conducted at Horrorfind this summer. Take a look at the video, then go over to Count Gore’s … Continue reading

Film Industry, Filmmaking, Horrorfind, Timewarp Films ,

Blood, Boobs & Beast DVD Release

From John at videokitchen.tv: We are proud to announce that videokitchen.tv has signed with Troma Entertainment, Inc. to distribute Blood, Boobs & Beast on DVD. The DVD is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com and will be officially released on … Continue reading

Don Dohler, Film Industry, News, Timewarp Films , , ,

Is it a Smash, or is it Trash?

Friend and fellow filmmaker Robert Long II has just started a Web site for indie filmmakers called smashortrashindiefilmmaking.com. He’s just starting out, but plans to have interviews with other filmmakers, articles, resources, reviews, and lots more. He’s already posted an … Continue reading

Film Industry, Filmmaking

I’m a Semi-Finalist in Screenplay Festival

Two out of three ain’t bad. I was elated when I heard I placed in Red Inkworks. It takes a lot of work to write a feature-length screenplay, and I can’t think of a better way to gage one’s writing … Continue reading

Film Industry, Screenwriting, Writing