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Robert Craft on Lessons Learned

by Cait Carvalho on February 24, 2012

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Robert Craft reveals a valuable lesson learned while living outside of New York.

From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.

Director Alrick Brown on Micro-Budget Filmmaking

by Cait Carvalho on February 22, 2012

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Alrick Brown discusses the realities of making a film on the cheap.

From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.

Andrea Meditch on Collaboration

by Cait Carvalho on February 22, 2012

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Andrea Meditch emphasizes that it takes the inclusion of others to bring your vision forward.

From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.

Director Ava Duvernay on Positioning Your Film

by Cait Carvalho on February 17, 2012

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Ava Duvernay (Director, I Will Follow) forewarns that publicity is not a given, and explains why filmmakers need to have an understanding of themselves and their films.

From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.

Barry Cole on Licensing Music

by Cait Carvalho on February 17, 2012

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Barry Cole explains the closing of the gap between filmmakers and the troubles of obtaining licensing for music.

From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.

Director Cindy Meehl on Buck Brannaman

by Cait Carvalho on February 16, 2012

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Cindy Meehl (Director, Buck) discusses Buck Brannaman and his ability to read people, even if it’s just by looking at their horse.

From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.

Nancy Gerstman on Developing Bill Cunningham New York

by Cait Carvalho on February 16, 2012

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Nancy Gerstman reflects on the film’s ability to reach beyond its core audience.

From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.

Peter Broderick on Identifying Your Audience

by Cait Carvalho on February 15, 2012

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Peter Broderick discusses how filmmakers should break down and think about their audience.

From the 2011 Independent Filmmaker Conference.