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VB Mgzn ©<p>Jia Zhangke: Master of Chinese Cinema – The Revolutionary Filmmaker Who Captured Modern China’s Soul.</p><p><a href="https://vibesmagazine.blog/jia-zhangke-master-of-chinese-cinema-the-revolutionary-filmmaker-who-captured-modern-chinas-soul/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">vibesmagazine.blog/jia-zhangke</span><span class="invisible">-master-of-chinese-cinema-the-revolutionary-filmmaker-who-captured-modern-chinas-soul/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/China" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>China</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/directors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>directors</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmsglobalization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmsglobalization</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/JiaZhangkecareer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>JiaZhangkecareer</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/JiaZhangkefilms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>JiaZhangkefilms</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/modernchina" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>modernchina</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/culture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>culture</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/movies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movies</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ChinaSixthGenerationfilmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ChinaSixthGenerationfilmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/vb_mgzn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>vb_mgzn</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>How Hollywood Kills Movies—Even After Saying Yes | Ben Garves explains that "green lit" signifies conditional approval from a studio or financier for a film's development or production, contingent on factors like budget, cast availability, union agreements, and tax incentives. &gt;&gt; <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>film</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/movie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movie</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shortfilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shortfilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/director" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>director</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmaker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmaker</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>This Is Why TikTok Succeeded Where Quibi Failed | Ben Garves discusses the significant impact of TikTok on the entertainment industry, noting that studios are closely monitoring the platform for trends and talent. He mentions that multiple TikTok creators have been signed by major agencies like WME, CAA, and UTA, and that short series by emerging TikTok filmmakers are gaining traction and budget. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>film</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/movie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movie</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shortfilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shortfilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/director" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>director</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmaker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmaker</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>The New Way We Binge Content Is Changing Storytelling Forever | Audiences are kind of like training themselves to follow the complex storylines and short bursts, because they're pre broken up in those short bursts, it allows you to engage with and and take in the content at your pace and to the degree that you can commit to and then come back another time and pick it up where you left off. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>film</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/movie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movie</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shortfilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shortfilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/director" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>director</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmaker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmaker</span></a></p>
viernullvier<p>Are you a filmmaker? Do you know any <a href="https://sunny.garden/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a>? We're still looking for movies to screen at our small festival near Berlin. DM for more info!</p><p><a href="https://sunny.garden/tags/FilmMaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FilmMaking</span></a> <a href="https://sunny.garden/tags/OpenCall" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OpenCall</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>Who’s More Thanked at the Oscars: God or Weinstein? | Was Harvey Weinstein thanked more often than God at the Oscars? I talked about this at the top of the show. This was a story that was circulating at the peak of the like origins of the metoo movement, that Harvey Weinstein had been thanked more than God at the Oscars. Now is that true? Stephen went in and actually tried to get down to the bottom of this for you, mapping it out.. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>film</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/director" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>director</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmaker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmaker</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>Toronto is an Oscar Goldmine | Toronto International Film Festival, or TIFF is perfectly timed right ahead of the award season. It usually brings in a bunch of a list premiers. It brings in a bunch of Oscar hopefuls, and has a strong market that that works toward negotiating deals between filmmakers and buyers for North American distribution, their people's choice award has been a pretty reliable predictor of Oscar performance. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>film</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/movie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movie</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>Real or Fake? ’80s Action Movie Edition | Ben Garves discusses two fictional movie titles, "Hard Ticket to Hawaii" and "Tahiti Takedown," with the latter being a more far-fetched plot involving a former pro surfer infiltrating a diamond smuggling cartel. He concludes that "Tahiti Takedown" is the less believable film. Ben confirms that "Hard Ticket to Hawaii," a 1987 action film starring Andy Sidaris, is the real movie. &gt;&gt; <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>film</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/likedvideo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>likedvideo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/movie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movie</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>How Studios Hide Profits (Even on $288M Films) | Buchwald sued, claiming that the studio stole his idea and that he was owed back end profits. Paramount responded by saying that the movie didn't make any money. Despite grossing $288 million. &gt;&gt; <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>film</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/movie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movie</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shortfilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shortfilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/director" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>director</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmaker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmaker</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>Why Putting Ana de Armas in a Trailer Got Universal Sued | Ben Garves emphasizes the importance of accuracy in film trailers, warning against including actors not in the film to maintain authenticity and avoid legal issues. He notes that trailers are considered commercial speech, making them subject to legal scrutiny for accuracy. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>film</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/movie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movie</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shortfilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shortfilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/director" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>director</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmaker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmaker</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>Ben Garves discusses Sundance Film Festival as one of the most influential film festivals globally, particularly for American indie films. Sundance is notable for its role in launching films into the mainstream, with major buyers actively seeking films for distribution and streaming. &gt;&gt; <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>film</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/movie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movie</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shortfilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shortfilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/director" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>director</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmaker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmaker</span></a></p>
pafurijaz<p>All the equipment from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MPC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MPC</span></a> going for sale. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VFX" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VFX</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Technicolor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Technicolor</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CGI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CGI</span></a></p><p>We're witnessing the end of an era. Despite criticism, many recognize that the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> will transform industries. Many argue that <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> need human artists who can fulfill specific requests, this is true, but tomorrow? Much is already unfolding right now. Within mere years, change is inevitable. Better to prepare than try stopping an avalanche with your bare hands!</p><p><a href="https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/bsccr/catalogue-id-bsccr10058/lot-e24d70c0-4b52-4f59-9b25-b2d90162aa0e" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">bidspotter.com/en-us/auction-c</span><span class="invisible">atalogues/bsccr/catalogue-id-bsccr10058/lot-e24d70c0-4b52-4f59-9b25-b2d90162aa0e</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>Not Every Filmmaker Should Be an Influencer | Ben Garves discusses the challenges of becoming a social media influencer, emphasizing the risk of burnout and the pressure to constantly market oneself. He notes that not all filmmakers are suited to be personal brands and that finding a niche is crucial. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>film</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/movie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movie</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shortfilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shortfilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/director" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>director</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmaker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmaker</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>Producer Amy Baer wanted badly to move her upcoming buddy comedy from Vancouver BC to LA, thinking that it would help her director whose neighborhood had been destroyed, and that it would help her city. But when bear ran the numbers, she found that it was impossible to meet the ten million budget she had her team would have to cut 10 weeks of work a third of their shooting schedule do. &gt;&gt; <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>film</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/movie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movie</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shortfilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shortfilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/director" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>director</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmaker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmaker</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>The Worst Movie Genre—Statistically | Ben Garves discusses the poor performance of video game adaptations in film, noting that they receive the lowest average meta score from critic reviews, below 40%, and are also rated poorly by users on platforms like IMDB. This is significantly worse than films based on religious texts, remakes, or toys. &gt;&gt; <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>film</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/likedvideo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>likedvideo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/movie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movie</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shortfilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shortfilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/director" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>director</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>What’s the vibe from the filmmaker community about Mubi’s relationship with potentially-problematic investors? Would it affect your decision to accept film funding or a licensing deal from them? <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/91353153/mubis-funding-backlash-reveals-a-crisis-in-indie-film-culture" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">fastcompany.com/91353153/mubis</span><span class="invisible">-funding-backlash-reveals-a-crisis-in-indie-film-culture</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>On the NDA front, asking an executive, an agent or a producer to sign an NDA before they read your script is unless you're really, really well established within the industry, it is a no no. You don't need to give them another reason to not read your scripts. It reads it screams amateur hour. If they like your idea, they'll want to develop it, and they will want to work with you to develop it, or they will not work with you at all. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmaker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmaker</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>Writers: It’s Not Your Idea That’s Valuable. It’s THIS. | Ben Garves advises aspiring screenwriters to focus on crafting a unique and compelling script rather than worrying about protecting their ideas with legal measures like disclaimers or registration. He emphasizes that scripts are optioned based on their quality, not on the writer's legal precautions. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>film</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/movie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movie</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shortfilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shortfilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/director" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>director</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmaker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmaker</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>Oscar Winner Sean Baker Made $0 From His Last Film | Ben Garves discusses the financial struggles faced by filmmakers Sean Baker and Brady Corbett. Baker, who won an Oscar for "Anora," and Corbett, who appeared on Mark Maron's podcast, both revealed they earned no money from their recent projects. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>film</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/movie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movie</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shortfilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shortfilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/director" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>director</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmaker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmaker</span></a></p>
Garvescope<p>Is This the End of Tarantino’s Final Film? | I think we all have faith in Fincher's ability to deliver a great story. He's also worked with Brad Pitt before. Maybe that means that this is darker than a typical Tarantino movie. But what does this mean for any future production from Quentin Tarantino? We don't know. &gt;&gt; <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/film" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>film</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indiefilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiefilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmakers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/production" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>production</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/storytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>storytelling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/movie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>movie</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/shortfilm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>shortfilm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/director" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>director</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/filmmaker" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>filmmaker</span></a></p>