Social Media for Filmmakers - Guru Thomas Mai

Here's a video from one of the guys I respect the most in terms of thinking about where independent filmmaking is headed and ways to harness some of the new options moving forward.  The video's a little long (clocks in at about 75 minutes), but I particularly found Thomas Mai's discussion of Elance and Mediapeers to be revelatory.


Thomas Mai Presentation ETMA, Strasbourg from Thomas Mai on Vimeo.

Great piece on LULLABY and another great list from Ted Hope

Here's a recent piece that came out on LULLABY.  It's a really great one:

http://www.sashafansonline.net/the-last-lullaby-t53.html

Also, Ted Hope, now blogging for Indiewire, is really cranking out some great stuff of late.  Here's the most recent of his infamous lists:

http://blogs.indiewire.com/tedhope/archives/35_ways_to_keep_the_faith_in_truly_free_film/

Ted Hope on Film Investing

A strong piece, I thought, on film investing.  Hope continues to impress by being one of the most honest, articulate, and generous (in terms of sharing his experience) producers:

http://blogs.indiewire.com/tedhope/archives/the_new_model_of_indie_film_finance_v2011.1_investors/

Is it a bloodbath out there?

Strong piece. Not the most uplifting thing you'll read today but good food for thought:


http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/2009/09/19/toronto_film_festival_winners_and_losers/

Ted Hope

Like this: http://www.indiewire.com/article/eugene_hernandez_diy_v._diwo/

Ted Hope and a few others really seem to be leading the way.