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Starting Your First Short Film | Sabrina Young

Starting Your First Short Film “Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds…Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul…always remember what Jean-Luc  Godard said. ‘It’s not where you take things from – it’s where you take them to.’ – Jim Jarmusch Filmmakers, much like novelists or composers, bear their souls within their films, especially in the earliest stages of filmmaking, before the lights of Hollywood dazzle them with wealth and fame. Yet, to be successful in film/media/video production, there is a combination of inspiration and sheer grit.  You have to know how to create something incredible within a deadline, with a tight budget, with that actress that can’t seem to remember her lines but can’t be fired because she contracted t...

Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival To Present Lois Weber Award To Sabrina PeÑa Young

Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival To Present Lois Weber Award To Sabrina PeÑa Young BUFFALO, N.Y. - June 30, 2019 - PRLog -- Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival will present this year's Lois Weber Award to local artist Sabrina Peña Young. The festival's mission is to bring the best independent genre films from around the world to Western New York, and to shine a spotlight on local film artists. Now in its seventh year, Buffalo Dreams is a multi-genre celebration of independent film which runs for one week, August 23rd – 29th, at the Dipson Theaters Eastern Hills Cinema, 4545 Transit Road, Williamsville, New York. The award is named in honor of Lois Weber (1879 – 1939), the first female film director in the United States, and recognizes the accomplishes of women who have distinguished themselves in the art of filmmaking. Weber pioneered the split screen framing technique, and was known as a "star maker" for her efforts on behalf of new actresses. A...

Filmmaker Boot Camp in Western New York Buffalo Starts July 5

Filmmaker Boot Camp in Western New York Buffalo Starts July 5 Budding filmmakers and professionals alike will work together in this collaborative class to write, film, act in, and edit an original short film written by the class. Learn film production basics in screenwriting, filming, sound and video editing , special fx, makeup fx, and more. Students will each take on a specific role in the short film production that will be filmed during class. The final film will be screened the last day of class. REGISTER TODAY! Filmmaker Boot Camp films have shown at the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival , NCCC Film and Animation Festival, and Screening Room Cafe in Buffalo New York. REGISTER YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS TODAY!

Top 5 Tips Submitting Your Indie Film to Film Festival in 2019

Top 5 Tips for Film Festival Submissions in 2019  You just finished your film! So now what? Sure, you can show your friends and family, even put it up on YouTube. But why don't you try getting it out to a much wider audience? Indie filmmakers and student filmmakers can have their movies shown around the globe at film festivals. Film festivals run the gamut of red carpet affairs like Sundance and Cannes to more local events, online festivals, and university-led events. For example, in Buffalo, there are a number of incredible film festivals like the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival (a local film fest that has a special love for all horror and science fiction), the NCCC Film and Animation (a great venue for students and local film networking), and other film festivals like the Buffalo International Film Festival and the 48 hour Film Festival.  The 48 Hour Film Festival is a worldwide phenomenon where filmmakers get together and create a film in, you guessed it, ...

How to Make a Movie : The Lowdown on Filmmaking

How to Make a Movie We all love watching movies. Learning how to make a movie doesn't have to be that difficult. Sure, it's a lot like trying to juggle oranges and chainsaws convincingly. But overall most folks absolutely LOVE the filmmaking process! So let's cover some of the basic steps. We'll assume you already have a great story and script. If not, then check out my Filmmaking Crash Course for some great writing exercises. Get a Camera Now you might say, "Well, I know how to make a movie, but I don't have a camera." Don't worry. When I say camera, I mean any sort of device that shoots video or film. These are all cameras: Smartphone Camcorder Your Granddad's Super 8 A Laptop Tablet Okay, I know the purists are going to say that you need an incredible cinematic camera that shoots 4K and costs thousands to make a good high-quality film. But the truth is that most of us are not trying to win an Oscar, we are trying to tel...

We need ZOMBIES TONIGHT March 1 for Short Horror Film in Buffalo New York

We need ZOMBIES TONIGHT March 1 for Short Horror Film in Buffalo New York INDIE FILMMAKER BOOT CAMP Sabrina Peña Young We need  # ZOMBIES  TONIGHT in  # Buffalo   # NewYork . Show up at Kenmore Middle School at 8pm in zombie gear and makeup.  IMDb  credit given. 90s inspired would be good. No logos please. Filming from 8-9pm Meet at Door 9.  March 1 8pm-9pm You will need to sign a release KENMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL 155 Delaware Rd, Buffalo, NY 14217 (716) 874-8403

Free Buffalo Event TODAY - Annual Filmmaker Holiday Party - Buffalo Movie and Video Makers

Free Buffalo Event - Annual Filmmaker Holiday Party - Buffalo Movie and Video Makers MORE INFO:   https://www.facebook.com/events/944021589129376/?active_tab=about This month we focus on the socializing aspect of the filmmaking club! The first half of the meeting we’ll announce the winners of last month's BM-VM "Shorty" Film Contest. These were the four entries: A TRAILER by Leo Medico, Jr. BLUNT RECOLLECTION by Curt Markham ENLIGHTENMENT by David Gaffney THE MAGIC ROOM by Terry Kimmel We'll find out which were the top three vote-getters from last month's secret ballot. The First Place winner will be awarded a plaque, with the Second and Third Place finishers receiving certificates. Also, we'll re-screen the First Place winning entry. Second half is the HOLIDAY PARTY!  BM-VM members are invited to bring a "finger food”-type dish to pass (nothing that requires heating up, though). Also, they can chip in on pizza. Guests are invited! BM-...

Buffalo Events Today: Kid Friendly Family Films today Sunday November 4 at 11AM at Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival

Kid Friendly Family Films today Sunday November 4 at 11AM at Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival Our muti-genre fest will run Fri Nov. 2nd - Thurs Nov. 8th at Dipson Theatres' Eastern Hills Cinema, located in the Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Tansit Road.Seven days, 102 films! MORE Film Festival  INFORMATION:   https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloDreamsFilmFestival/posts/1360427634088341?__tn__=K-R Sunday, Nov. 4th 11:30 pm Block 11 Family Films (60 mins) The Girl Who Talks to the Moon (Canada, animated, 6 mins) The Friend (WNY/Young student, 6 mins) Lily Goes Fishing (USA/Young Student, 18 mins) The Hood (WNY/Young Student, 15 mins) More Films! 12:45 pm Block 12 Murder In High Heels (Canada, Noir, 63 mins) USA Premiere of Brett Kelly's loving tribute to classic film noirs. Q&A. Shorts: New York Song Series (18 mins) 2:45 pm Block 13 Batraticus (USA, Comedy/Horror, 80 mins) Camp comedy about a Bronx community facing a zombie outbreak and a giant, ...

NEW YORK FILM WRAPS - BITTER - Buffalo Indie Filmmaker Boot Camp

FILMMAKER BOOT CAMP: BITTER. Directed by Aaron Webb.  Written by Waymon Brown and Sarah Jeanne. Produced by Sabrina Pena Young. Part of the Buffalo Indie Filmmaker Boot Camp in Buffalo, New York. Filmed at Kenmore Middle School. SIGN UP FOR JAN 11 2019 BUFFALO FILMMAKER BOOT CAMP NOW OPEN:  https://register.ktufsd.org/wconnect/ace/ShowSchedule.awp?&Search=INSTRUCTOR&Target=MzA5NDUxNzYxODMz&Title=Courses+Taught+by+Sabrina+Pena-Young Ages 18 & up Budding filmmakers and professionals alike will work together in this collaborative class to write, film, act in, and edit an original short film written by the class. Learn film production basics in screenwriting, filming, sound and video editing, special fx, makeup fx, and more. Students will each take on a specific role in the short film production that will be filmed during class. The final film will be screened the last day of class. Students are encouraged to bring any camera/film equipment available to...

Welcome to Space Force Movie World Premier at Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival this November Buffalo New York

Welcome to Space Force Movie World Premier at Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival this November Buffalo New York Here are the 71 Shorts (including Micro Shorts and Short Features) we have selected for screening at  Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival 2018, totaling 18 hours' worth of thought provoking entertainment. Official notifications and laurels will go out tonight, we know that many of you have been waiting and we didn't want to keep you any longer. Our schedule will be posted next week. The list below will be updated with corrections. It will also be folded into the Features announcement. Thank you all for submitting, and just a reminder that anyone who submitted is granted 2 All Festival Passes. Welcome to Space Force was created at the Buffalo Filmmaker Boot Camp Western New York Shorts 1. Once Around Is Never Enough - 25:32, Doc 2. Locke (29:00) Special Non-Competition 3. Pumpkin Bitch - 10:49 4. Test of Faith - 36 mins 5. Welcome to Space Forc...

How to Make a Movie Trailer

How to Make a Movie Trailer Watch this Youtube video to learn how to make a movie trailer. What is a movie trailer? It is a way to engage your audience before your film is released. Make a compelling movie trailer to help festivals, critics, and theatergoers truly understand what your film is about.

How To Get Into Film Festivals - Film Freeway Tutorial

How To Get Into Film Festivals - Film Freeway Tutorial On today's episode of The Piedmont Motion Picture Show, we're talking about how to get into film festivals by using Film Freeway. This Film Freeway tutorial will show you step-by-step how to create an account, upload your film, and submit your film to film festivals using FilmFreeway. Film Freeway is the easiest way that I've found to submit my films to film festivals, and I hope this tutorial helps you get the ball rolling and get your film seen by people in the film industry , all over the world!

How to Make a Blockbuster Movie

How to Make a Blockbuster Movie Hollywood is so repetitive and formulaic not because they don’t understand what we want to watch, but because of changing economic forces. Watch this insightful youtube video about filmmaking , the Hollywood movie industry, and more. Learn about demographics and economic resources that affect what films are produced in the end. BUY FILMMAKING CRASH COURSETODAY FROM SABRINA YOUNG

Buffalo Filmmaking Looking For Western New York Filmmakers to Shoot Short Mystery Film

LOOKING FOR BUFFALO FILMMAKERS - Buffalo Filmmaking Boot Camp - Short Mystery Film Buffalo Filmmaking Boot Camp is looking for three film crew to help with cinematography, sound, production/lighting, and makeup. We will be producing a short mystery film at Kenmore Middle School in Kenmore, New York.  This is an unpaid film experience.  Dates are October 5, 12, 19 from 6-9pm.  Join us in making a fun new film. Contact Sabrina Pena Young at spenayoung@gmail.com with your resume/reel and availability.  Buffalo Filmmaking Boot Camp is a great opportunity to produce a short film in just six weeks.  Summer Filmmaking Boot Camp "Welcome to Space Force" will be  premiered in Western New York this fall.  Directed by Chris Thomas. Produced by Sabrina Pena Young. "The Noise Within" was produced this past Spring at Filmmaking Boot Camp. It was premiered at the Buffalo Movie and Video Maker Club and won First...

Horror Filmmaking - How to Make A Horror Movie (2017)

Horror Filmmaking - How to Make A Horror Movie (2017) On this special Halloween edition of The Piedmont Motion Picture Show, I wanted to go over some general tips and techniques for horror filmmaking and hopefully help you guys put together some ideas on how to make a horror film ! In this homemade horror tutorial video, I'll go over some general filmmaking tips for script writing, lighting, color grading, atmosphere, locations, casting, camera angles, props and more as they pertain to the horror film genre. Making a horror movie is one of may favorite topics, as the horror genre is my favorite. So, hopefully this will be the first of many of these types of videos here on the channel!

EDGY New Film : Special Needs Revolt! A man with Down syndrome is on a mission to save America from a racist dictatorship

Special Needs Revolt!  Is an action-horror-comedy film. The film's hero, Billy Bates, who will be played by up-and-coming actor Samuel Dyer, is a young man with Down syndrome. Billy wakes up from a two-year coma and discovers that the United States has been turned into a brutal dictatorship thanks to President Kruger, to be played by award-winning veteran actor Bill Weeden ( Sgt. Kabukiman   N.Y.P.D. ). Kruger has put all people with disabilities into institutions. Billy becomes the leader of a diverse group of resistance fighters committed to ending Kruger's reign of terror. "Special Needs Revolt!" is also a satire on our current political situation, done in the style of Troma Entertainment. Lloyd Kaufman of Troma will appear in the film.  CHECK OUT THE INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN:  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/special-needs-revolt#/ Adrian’s latest work  Special Needs Revolt!  may seem edgy and even shocking to some....