ABQFilm

Independent short film festival
Sponsored by Advent Artist Productions in association with ABQFILM.COM

When: Friday Jan 29th 2010
Where: Kimo theatre downtown Albuquerque.
Why: Advent Artist productions is a brand new Studio in Albuquerque specializing in computer graphics. We are looking to give local independent filmmakers a chance to showcase their films and network with fellow artists as well as promote our name.

Requirements: films must be no longer then 30 minutes. Must not contain gratuitous violence, language or nudity.
to Submit: Email Shane Lawson at shanelawson89 (at) live.com (remove the parentheses) for more info on how to submit your film or call 505-220-7765.
Deadline: Thursday, Jan 28th, 2010

I wanted to share this video with you because it illustrates the basic concepts of using a green screen, and setting up shots to use a green screen with. It also helps to see a balanced view of your options when shooting a low-budget, no-budget film. The point I take away is: don’t give up just because you are unable to make a movie like the million dollar studios. There’s reasons to the high cost, but you can effectively achieve similar emotions with your low-budget films. So, do it… Enjoy the video.

First of all, let me tell you that I started this site as a way to collect information about the film industry in New Mexico, specifically in Albuquerque. To that end I want to provide as much useful information as possible to those who would like to pursue some sort of career in the film industry, whether it be as an extra, or to create films on their own. I myself have edited amateur film, and am in the process of writing a film short, so the information is useful to me also. [...]

Do you want to finance a movie script? Get your independent film produced, funded and financed. You can get the financing you need and live your film dream. This is a great introduction into the mind of someone who has already accomplished, from non-industry beginnings, the gathering of financing for film.

Learn how to successfully join the ranks of the employed once you complete your Film School education.

The film producer responsible for “Pretty woman, “Under Siege”, “Mothman” and more begins the process of explaining how to get finances to produce your independent film. This interview is an eye-opener for those who have film scripts and want to see their Hollywood dreams fulfilled.

Albuquerque’s most dangerous film festival is coming soon to The Box Performance Space! The infamous Old West gunman Wild Bill will be your host through two hours of short films by Albuquerque’s finest filmmakers. [...]

As I was surfing the web, I saw this animated film and thought, at the very least, it would be entertaining. It also made me think about the fact that we are all very talented, and we can create some incredible things if given half a chance. I hope if you are in a position to help someone that you do. What’s the point of having influence if you don’t wield it…

Enjoy the video:

Entertainment Partners hosted a Production Incentives panel at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2009. This video is an excerpt from that panel that focused on the incentives available in New Mexico with representative Lisa Strout.

What Do I Do Now? Part 1 from Music in Film Summit 2009 presented by New Mexico Music Commission and The City Of Albuquerque Film & Music Offices.