ABQFilm

You know, when I started this blog, I thought, ‘Great! I’ll share all the information about film-making in Albuquerque with anyone who will listen.’ Then I found that information in Albuquerque is not that easy to attain -  at least for film related stuff. There are so few sources, and they don’t share as you would think.

I also started to write a script of my own, and found that, unlike writing novels, where one can elaborate as much as they like, film doesn’t allow for that, since you have to be able to express unspoken things on the screen. Did that make sense? No wonder budgets are outrageous. Well, since I will produce my own, I decided to keep the story location specific, which presents its own challenges so that it isn’t boring, and found that I am loving the test of wit. I think it will be good. I even dreamed a scene this morning. It does take time, however, and that has taken me away from things like this blog.

Anyway, regarding finding information related to film in Albuquerque, I am now making more contacts that will help in that area, and you can see those updates on my Twitter account, ABQFilm. So, hopefully it will help you to find your own sources, and provide a way to get more involved. I’ll also try to keep up with articles related to important information and post them on this blog.

I am hesitant about joining every group I have seen, that is film related, since I may not like it and leave, which would cause hurt feelings. However, I do think that IndieQ may be of interest to me, which I recently joined (the mailing list anyway). It’s sponsored, I think, by the Film Office. I’ll let you know. Their next meeting is in April.

So, I hope to be more active here, and hope you’ll forgive me if I’m not. I’ll post as much as I can on Twitter, so definitely join me there.

Talk to you soon…

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.