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CHECK OUT THE SCANNER!

CHECK OUT THIS FILM GUYS...IGFdb always wants to shed light on guerilla filmmakers that use their imaginations to achieve their goals. Filmmaker Gerard Lough created the many special effects shots in camera with stop motion and light painting animation.

The film was made independently after potential backers and producers declined to be involved, afraid that the complex effects would send the project over budget and behind shedule (it didnt).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPRi7nxS25w

GOOD LUCK AND KEEP US POSTED ON MORE GERARD!!!

Stan The Man

Posted by stantheman on Tuesday 30 June 2009 - 18:43:25

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STACKING CHIPS shot on RED 1

Keep an eye out for this upcoming
guerilla film "Stacking Chips".

The Director Arthur Fuller is a
highly talented director helming this
Crime Drama shot on the highly touted RED 1

and featuring

Michael Beach (ER, Waiting To Exhale) and
Stan Harrington (The Craving Heart, The Sinatra Club)

...I'll keep you posted on it's movements.

Posted by stantheman on Friday 12 June 2009 - 23:55:55

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THE MOVIE DEAL! SCREENPLAY CONTEST

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THE MOVIE DEAL!'s Grand Prize Winner will be offered a chance to have their film produced, and hotel and airfare to the set of their own movie! Other prizes include agency review and consideration for the top finishers in each category, as well as consideration by numerous independent production companies. Please see contest site for additional prizes and details.

We are accepting full-length screenplay submissions for all genres, as well as for Pilots and Shorts!

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Posted by stantheman on Saturday 06 June 2009 - 21:19:40

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FLIM FESTIVAL INSIGHTS...

Here's an interesting article that came by me through WITHOUTABOX

http://filmfestivalsecrets.blogspot.com/2008/04/la-diary-are-film-festivals-really.html

WWW.WITHOUTABOX.COM

IF YOU ARE A MEMBER YOU PROBABLY MAY HAVE ALREADY READ IT...IF NOT, YOU MIGHT FIND IT INTERESTING...OFFERS INSIGHT AND OPINION ON THE VALUE OF ENTERING FILM FESTIVALS.

CHEERS,
STAN THE MAN

Posted by stantheman on Friday 08 May 2009 - 21:43:46

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NEW SESSION FOR STELLA ADLER

ALL DIRECTORS AND WRITERS SHOULD TAKE A GREAT ACTING OR SCRIPT BREAKDOWN CLASS...CHECK OUT THE STELLA ADLER STUDIO FOR THE NEW SESSION STARTING THIS WEEK, MARCH 2ND...THERE ARE ON- CAMERA CLASSES, TOO, SO JUMP ABOARD TO ROUND OFF YOUR SKILLS. TOO MANY DIRECTORS AND FILMMAKERS NEGLECT THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE PROJECT...THE CONTENT. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!

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Posted by stantheman on Saturday 14 February 2009 - 20:41:12

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SACRAMENTO FILM FEST 48 HOUR FILM CONTEST

1-26-09

SFF, Sacramento's Premiere Cinema Experience

March 28-April 5th 2009

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Until now. We the People are taking the media back. writer/director Sue Wilson brings the film that tells the whole story, uncut and unsensored. This is the one you've waited for all year! Now, its your opportunity to get the facts and help us make a difference!

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The area's most talented high School & Middle school film makers!
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Posted by stantheman on Friday 30 January 2009 - 18:21:08

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STAN HARRINGTON TO SPEAK AT SEA CONFERENCE

THE SELF EMPLOYMENT IN THE ARTS CONFERENCE
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COMING FEBRUARY

Mission: To provide educational resources to help aspiring artists gain the entrepreneurial knowledge and skills needed to establish and maintain a career as an independent artist.
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Posted by stantheman on Saturday 17 January 2009 - 14:01:16

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methodfest 2009!!!

11th Annual Method FEST SEEKS STRONG ACTING FILMS

• December 1 is Early Submission Deadline• Indie fest slated for March 26 - April 2, 2009

The 11th annual The Method Fest independent film festival, scheduled for March 26 - April 2, 2009 in Calabasas, Calif., is looking for character and story-driven films featuring strong acting performances. The Method Fest features American and foreign feature films and short films and is named after "The Method" school of acting, which revolutionized the approach in acting, particularly in film.To take advantage of reduced entry fees, filmmakers must submit their films before the early deadline, which is December 1 (postmarked). The late entry deadline is January 31, 2009 (postmarked).Entry fees are: $50 early deadline entry, $60 late entry, for features; $35 early deadline entry and $45 late entry for short films; student entries are $25. For film submission information call (310) 535-9230 or visit the festival web site at www.methodfest.com Filmmakers are encouraged to register through www.withoutabox.comThe Method Fest takes great pride in being a discovery festival, looking to help launch the works of young fresh filmmakers and to discover breakthrough performances by young, bold new actors. More than 110 films that have premiered or played at The Method Fest have received distribution. The Method Fest has also taken great delight in sharing career-defining performances of established performers and in showcasing a few chosen well-known directors to screen at the festival. "We've prided ourselves on not just following other festivals’ lineups. We screen world premieres and true discoveries, mixed with a few larger films, " said Don Franken, executive director of the Method Fest. A variety of other activities will complement the Method Fest screenings - filmmaking seminars, daily/nightly parties and receptions, industry events, a variety of Indie Music events, Lifetime Achievement Tribute, and the Awards Ceremony. The Method fest’s Youth Outreach program include a short film and screenplay competition for middle school and high school students.The Method Fest is sponsored by the City of Calabasas and presenting media partners, Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications and the L.A. Daily News / LA.com. Lead sponsors include Prudential California Realty, the Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley / Valley of the Stars, Sony, Christie, JetBlue, Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Modern VideoFilm, FilmFinders, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Final Draft, and Barefoot Winery. ###

Posted by stantheman on Wednesday 26 November 2008 - 22:29:40

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Cheers,
Stan The Man

Posted by Stan on Sunday 28 September 2008 - 02:19:56

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NOMINATIONS, NOMINATIONS, NOMINATIONS...

There comes a time when the laurels we Filmmakers so covet and love to adorn our posters with become ...dare I say... a nuisance??? Occassionally a film arrives on the scene that creates that kind of a situation by sweeping up countless wins (not just official selections) and Strength and Honour is just such a film. Mark Mahon, the filmmaker, is spotlighted here to inspire other filmmakers to believe in a dream...a man once told he'd never walk again who not only proved the medical

profession wrong, but who is now also proving himself as a Hollywood player with his heart-felt story of a fomer boxer forced to re-enter the ring to pay for his son's medical procedure. To add to the swag of awards from all over the country, STRENGTH AND HONOUR has most recently received five more nominations from the upcoming New York Independent Film Festival... Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Michael Madsen, Best Cinematography and Best Score.

For those on the east coast, don't miss it...

For those in other states, here are some upcoming screenings...

Official Selection – 2008
28^th Cambridge Film Festival (Sept ‘08)

Northridge University –
Special Screening and Guest.

Official Selection –
2008 Mount Shasta International Film Festival (Oct ‘08)

Best Picture Nomination –
2008 Apra Foundation for Film, Music and Art (Oct ‘08)

Official Selection–
2008 23^rd Ft Lauderdale International Film Fest(Oct ‘08)

Official Selection– 2008
17^th St. Louis International Film Festival (Nov ‘08)

http://www.strengthandhonorthemovie.com/

IGFdb congratulates Mark on the enormous success of his first feature film, Strength and Honour and we look forward to bringng you the latest on this inspiring and talented filmmaker in the near future!

Posted by Stan on Friday 29 August 2008 - 12:42:10

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Appearances

SCREEN ACTORS AUSTRALIA
Melbourne, Australia
March 2nd, 2008

Women In Film
WIF
Hollywood
March 17th 2008

Sacramento Int. Film Fest
No Budget Films
Studio City CA
April 3rd, 2008

August 2008
Opening Ceremony
INDIE FEST USA
Anaheim

March 2009
SEA Conference
Chicago Illinois

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