Student Notes

This cool work is by a guy whose
tag is "MyNameIsHalo"
on the amazing
Deviant Art Website.

• Festivals recommended for under-25s
• 2008/09 Best of the Touring Reel Youth Film Festival
  DVDs are now available for purchase here at $25 including shipping. A surprisingly insightful and entertaining series of shorts made by youth 19 years and under. Featuring innovative filmmakers from throughout North America and the world, the films were selected by a youth jury based on technical merit, entertainment value, and the message portrayed.

• Brick Films have a huge following. Here's an interview with twelve year old James Whiffin from Australia who won a local contest with his one.
  And here's our intro to Brick Filming.

The trailer for a new fan film by
Adam Bertocci. Keep up with the
fan film scene on
The Force Net forums.

• Trying to make it in the low/no budget works? Have a quick read of: Is there life after Indie rejection?

• Pop over to Detonation Films for free and cheap clips, lots of hints and tips - and some inspiration!

• Writing a script - ideas from Young Film Makers Club.

• Indy Mogul - regular video tutorials are just part of a website packed with good ideas, inside info of special effects, and oodles of fun.

• Action, cut print ! - ideas and info including outline tutorials.

• Sound Design - all the inside stuff you need to know.

• Video Maker - info, online tutorials, it's all here.