Film Festival

Born of Hope is an independent feature film inspired by the Lord of the Rings and produced by Actors at Work Productions in the UK.
http://www.bornofhope.com

Thanks to Chris Bouchard and the H4G team for putting the film here. It should also be on it’s proper Youtube channels soon:
ActorsatWork
http://www.youtube.com/actorsatwork
BornofHope
http://www.youtube.com/bornofhope
Check them out for more videos regarding the film including the audio commentary.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elt_l8zisik

A scattered people, the descendants of storied sea kings of the ancient West, struggle to survive in a lonely wilderness as a dark force relentlessly bends its will toward their destruction. Yet amidst these valiant, desperate people, hope remains. A royal house endures unbroken from father to son.

This 70 minute original drama is set in the time before the War of the Ring and tells the story of the Dúnedain, the Rangers of the North, before the return of the King. Inspired by only a couple of paragraphs written by Tolkien in the appendices of the Lord of the Rings we follow Arathorn and Gilraen, the parents of Aragorn, from their first meeting through a turbulent time in their people’s history.

Duration : 1:11:24

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The legendary King of the B Movies talks about making independent films. Includes clips from his many films.

Duration : 0:10:11

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I would like specific ways, such as websites, that can help funding to shoot an independent film. Also, if there are other ways, what specific ways work and what are sure fire ways to get shot down? Thanks.

I have no idea. Good luck!

Madison Alexander hosts an episode of the Film Independent. (Warning: Adult language and controversial content) In this Episode, Madison interviews unique film makers Billy and Anais Yeager. Their extraordinary film, Jesus of Malibu, is one of a kind. All acting, shooting, script writing, music, sets, stunts and editing were done by the couple and by the couple only. This movie is on track to make its debut at the Sundance Film Festival. This episode of The FIlm Independent examines the making of Jesus of Malibu and the eclectic couple that created it.

Duration : 0:9:55

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An educational documentary chronicling how after 41 years of playing NBA basketball in Seattle, the Sonics were moved to Oklahoma and became the Thunder. This film was created by Sonics fans in order to educate the public. This film is in High Definition, Close Captioned and has a soundtrack provided by Seattle area musicians. Visit SONICSGATE.ORG for more info.

Features original HD interviews including Gary Payton, George Karl, Slade Gorton, Brad Keller, Sherman Alexie, Paul Lawrence, Kevin Calabro and many more. This film is being distributed for free online by the Seattle SuperSonics Historical Preservation Society. All rights reserved.

Music was provided for the film by Seattle-area hip-hop artists such as Lil Kriz, Jake One, Grayskul, Blue Scholars, Common Market and more.

This is an original educational work created by loyal Sonic fans with additional footage provided by local news organizations. Visit http://sonicsgate.org for more information.

Duration : 1:59:37

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independent film based on the hip hop song ‘You Never Know’ by Immortal Technique featuring Jean Grae. Directed by Al Mukadam.

Duration : 0:7:50

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A short film based off the original concept of the game “Left 4 Dead”, back again after 1,070,845 views and 11,042 comments from the original upload!

This short film was written for my Year 11 High School Media project, (August 2007) and it’s attention to detail was limited– and as such the story, characters and concept have great differences to the game Left 4 Dead. It was shot in two days, and actors were hastily grabbed together, locations had little planning, and many of the shots and some of the dialogue had to be created on the spot. I’d just like to add these comments to help many viewers understand the context of this short film. Thanks, Jordan (Director)

Special thanks to George Donikian and Robert Mascara from Network Ten for their support in allowing us to use, and shoot in the Channel 10 News Set

Duration : 0:7:55

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There is an audition for an independent film this week and I really want to play the role. It’s not the lead but I do play a character it is important to the storyline; she’s a 17 year old girl who is troubled and depressed. I have never auditioned for anything other then plays and this is an open audition which is very very rare and it’s also a great opportunity but I was wondering does anyone know exactly what Indy films are looking for in actors and what are somethings I can do to definitely get the part?

I got a part in an indie movie last year. I didn’t really want to do it and i think thats half the reason I got it, cos I really didn’t care either way. I think the main thing is just to relax and make sure you do your research. Have you been depressed? If not, talk to someone who has and try to get inside their head.

This Film Is Not Yet Rated asks whether Hollywood movies and independent films are rated equally for comparable content; whether sexual content in gay-themed movies are given harsher ratings penalties than their heterosexual counterparts; whether it makes sense that extreme violence is given an R rating while sexuality is banished to the cutting room floor; whether Hollywood studios receive detailed directions as to how to change an NC-17 film into an R while independent film producers are left guessing; and finally, whether keeping the raters and the rating process secret leave the MPAA entirely unaccountable for its decisions.

Duration : 0:2:3

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Cannes film festival, Movie making Jesus of Malibu featured on THE FILM INDEPENDENT FEATURES the making of the film Jesus of Malibu.

Duration : 0:9:41

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