JZ MurdockFeb 27
Short Film Premiere tomorrow at 10am:
World Explorers Program is a documentary built from the original 1960s educational records I received as a kid.
#Documentary #1960s #Archival #IndieFilmmaking
Details:
https://jzmurdock.substack.com/p/premiere-tomorrow-morning-world-explorers
Premiere Tomorrow Morning: World Explorers Program

Tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM Pacific I will be releasing my finished documentary film based on the World Explorers Program records I received as a child in the 1960s.

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Nicol WistreichFeb 12

David Nicholas Wilkinson: indie docmaker & distributor on keeping his independence.

This interview follows David from paper-round to model, actor in London's West End - bullied for his working class background - then on to production as the BBC's first indie producer in the 80s. Then in the 90s, after unintentionally inventing the Special Interest video genre distributing his James Herriot's Yorkshire –which made back its investment 15 times over– he became a distributor. He's now finishing his fifth feature documentary as director/distributor about his experience of - and learning – around bowel cancer.

https://25.netribution.co.uk/nic/david-nicholas-wilkinson-before-creators-the-original-filmmaker-as-distributor/

Nicol WistreichFeb 3

Web pioneer Cath Le Couteur on digital utopias, closing Shooting People, film collectives & the future.

> "I'm not an anti-tech person. Shooters was built on technology. But I am mindful that we want technology that doesn't extract, technology that enables people." Long before social networks and smart phones in the mid-90s, Cath entered the world's first cyber-cafe in Soho, London to message a cyber-girlfriend in Australia. There she met Cyberia's founder Eva Pascoe, and joined the woman-owned company that shaped the early-90s UK web-scene. Next she went to BBC Online, still a quirky start-up at the BBC figuring out How To Internet, befriended the late Jess Search who started producing her films. Using London Filmmakers Coop to borrow their kit they have a Big Idea – what if the film coop culture of filmmakers helping each other, met the Usenet lists, forums and chat-rooms Cath encountered at Cyberia? So together they founded Shooting People in 1998, a daily email bulletin running on GNU Mailman. It began with 60 email addresses and grew…

https://25.netribution.co.uk/nic/cath-le-couteur-on-digital-utopias-closing-shooting-people-film-collectives-the-future/

TrentalorDec 15

Let’s first examine how to use a lav mic to record a documentary interview. #documentary #documentaryfilm #documentaryfilmmaking #vlogging #vlogginglife #filmmaking #filmmakinglife #indiefilmmaking #filmmakingtips #shortfilmmaking

https://peekatthis.com/how-to-mic-a-documentary-style-sit-down-interview/

How to Mic Documentary Interviews: The Ultimate Audio Guide

Master documentary interview audio with wireless lavs and shotgun mics. Real-world setups, gear picks, and pro tips from 10+ years in the field.

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TrentalorDec 9

Increasing production qualities can aid your film in being chosen for film festivals #documentary #documentaryfilm #documentaryfilmmaking #vlogginglife #filmmaking #filmmakinglife #indiefilmmaking #filmmakingtips #shortfilmmaking #screenwritingtips

https://peekatthis.com/documentary-film-production-values-ways-to-improve/

Documentary Film Production Values That Actually Matter

Real talk on documentary film production values. Learn what works from 10 years of indie productions, mistakes, and films that actually got made.

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TrentalorDec 6

While directors think of the artistry of the shots, grips work out how they are going to move the cameras to make that happen. Find out more about Key Grips here. #keygrip #filmmaking #filmmaking #filmmakinglife #indiefilmmaking #shortfilmmaking

https://peekatthis.com/what-is-a-key-grip/

What is a Key Grip in the Movie Industry? And What Does a Key Grip Do?

Learn what a key grip does on film sets, average salaries ($67K+), career path, and how they differ from gaffers. Real-world insights from working productions.

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TrentalorNov 10

The role of the film producer is multifaceted and crucial to the success of a film. Without a competent producer to oversee all aspects of the production, a film can quickly become chaotic and unorganized.#filmmaking #filmmakinglife #indiefilmmaking

https://peekatthis.com/movie-producer-roles-responsibilities/

What Does a Movie Producer Actually Do? (From Someone Who's Been There)

Ever wondered what a movie producer actually does? Get the real story—roles, responsibilities, challenges, and how to start producing films yourself.

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Paul KaneNov 6

Price adjusted now, Short, Sharp, Shocks is out in pb and hb tomorrow! If you’re interested in #indiefilmmaking & #scriptwriting this is the one for you… 🎥

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Short-Sharp-Shocks-Paul-Kane/dp/1966037511/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1TGLUM992PCS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sWILYraE_tEEhZEkR2-qTQ.8E4-b1aHQR32k2rTLWghzTVe8ih7eIKxAWCKlYATz0g&dib_tag=se&keywords=short%2C+sharp%2C+shocks+paul+kane&qid=1762251480&sprefix=short+sharp+shocks+paul+kane%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-1

TrentalorNov 3

An establishing shot is the opening frame of a scene that establishes the scene’s setting and aids the viewer in understanding the time period, location, and mood of the movie. #filmmaking #filmmakinglife #indiefilmmaking #filmmakingtips #shortfilmmaking

https://peekatthis.com/establishing-shot-in-film-a-beginners-guide/

Establishing Shots: How to Set Every Scene Like a Pro

Unlock the secrets of mastering establishing shots in filmmaking. Discover techniques, examples, and tips to create immersive and memorable cinematic experiences.

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Show threadAlyn SparkesSep 1, 2025
@ShaulaEvans @writing I tend to use the hastags #IndieFilmMaking #IndieFilmMakers when I post about stuff we're doing. To be honest, I don't think there is quite the community here compared to somewhere like BlueSky, but I hold out hope that I've just not made contact with it yet.