Databases
IMDb Pro
https://pro.imdb.com
Production Base
https://www.productionbase.co.uk
Filmmaker Websites
Backstage
https://www.backstage.com
Film crewing website. Will be merging with Mandy q.v.
BFI Network (networking via their regional events)
https://www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-support/bfi-network
Cine Circle
https://www.cinecircle.co.uk
Training events where you can meet fellow filmmakers. Great for producers.
Curlie’s Filmmaker Pages
https://curlie.org/en/Arts/Movies/Filmmaking
Film Jam
https://www.jamfilm.co.uk
Run a 1-day and 1-month film making collaboration
FilmD
https://www.filmd.co.uk
Filmmakers’ Platform
Film Local
https://filmlocal.com
Canadian /US site with industry tips and info.
Filmmachen
https://www.filmmachen.de
German site
Filmmaking Stuff
https://www.filmmakingstuff.com
Film making info. from Tom Malloy
Films on a Shoestring
https://filmsonashoestring.com/filmmaking-sitemap
Future Movies
https://www.futuremovies.co.uk/category/filmmaking
Filmmakers’ discussion
Kino London
https://www.kinoshortfilm.com
Short film collective run by Dustin Murphy
London Documentary Network
https://www.londondocumentarynetwork.com
(‘Doc in a Day’ initiative can be a way to showcase work)
Mandy
https://www.mandy.com
Jobs for cast, crew & creative professionals
Media Lunch Club (London)
https://www.medialunchclub.com
Regular luncheons organized with guest talks from seasoned filmmakers.
My First Job in Film
https://www.myfirstjobinfilm.com
Newsletter of entry-level film industry jobs
Production Beast
https://www.productionbeast.com
Jobs posting board
Production Crate
https://www.productioncrate.com
Image & sound VFX for filmmakers
Raindance
https://raindance.org
Home of the Raindance film festival; organize various courses and run a regular networking event.
Shooting People
https://shootingpeople.org
Useful crewing newsletter. Occasional social events.
StarNow
https://www.starnow.com
Film crewing website.
Your Cinema Films
https://yourcinemafilms.com/category/production-opportunities
Production opportunities
Fora etc.
Exploding Cinema
https://explodingcinema.org
(Very) indie screenings of new, experimental short film.
Indie Talk
https://indietalk.com
Reddit Filmmakers
https://www.reddit.com/r/Filmmakers
Student Filmmakers
https://www.studentfilmmakersforums.com
Stock Video
Tutorials
Every Frame a Painting (Film form)
Film Courage (Youtube channel)
Film Riot (Filmmaking tips & techniques)
Indy Mogul (Indie video)
Luke Seerveld (Gaffer)
StudioBinder (Production management)
Video & Filmmaker magazine Tutorials
International
Centre national de la cinématographie (CNC) (France)
https://www.cnc.fr/web/en/filming-in-france
Books
ASCHER, Steven & PINCUS, Edward:
The Filmmaker’s Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age
(Plume, 2013)
BURCHELL, Ricky:
Independent Filmmaking: The Ultimate Guide
(FBC, 2020)
COSCARELLI, Don:
True Indie: Life & Death in Filmmaking
(Macmillan, 2018)
EDDY, Kylie & EDDY, David:
The Art of Lean Filmmaking
(Lean Filmmaking, 2021)
MACKENDRICK, Alexander:
On Film-making
(Faber & Faber, 2006)
SCHENK, Sonja:
The Digital Filmmaking Handbook
(Foreing Films Publishing, 2021)
SIMENS, Dov:
From Reel to Deal: Everything You Need to Create a Successful Independent Film
(Warner Books, 2004)
STANLEY, Shane:
What You Don’t Learn in Film School
(IFH Books, 2021)
World of Books is a good website to source 2nd-hand books. Prices include postage.
- Search YouTube for informative videos on any film topic.
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