Contents Confessions of a Gun-Crazy Hippie: Thomas Vinterberg wrote the rules of '90s indie cinema when he co-authored the Dogme 95 manifesto. With his latest film, Dear Wendy, heseems happy to break them. BY DAVID FEAR

Life After Katrina: As New Orleans residents piece their lives back together after the destruction of Hurricane Katrina, Hollywood is helping to rebuild one of the fastest-growing film production hotspots. BY DAVE ROOS

The New Wave of Asian Horror: Unlike the slasher films of the 1980s, the new wave of Asian horror films is changing the way we look at fear. BY BRYAN REESMAN

Gotham Moviemakers: Have it Made in New York: New York's Made in NY program-with new tax credit incentives, vendor discount programs and free advertising-has ushered in more than $450 million in new business. BY SHARON KNOLLE

My Golden Rules: Atom Egoyan: The Oscar nominated auteur shares his 10 secrets to success. BY ATOM EGOYAN

Contents The Indie Summer Blockbuster Summer is the season for the studios' biggest blockbusters. But some of independent cinema's greatest success stories have premiered when the weather heats up, too. BY DAVID GEFFNER.

The Teen Film Revolution: Forget home videos. Today's teen auteurs are looking to go the pro route. BY TROY LANIER & CLAY NICHOLS.

Now Playing at Your Local Desktop: The Internet has resurfaced as a viable option for indie movie distribution. BY DANIEL NEMET-NEJAT

Shooting Jaws at 30: Thirty years after creating the very first summer blockbuster, Jaws DP Bill Butler looks back on the
film that started it all. BY BOB FISHER

My Golden Rules: Joe Eszterhas: One of the world's best-known screenwriters talks about the importance of having a backbone in a tough business. BY JOE ESZTERHAS

Contents Todd Solondz Loves You
The controversial auteur is back with what may be his most difficult film to date.
BY JESSICA HUNDLEY

Super 16 Renaissance Keeps Growing
2005 is set to become the year the Super 16 format finally reaches the moviegoing masses.
BY BOB FISHER

Home Cinema: Oscar Snubs
One critic makes his case that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has overlooked far more worthy films than it has feted. Here are 20 of 'Oscar's greatest misses.'
BY DONALD MELANSON

In Gear: Homemade Gear
Don't have the money for a dolly, crane or multi-outlet dimmer box? Why not build your own?
BY MATTHEW POWER

Profile: Xan Cassavetes
The daughter of John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands embraces her parents' independent spirit.
BY JENNIFER SOONG

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
*Christian Bale: Unmasked Man
*Cinema's Greatest Living Auteurs
*Gus Van Sant's Golden Rules
*Secrets from the Cutting Room Floor
*24p in the Palm of Your Hand
*Makeup Men and the CGI Revolution
*Protecting Your Screenplay From Theft
*The Best Places to Shoot Abroad
*Danny Boyle Makes Millions
*Screenwriting Advice, Tips & Interviews
*Focus on LA Moviemaking
*World Cinema: Vietnam
*Mark Wexler on Tell Them Who You Are

Contents MovieMaker 2005 Top 10 Cities for Moviemakers
Our fifth annual countdown of the best cities for independents to live and make movies.
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD

Fest to Impress
Playing to your strengths can pay off in the festival game
BY MICHELLE DEVEREAUX

Home Cinema: Indies in the New Millennium
These are the 20 greatest American indies of the new century.
BY SAUL AUSTERLITZ

How They Did It: Getting Lucky
A first-timer scores a major cast for The Assassination of Richard Nixon.
BY NIELS MUELLER

In Gear: The Intelligent Lighting Kit
Lighting equipment varies with every film. But these 10 state-of-the-craft tools can move with you from project to project.
BY MATTHEW POWER

Profile: Mike Binder
The quadruple threat actor-writer-director-producer stops in Park City, UT to premiere his latest film, The Upside of Anger.
BY JESSICA HUNDLEY

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
*Cover: Daniel Day-Lewis
*Repression, Rage and Joan Allen
*The Future of the Movie Experience
*Greatest Documentaries of All Time
*Lost Interview: Rouben Mamoulian
*John Turturro: American Original
*Film Traveler: Rome
*Flash Forward: Camilla Belle
*The Pioneers: Lois Webe

Contents Hollywood Effects on an Indie Budget
When his latest script called for ghosts, one moviemaker turned to DIY special effects-on the cheap.
BY STEFAN AVALOS

Lessons from William Fraker
He broke ground-and speed limits-with Bullitt. The veteran DP shares some poignant lessons from a half century in the business.
BY DAVID KONOW

Festival Beat
How to schmooze like a champion.
BY BRIAN O'HARE

Profile: Robert Greenwald
He's taking aim at the establishment-and challenging the way we watch movies.
BY RUS THOMPSON

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
*Cover: John C. Reilly
*Anatomy of a Word of Mouth Movie
*The Politics of Moviemaking
*Spotlight on NYC
*Location Scouting with the Experts
*Model Making 101
*Movies--Italian Style
*Handling the Truth in Documentary
*In Gear: Going Pro
*Film Traveler: Puerto Vallarta
*On Location: Seattle
*James Toback
*Robert Greenwald
*Rose Bryne
*Catherine Breillat

Contents The Making of Blockbuster
Even Hollywood's most successful producers have a hard time putting their finger on the formula for breaking the box office.
BY DAVID GEFFNER

Easy Rider: 35 Years Later
35 years after Easy Rider redefined the meaning of indie cinema, the film's famed DP looks back on the making of this American classic.
BY BOB FISHER

Richard Kelly's Second Chance
Savvy cineastes may have discovered Richard Kelly's quirky Donnie Darko at late-night screenings and on DVD. But the freshman moviemaker will soon get a second chance to hit the big screen.
BY JENNIFER SOONG

Midnight Movie Madness
From The Rocky Horror Picture Show to The Big Lebowski, MM counts down the movies that are most likely to keep you up all night-and loving it.
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD

John Waters' Golden Rules
The 'Pope of Trash' shares what he's learned after 40 years of breaking the rules.
BY JOHN WATERS

Also Included:

* Maria Bello Breaks Out
* The Return of Animation
* Zach Braff on Garden State
* Guide to Film Education 2004
* Zhang Yimou
* Alfred Molina
* Takeshi Kitano
* Fred Wiseman
* Lisa France
* Top 10 Digital Tools
* The Greatest Baseball Movies
* International Flavor: Buenos Aires, Philadelphia & Washington D.C. Festivals

Contents Cover: Mark Ruffalo's Revenge
If revenge is a dish best served cold, the formerly long-struggling Mark Ruffalo might have to wait a bit... because right now this phenomenally talented actor's career is pretty much on fire.
BY TIMOTHY RHYS

Funny Business
Some of today's most celebrated comedy writers talk about what it takes to be funny-and get paid for it.
BY KAREN HOLLY

The Super 16 Revolution
Following the lead of Cesar Chalone (City of God), several hot cinematographers are teaming up with distinguished directors to tell their latest tales in a suddenly chic format-Super 16.
BY BOB FISHER

The Natural: Lars von Trier on Dogville
Which comes first, the story or the style? For Lars von Trier, each new project yields a different answer.
BY TRAVIS CRAWFORD

The Clip's in the Can
Stock footage offers moviemakers a reliable way to save money-and still get the shot! Right now it's easier than ever.
BY ANDY ROSE

60 Made in Manhattan
Legendary cinematographer Gordon Willis looks back on shooting Woody Allen's Manhattan a quarter-century later.
BY TIMOTHY RHYS

What Producers Want
Producers are always looking for their next 'great script'-but what that means and where they look just might surprise you.
BY KAREN HOLLY & CAITLIN DAHL

Confessions of a Hack
One young screenwriter learns to embrace the 'H'word.
BY JOHN WEIDNER

Marketing Your Screenplay- and Yourself
Writing a great script is the first hurdle, but getting someone who counts to read it is what really matters.
BY JERROL LEBARON

Orson Welles: Beacon and Exile
He was American cinema's first golden boy genius, and Hollywood's first independent. Here's a new take on Welles' latter years.
BY GABRIEL M. PALETZ

Chromakeying Can Change Your Life
A techno-savvy moviemaker reveals how to break the rules and make your ultra-low-budget digital movie look like a million bucks.
BY MATT POWER

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Festival Beat: Park City 2004 & Insider Secrets
Introducing our brand new Festival Coop section-with news from Sundance, Slamdance, TromaDance, and a some insider tips on how to
get your film noticed by festival programmers.
BY JESSICA HUNDLEY & CHRISTOPHER ZARA

Home Cinema: The Best First Films of All Time
First films may bear an unpredictable relationship to a moviemaker's work to come, but every so often the stars align.
BY SAUL AUSTERLITZ

Documentary: Dawn of the Doc
The exploding interest in reality entertainment is paying direct dividends to documentary moviemakers. And it's about time!
BY RANDEE DAWN

Shorts: Foo-Foo Dust
One journalist-turned-director shares the nine tough lessons she learned in making a short on drug addiction.
BY GINA LEVY

World Cinema: New Argentine Moviemaking
An economic crisis can't keep Argentina down as one of the world's fastest-growing international film hot spots.
BY RICHARD SHPUNTOFF

Extreme Indie: Your Questions Answered
Veteran maverick moviemaker Rick Schmidt answers your questions on cameras, formats and more.
BY RICK SCHMIDT

Indie Counselor
A top indie attorney debunks some moviemaking myths and legends-and welcomes your questions for this new column.
BY DAVID ALBERT PIERCE, ESQ.

Profile: Philip Kaufman's Twisted
Writer-director Philip Kaufman walks the line between Hollywood and Indiewood-and always does it his way.
BY PHILLIP WILLIAMS

Profile: Charlie Kaufman, Outlaw Scribe
Hollywood's most imaginative writer slips the shackles of conventional screenwriting once more with Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. If only he could remember how he did it...
BY DAVID FEAR

Flash Forward: Judy Greer
Talent, versatility, beauty, brains... a profile of the hardest-working actress you've likely never heard of.
BY TIMOTHY RHYS

Contents Cover: Girl with the Golden Touch
From her breakthrough role in Manny & Lo at the tender age of 10 to her acclaimed, understated performance in last year's Lost in Translation, Scarlett Johansson has been on her way to quirky Hollywood superstardom for a while now. As she takes on the challenge of a leading lady role in Girl With a Pearl Earring, it's hard to believe this seasoned actress is still a teenager.
BY DOUG ATCHISON

The Art of the Poster
The era of the truly artistic movie poster may have passed, but a handful of legendary artists aren't done creating just yet.
BY DAVID KONOW

The Physics of Moving Pictures
A panel of veteran cinematographers weighs in on balancing aesthetics with technology.
BY BOB FISHER

Sundance from the Inside
With the spirit of John Cassavetes at his side, one young moviemaker travels to the Sundance Producer's Workshop, searching for enlightenment- and maybe a three-picture deal.
BY BRIAN O'HARE

10 Years of MovieMaker; 10 Years of Indie Film
A lot has happened since the first issue of MM hit newsstands. Here are a few highlights.
BY ANDY ROSE

Fritz Lang: The Lost Interview
More than 30 years after two young film school graduates spent an afternoon with the legendary director, Lang's words still fascinate.
BY LLOYD CHESLEY & MICHAEL GOULD

What's New in Distribution
Your movie may be great, but are you pitching it to the right distributor? Find out what some of today's hungriest companies are look for.
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD

Death, Taxes and Tom Hanks
An A-List name may help you find financing for a movie, but the box office numbers show that a star alone is no guarantee of a return on your investment.
BY JAMES L. MENZIES

Soft Money in Hard Times
Much to the chagrin of moviemakers, traditional financing avenues for indie film is drying up. Shooting in an area with film production incentives offers one bright spot.
BY MARK LITWAK, ESQ.

20 Best Festival 'Investments'
With film festival submission fees on the rise, choosing the best 'investments' for your buck is the only smart way to go.
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD

Indie Sizzle vs. Hollywood Fizzle
The latest Sundance smash doesn't occupy as many screens as the newest action flick out of Hollywood-but maybe it should!
BY W. DUKE GREENHILL

Legends of Sundance
Triumph on the mountain is what many moviemakers dream about, but where does it really get you?
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD

Where Are They Now?
We foresaw big things from each of these past MM interview subjects. How many delivered?
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD

MM's 4th Annual List: 10 Best Cities to be a Moviemaker
Think you know who made the cut? The answers may surprise you as MM counts down the 10 best cities in the U.S. to make movies.
BY JAMES L. MENZIES

Biograph's Biography
After more than 100 years, the Biograph Company remains an important part of film's history-and maybe its future.
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD

When Opportunity Knocks
In Hollywood, one actor's pass is another actor's golden ticket.
BY RUSSELL COSTANZO & MELISSA MILLER

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Festival Beat: Marathon Moviemaking
A crop of new 'marathon' festivals are daring moviemakers to write, produce, edit and show a movie in 72 hours or less!
BY CHRISTOPHER ZARA

Home Cinema: Poker Movies
Like poker, moviemaking is a game of playing the odds-and getting lucky. What happens when these activities collide?
BY RUSTIN THOMPSON WITH ANDY ROSE

Documentary: Gayle Ferraro
Most documentarians shy away from the kind of subject matter that intrigues Gayle Ferraro. With her gentle but unflinching eye, Ferraro has found a niche by serving as silent tourguide to the heart of the world's most enigmatic cultures.
BY TIMOTHY RHYS

How They Did It: An International Affair
For one young New York-based producer, the making of Rent-A-Husband was a very educational, very international affair.
BY BRANDI SAVITT

World Cinema: Mexico
Despite tough economic times, Mexican moviemakers are cementing the country's long reputation for innovation.
BY DAVID WILLIAM FOSTER

Indie Extreme: Top Guru Talks
Indie moviemaking guru Rick Schmidt answers your questions.
BY RICK SCHMIDT

Jim Jarmusch's Golden Rules
Indie film's outspoken auteur shares a few things he's learned after more than 20 years in the business.
BY JIM JARMUSCH

Sponsored Editorial: North Carolina School of the Arts
With so many satisfied students vouching for them, it's not lonely at the top for this cutting-edge film education powerhouse.

Contents The Thinking Woman's Sex Symbol: William H. Macy
After years of playing the 'best loser in the business,' Bill Macy steps into the role of leading man with The Cooler.
BY JESSICA HUNDLEY

Rulers of the Rental House
Before you can yell 'action,' you've got to have all the right equipment. And before that, you have to make sure you're asking all the right questions of all the right people.
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD WITH ETHAN BULLARD

White (Makes Some) Noise
Charlie Kaufman may get all the ink, but you could make a strong case for Mike White as Hollywood's most idiosyncratic screenwriter.w
BY RYAN MOTTESHEARD

Illeana Douglas' Woolworth Touch
From the set of her latest film, The Californians, Illeana Douglas speaks with MM about her legendary career and why it helps when people can't place her.
BY DAVID FEAR

Director.com
David Lynch and Peter Greenaway are just two directors who are using the World Wide Web to reach the largest possible audience.
BY SAUL AUSTERLITZ

The Editorial Challenge
Even with all the new technology, editors still face enormous challenges in the cutting room. Several of today's top editors speak about how they deal with-and overcome-some typical problems.
BY TIM RHYS & JENNIFER M. WOOD

The Mythology of Anthony Minghella
The highly celebrated and oft-awarded writer-director of Cold Mountain seems destined by both geography and birth to identify himself with the knotty concerns of the outsider.
BY PHILLIP WILLIAMS

Film Technique for the Digital Age
Looking for maximum picture quality on a minimum budget? Look no further than these techniques and gadgets, which will enhance the look of any indie picture.
BY TIM RHYS & JENNIFER M. WOOD

Scare Tactics
Is it by coincidence or design that so many of our most bankable directors got their feet wet-and hands bloodied-in the micro-budget, horror genre?
BY DAVID GROVE

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Festival Beat: Tales from the Underground
While underground film festivals may lack the prestige of their more established counterparts, these fledgling events can be invaluable to the not-ready-for-Sundance moviemaker.
BY CHRISTOPHER ZARA

Home Cinema: How to Watch a Movie
For many of us, movies are much more than mere entertainment. They educate, indoctrinate and captivate the mind. But do moviegoers have a social responsiblitiy?
BY JOHN W. WHITEHEAD

Documentary: The Soul of a German Man
Growing up in Germany, Wim Wenders not only heard the blues, but identified with the messages of sadness and lament from an America deeply divided by racial strife. In The Soul of a Man, he revisits his childhood.
BY COLLIN KELLEY

How They Did It: God, Sex & Apple Pie
The challenges a first-time moviemaker faces in getting his or her film made are nearly universal. But what it takes to get that same film seen is a much different-and just as hard-won-battle.
BY JEROME COURSHON

Profile: Takashi Miike
The rising son of Japan's current New Wave proves you don't have to be over-the-top in real life to create some of the most memorable-and jaw-dropping-scenes in recent cinema history.
BY DAVID FEAR

On Location: Austin & Houston
Making movies at home in the Lone Star State is a way of life for residents of Austin and Houston.

Flash Forward: Action's Back
Nona Gaye and Shin Koyamada will show their stuff in two of the year's most anticipated action movies, The Matrix and The Last Samurai.
BY JESSICA HUNDLEY

Sponsored Editorial: Post Production Playground
New York City's choice for post service and expertise.

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FEATURES

Fiercely Independent Women
The statistics for women in film aren't encouraging, but confident young moviemakers like the dozen profiled here aren't letting stats-or men-keep them down.
BY JESSICA HUNDLEY, JAMES L. MENZIES, PAULA SCHWARTZ & JENNIFER M. WOOD

The Adventures of Guy Pearce
After much Hollywood success, actor Guy Pearce is still a feisty, insecure, hilarious bloke determined to go his own way.
BY JAMES GRANT

Cinema Speed-Dating
Just like speed-dating, agents and producers playing the field need to be wowed from the get-go.
BY CHRISTINA HAMLETT

Improvising the Perfect Script
'Naturalistic' writer-directors Robert Duvall, Mike Leigh, Ken Loach and Henry Jaglom let their actors in on the creative process.
BY PHILLIP WILLIAMS

Robert Rodriguez's New Toy
His phenomenal success may have sprung from his days with a 16mm camera, but auteur Rodriguez shows he's still a rebel as he divorces film in favor of his new sweetheart, HD.
BY MEL RODRIGUEZ III

MM's Guide to Film Education
From one day to one year, completion certificates to PhDs, London to Los Angeles, whatever your educational desire, the growing crop of film programs is making experts out of novices every day.

Film School Perk Sheet
Where can you get the biggest bang for your film education buck? Find out which film schools are offering the most unique-and money-saving-perks for their students.
BY JASON MANN

Moviemaking Education on the Festival Circuit
From Arizona to Australia, 'film school' is taking on a whole new meaning, as aspiring moviemakers have begun training in an unexpected venue: the worldwide film festival circuit.
BY BRYAN REESMAN

The 25 Greatest Girl Power Movies Ever Made
From Carrie to Chaos and Alien to Amelie, MM counts down the 25 greatest Girl Power movies of all time.
BY KIRSTEN SMITH

Does Sex Still Sell?
Women have really come a long way in the film industry over the past few years... Haven't they? The perceptions and the facts are alarmingly different.
BY BELINDA BALDWIN

Kid Moviemakers in the Digital Revolution
Armed with a boatload of high-quality consumer digital technology and a few original ideas, thousands of young moviemakers are quietly reshaping our entire visual world.
BY GREGG ROSSEN

A Brief Interlude with Giovanni Ribisi
Despite the fact that he has been languishing in the camera's eye since the tender age of nine, Giovanni Ribisi is rarely at ease in the spotlight. Here's why...
BY JESSICA HUNDLEY

Parting the Wizard's Curtain
Despite what you've heard about all the technological advancements, taking video to film is still not a simple process. On assignment from MM, one 'insider' gets some top transfer experts to reveal what makes their job easy... and a living hell.
BY JAMES D. TOCHER

MovieMaker Road Trips: 10 Drive-In Theaters Worth Visiting
MM looks at the resurgence of a cultural classic-and discovers a few drive-ins worth the drive.
BY MONTY MICKELSON

Basics on Budgeting Your Movie
'Budget' comes from the French meaning 'small purse.' Big surprise. But whether you crunch the numbers yourself or hire someone else to do it, here are a few things you should know.
BY JERRY KOLBER

The Economics of Oscar
Those glitzy year-end Oscar ad campaigns may seem extravagant, but studio execs aren't making any apologies. 'When Oscar talks, the box office listens.'
BY RANDY NELSON WITH DOUG ATCHISON

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Documentary: Liz Garbus Gets Out of Prison
With her new film, The Nazi Officer's Wife, Garbus shows she's more than just an Oscar-nominated documentarian with a knack for examining the criminal justice system.
BY TRAVIS CRAWFORD

How They Did It: Zero Day
One young writer-director explains how to go from lousy temp job to award-winning moviemaker in
two years or less.
BY BEN COCCIO

Crossing the Line: My Time with Frankenheimer
In the last three months of his life, Hollywood legend John Frankenheimer didn't just teach the author a few things about moviemaking-he taught him something about being a person.
BY JOHN WEIDNER

Festival Beat: Truth and the Tropics
MM hits the beach for the Bermuda International Film Fest-and breaks out the barbecue at Full Frame.
BY JASON MANN & TIMOTHY RHYS

Behind the Scenes: Seabiscuit
MM goes behind the scenes with Gary Ross, Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, William H. Macy and Elizabeth Banks on Seabiscuit.

On Location: Chicago
Windy City moviemakers tell us why Chicago is their kind of town.

Flash Forward: Actors of the Next Generation
With acclaimed performances in The Believer and The United States of Leland, Ryan Gosling is one young actor worth watching. And on the eve of her screenwriting and acting debut, 15-year-old Nikki Reed still thinks she's just your average teenager...
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD

Sponsored Editorial: The Academy of Converging Arts
One new film school is finding success by reaching out to a different kind of constituency.

Contents Cover: Robert Duvall: Soldier of Fortune
He's a writer, producer, director, Oscar-winning actor-and we believe him when he says his best work is yet to come.
BY TIMOTHY RHYS

Something Old, Something New
While the thought of seeing Chucky, Rocky or Freddy yet again may cause even diehard film buffs to cringe, Hollywood studios have more than 20 sequels in the pipeline. Screenwriters Adam Herz (American Wedding), Kate Kondell (Legally Blonde 2) and Don D. Scott (Barbershop 2) discuss creating originality in something familiar. Plus, upcoming sequels that 'had to be made.'
BY ANDY ROSE WITH JAMES L. MENZIES

Small Market, Big Box Office
Leave the New York or LA metro areas and you're likely to face a dearth of independent cinema at local theaters. But film companies, distributors and festivals are devising innovative ways to engage smaller film markets.
BY CHRISTOPHER HENDERSON

Squeezed, Screwed and Hardballed
Roy Frumkes and Rocco Simonelli, screenwriting-partners-turned-digital-moviemakers, discuss how to navigate the marketplace without selling out.
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD

James Mangold's Identity Crisis
At the age of 21, James Mangold was the envy of every aspiring moviemaker, landing a development deal at Disney only weeks after graduation. But things don't always work out the way you plan. On the eve of his latest release, Identity, Mangold looks back on his journey.
BY RYAN MOTTESHEARD

The Zen of Screenwriting Software
Finding true love in the world of writing programs isn't easy, but MM recently went on a dating spree, test-driving the best-selling software on the market.
BY NEIL TURITZ WITH JASON MANN

Could You Shoot The Deer Hunter on DV?
Twenty-five years after its release, Michael Cimino's The Deer Hunter still holds up as cinematic masterpiece. But could today's moviemakers create similar emotional impact using DV? Top cinematographers weigh in on the issue while the film's original DP, Vilmos Zsigmond, reminisces.
BY BOB FISHER

The Dos and Don'ts of Dialogue
For as many conversations as we engage in and eavesdrop on every day, it's still not easy to duplicate that natural energy, flow and realism in a screenplay.
BY CHRISTINA HAMLETT

Getting the Best Sound for Your Movie
Sound is one aspect of the film craft which, because of the medium's overwhelming visual bias, is often undernourished-even by experienced moviemakers. But savings taken out of the front end of production can come back to bite you during post.
BY PHILLIP WILLIAMS

Making Waves: Sound Technology in the Field
With a wealth of new toys comes a host of technical variables to consider.
BY PHILLIP WILLIAMS

The Right Way to Raise Money for a No-Budget Film
A veteran indie film consultant and production accountant shares his thoughts on the best ways to raise money for a no-budget film.
BY JERRY KOLBER

Mogul by Day, Screenwriter by Night
One could look at today's studio landscape and say that screenwriters have never been in a better place than they are today, with three WGA members occupying key seats of power at major studios. But is anything going to change for the better?
BY KIRSTEN SMITH

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Callboard

Documentary: Once Upon a Time in America
Two new documentaries, Easy Riders, Raging Bulls and A Decade Under the Influence, investigate the disillusionment-and brilliance-of the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s.
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD

How They Did It: The Chinese Shoes
A moviemaker learns to overcome technical challenges-and embrace the digital revolution-while shooting a short film in Paris.
BY VICTOR MUH

Flash Forward: Light Years from Lake Wobegon
Actor/musician John Hawkes has made a career out of embracing the underdog.
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD

Festival Beat: Park City 2003
MM hits the Park City scene at Sundance, Slamdance, Nodance, Slamdunk and Tromadance.
BY BELINDA BALDWIN, JASON MANN & JENNIFER M. WOOD

World Cinema: The Fall of Bollywood
A country whose film industry has long been considered their one 'unifier' is coming to terms with a changing market-and audience.
BY IAIN BALL

Profile: Lasse Hallstr?m
Oscar-winning writer/director Lasse Hallstr?m finds comedy in the oddest places as he prepares for his latest venture, An Unfinished Life.
BY DONALD DEWEY

Profile: Lisa Cholodenko
With one foot in contemporary cinema and the other back in the 1970s, Lisa Cholodenko creates a sense of place and purpose in Laurel Canyon.
BY JENNIFER M. WOOD

On Location: San Francisco
Independent moviemakers are finding all the inspiration they need on the streets of San Francisco.

Fifty MM Moments
Fifty memorable quotes from our first 50 issues.

Contents Cover: Philip Seymour Hoffman: Triumph of the Uncommon Man
With two films in release (Spike Lee's 25th Hour and Todd Louiso's Love Liza), one upcoming (Anthony Minghella's Cold Mountain) and a Sundance premiere (Richard Kwietniowski's Owning Mahowny), Philip Seymour Hoffman has raised the art of scene-stealing to new heights-and frequency.
by Jennifer M. Wood

Top 10 Cities to Live and Make Movies in 2003
MM's third annual countdown of the most indie-friendly cities in North America.
by Lenny Smith

Art of the Actor-Director
Today's best films are being made by actors. Jon Favreau, Bill Paxton, Stanley Tucci and Forest Whitaker tell us why.
by Allen Baldwin

How to Avoid a Lawsuit in Waiting
In today's litigious world, the act of producing a film puts you face to face with all kinds
of potential legal peril. Find out how to avoid being vulnerable.
by Walter J. Coady, Jr.

Dante Ferretti's Designing Dreams
The legendary production designer and his wife, set decorator Francesca LoSchiavo, discuss art, collaboration and Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York.
by Phillip Williams

The Future of Movies on the Internet
The Internet's arrival seemed to herald a seachange in the way we would watch movies. What happened?
by Brita Wanger

Direct to TV
Just a few years ago there were two types of directors: those who made feature films and those who worked in episodic TV. The distinctions are beginning to blur.
by Andy Rose

Digital Cameras: Top DPs Speak
When investigating the digital medium, there's no better source than the experts. Several top DPs talk about which cameras to use and why.
by Jennifer M. Wood

Why Independent Film is Alive and Well
The mainstream media has been heralding the death of indie film as we know it. But rumors of its demise may be greatly exaggerated.
by Timothy Rhys

Three or More Reasons Why Independent Film Will Survive
A challenge to the year's highest-grossing moviemakers.
by Sherman Alexie

Unsung Heroes of 2002
Though their passings didn't make many national headlines, their contributions to cinema history shouldn't go unrecognized.
by Bob Mastrangelo

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Home Cinema: The Best & Worst of 2002
by Travis Crawford, Coby Carlucci & James Menzies

Festival Beat: Denver, Woodstock
by Jennifer M. Wood

World Cinema: Hong Kong to Hollywood
by Patrick J. Gorman, Esq.

How They Did It: Lava
by Joe Tucker

On Location: Miami

Oscar-Winning Perspectives on Producing
by Shelley Friedman

Mixed Reviews

Profile: Fernando Mereilles
City of God
by Ryan Mottesheard

Crossing the Line: Andre De Toth
by Patrick Francis

Contents




Cover Story: Martin Scorsese's Comfortable State of Anxiety
by Timothy Rhys
He might well be America's greatest living director, but don't tell that to Martin Scorsese. He's still learning, still growing and still surprising us after all these years. Gangs of New York, his new 'eastern western,' is his biggest canvas yet.

Bright Lights, Small Community
by Christopher Henderson with Brita Wanger
Can NYC lay claim to being the heart of American independent cinema?

The Indie Distribution Crisis
by David Geffner
Though huge grosses from sleepers like My Big Fat Greek Wedding have industry wags trumpeting a new golden age, the real world of independent cinema is in crisis mode.

The Growth of a Film Artist: Part II
by Shelley Friedman
Ray Carney returns for another of his spirited, thought-provoking rants.

The Dos and Don'ts of DV Moviemaking
by John Gaspard & Dale Newton
Two vet moviemakers share a host of DV tips and techniques.

The Truth About Jonathan Demme
by Phillip Williams
The Oscar-winning director has never shied away from exploring the troubled contours of the American story landscape. But his latest film reveals a more playful side.

Remaking Film History
by Coby Carlucci & James L. Menzies
With a full slate of remakes coming soon (again) to theaters near you, MM takes a wry look at ways to keep films fresh the second time around.

The Digital Post-Production Democracy
by Steve Hamilton
Almost daily one hears of a digital project gaining theatrical release. But none of these films would likely exist without the creative empowerment provided by DV.

The Power of Plug-Ins
by Scott Billips
The only way to master digital post-production is with a handful of 'plug-ins.'

Pedro Almod?var: The Man From La Mancha
by Phillip Williams
The free-spirited iconoclast of Spanish cinema has a new film which tells a tale of the fine line between love and madness.

More is Better for Group 101
by R. Daniel Foster
The vow was simple: make one film a month for six months. Three years later that vow has produced more than 1,000 films by auteurs bent on making better films.

The Legendary Life of Henry Bumstead
by Eric Nazarian
The two-time Academy Award-winner shares his memories on collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock, George Roy Hill, Clint Eastwood and Martin Scorsese.

Steve Buscemi: Black and White in Color
by Jennifer M. Wood
Steve Buscemi has conquered the film world by asking all the right questions

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Letters

Home Cinema: Foreign Genre Titles
by Travis Crawford

Festival Beat: Austin, Telluride IndieFest
by Karen Holly & Julie A. Wood

World Cinema: The New Spanish Cinema
by Phillip Williams

Shorts: Richard Roe
by Ian E. Lawrence

Documentary: Rockets Redglare
by Jennifer M. Wood

On Location: New York City

Profile: Rebecca Miller
by Timothy Rhys

Frame by Frame: A Directorial Career
by Eric Sherman

Crossing the Line: John Frankenheimer, Rod Steiger
by Steven Peros and Timothy Rhys

Contents


Cover Story: Frances McDormand
by Travis Crawford
Don't tell Frances McDormand that Hollywood is a tough place for actresses over 40. Her versatile body of work has allowed her to become one of cinema's more prolific character actors.

A Matter of Opinion
by Mark Griffin
Though still optimistic that the next great movie may be just around the corner, critics Kenneth Turan, David Sterritt and Roger Ebert are realistic about the state of contemporary cinema.

The Return of Ray Carney: (Part I)
by Shelly Friedman
The world's most outspoken, fearless critic of American cinema is back, with a fresh new rant.

Film School Online
by Lenny Smith
The Internet has paved the way for all sorts of companies to conduct business online. Film education was the next logical step.

John Sayles: Genius on a Budget
by James L. Menzies
In an industry where most non-conformists are eaten alive by the Hollywood monster, John Sayles has proven elusive-and ultimately inedible.

New Digital Pathways
by Phillip William
For independent moviemakers considering the DV route, there's a dizzying array of new choices and considerations to sort through.

Numbers Versus Art in the Trailer Business
by Adam M. Goldstein
In an industry blessed with some of society's most creative minds, one might wonder why most movie trailers feel as if they just rolled off an assembly line.

The 25 Most Influential Directors of All Time
by Jennifer M. Wood
From Welles to Woody, Griffith to Godard, Lang to Lubitsch, MM polled the best and the brightest to count down the 25 most influential directors ever.

Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got... an Agent
by Karen Holly
Two top agents shed some light on how an up-and-coming writer can make a splash-and wrangle representation-in Hollywood.

Cable Cinema Productions
by Andy Rose
Cable television offers indies a new option in the distribution game.

The State of Film School
transcribed by Jennifer Widor
The deans of some of our best-known film programs discuss issues affecting students and faculty in 2002.

The French New Wave Revisited
by Phillip Williams
More than 40 years after their emergence, the directors and films of the French New Wave continue to affect and inform modern moviemakers.

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Letters

Home Cinema: Film School on Your Couch
by Travis Crawford

Festival Beat: Philadelphia, Cucalorus
by Jennifer M. Wood and Howie Goldklang

World Cinema: Brazilian Rebirth
by Phillip Williams

How They Did It: Dead by Monday
by Curt Truninger

How They Did It: Hungry Hearts
by Glenn M. Benest

On The Set: Script Supervisor
by Julie Ann Robinson

Documentary: The Kid Stays in the Picture
by Travis Crawford

Profile: Doug Liman
by Jennifer M. Wood

Sponsored Feature: Summer 2002: AFI

Crossing the Line: Billy Wilder, Dudley Moore
by Steven Peros

Contents


Cover Story: Randall Wallace
by Karen Holly
Though success may seem to have found Randall Wallace rather easily, his career path has not been without the requisite struggles. Here, the writer-director behind We Were Soldiers reveals how he reached the top.

Restoration Man
by Mark Griffin
Film preservation is not just a cause celebre for UCLA's Bob Gitt, it's a way of life.

Screenwriting in Cyberspace
by Jennifer M. Wood
The Internet offers a number of ways to get your script seen-and purchased.

Adrian Lyne's Language of Sex and Suspicion
by Philip Williams
It's been five years since Adrian Lyne made headlines with Lolita. Now the always engaging ,' director is back with another tale of sex and betrayal in Unfaithful.

The Dos and Don't of Screenplay Competitions
by James L. Menzies
Decision-makers at the top Screenwriting competitions sound off about the surefire ways to help (and hinder) your chances of winning.

Still Waiting for Star Wars
by Andrew Hamlin
As Star Wars: Episode II -Attack of the Clones is about to be released, two fans have made certain they're the first ones in line for tickets.

Is the Future of Film... Film?
by Andy Rose
Though DV has revolutionized the independent film world, film is making a comeback, of sorts-and this time the star is 16mm.

Screenwriting from the Frontlines
by Steven Peros
A first-time screenwriter discusses the experience-and rarity-of being invited (by Peter Bogdanovich!) to participate in the production of his script.

For the Kid in All of Us
by Philip Williams
Family films are eating up market share like never before, and moviemakers who can bridge the gap between kids and adults are creating some of our new best-loved classics.

The Art of Appreciation
by Andy Rose
Film societies have emerged as a way for locals to appreciate cinema-and support indie production.

Screenwriting With an Accent
by Lenny Smith
Looking beyond U.S. borders could be a profitable solution for screenwriters out of other options.

From Novel to Screen: Authors Speak Out
by Jennifer M. Wood
Top novelists talk about the way Hollywood has treated their material.

Unsung Heroes of Cinema
by Bob Mastrangelo
Each year we lose a significant portion of what can only be described as the living history of cinema. Here, MM pays tribute to a few of 2001's unsung heroes.

MM Notebook

Letters

Home Cinema: The Cinema of Brian De Palma
by Travis Crawford

Festival Beat: Park City, Durango
by Allison Walton and Jennifer M. Wood

World Cinema: Finnish Films
by Kirill Galetski

How They Did It: What Matters Most
by James A. Cusumano

Shorts: Psycho Too
by Andrew Gluck

Oscar-Winning Perspectives: On Screenwriting
by Joel Engel

Profile: Mika Kaurismaki
by Kirill Galetski

Mixed Reviews

Flash Forward: Polly Cusumano
by Tim Rhys

Crossing the Line: Sir Nigel Hawthorne, Harold Russell, Julia Phillips
by Steven Peros

Sponsored Feature: Dr. Rawstock

Contents

Cover Story: Billy Crudup
by Phillip Williams
Since winning raves for his stage performance in Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, Billy Crudup has carefully been building a reputation as one of his generation's most talented-and career savvy-actors.

The Other Side of Orson Welles
by Michael Tunison
The Other Side of the Wind is considered Orson Welles' last major directorial effort-but will audiences ever get a chance to see it? If Peter Bogdanovich gets his way, it just may happen very soon.

Oscar-Winning Perspectives on Editing
by Doug Atchison
Three Oscar-winning editors-Walter Murch, Anne Coates and Glenn Farr-discuss the dos and don'ts of their craft.

Sundance and the Olympics
by David Geffner
With the Olympic games moving through Park City just a few weeks after Sundance, will competition between moviemakers be the only kind that exists on the mountain this January?

Fancydancing with Sherman Alexie
by Litsa Dremousis
Always fiercely independent poet/novelist/producer/screenwriter Sherman Alexie takes on the role of director for the first time with his digital feature, The Business of Fancydancing.

Things I've Learned as a Moviemaker
by Sherman Alexie

Buzz Without a Budget
by Lloyd Kaufman, Adam Jahnke, and Elayne Taylor
Lloyd Kaufman, the irrepressible President of Troma, knows something about self-promotion-as any Cannes attendee will tell you.

Fill Those Seats!
by Elayne Taylor
Lloyd Kaufman helps another independent moviemaker traverse the waters of one of the world's most prestigious film festivals.

2002 Top 10 Cities in North America for Moviemakers
by Lenny Smith
Once again, MM counts down the 10 best places to live in North America if you're a moviemaker-and a few of the picks just may surprise you.

Learning from the Classics: Anthony Mann's The Naked Spur
by Jeremy Arnold
For moviemakers, a lot can be learned from films of the past-and Anthony Mann's western masterpiece is one case in point.

35mm Film Stocks: What Your Favorite DPs are Using
by Andy Rose
With a new range of 35mm film stocks to choose from, how does a DP pick just one? Cinematographers Allen Daviau, Adam Holender and Elliott Davis reveal their secrets.

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Letters

Home Cinema: The Best and Worst of 2001, Part 1, Part 2
by Travis Crawford and Rus Thompson

Festival Beat: Portland Festival of World Cinema
by Jeremy Arnold

World Cinema: Britain's FilmFour
by Phillip Williams

How They Did It: 531
by Rob Goodman

Shorts: The Parking Spot
by David Dooyun Kim

Shorts: H.P. Lovecraft's Nyarlathotep
by Christian Matzke

Documentary: The Truth Behind Film
by Terry Zwigoff, D.A. Pennebaker, and Albert Maysles

Mixed Reviews

Profile: Selma Blair
by Timothy Rhys

Crossing the Line: Budd Boetticher, Pauline Kael
by Steven Peros

Contents

Cover Story: Terry Gilliam
by Elayne Taylor
Eccentric genius, battler of accountants and studio heads, madman. Terry Gilliam has been called all kinds of things-and these are his friends talking.

The Name of Action
by Doug Atchison
At a time of national crisis, the lessons in classic movies like Sergeant York may provide some answers-and solace.

Remembering John Ford
by Michael Tunison
Those who worked with the late, great director know that his cantankerous temperament was as much a part of his legend as the enormous body of work he left behind.

Aesthetics of the Digital Revolution
by James Tocher
Is DV delivering on its promise to demystify the moviemaking process-and allow professional production on a shoestring budget?

Murder, Mayhem and John Dahl
by Paula Schwartz
The writer/director best known for his work in the film noir genre discusses his latest-and biggest-film to date, Joy Ride.

The Most Underrated (and Underknown) Movies of the Last Decade
by Jeremy Arnold
Moviemakers have produced a few true gems in the past 10 years... unfortunately, you may not have heard of many of them.

The Business of Laughter
by Phillip Willaims
For French writer/director Francis Veber, making comedies is a serious business. Here, the man behind The Dinner Game and La Cage Aux Folles talks about Le Placard (The Closet).

MM Notebook

Letters

Home Cinema: Exploring the Horror Genre
by Rus Thompson

Festival Beat: American Short Shorts

Cinevation: Interactive MovieMaking
by Margi Szperling

How They Did It: Out of the Black
by Karl Kozak

World Cinema: The Golden Ages of Korean Cinema
by Lenny Smith

Documentary: The Career of Albert Maysler
by Travis Crawford

Shorts: Rock Creek
by Watne Baimbridge

Profile: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
by Andrew Hamlin

Profile: Amy Robinson
by Elayne Taylor

Mixed Reviews

Crossing The Line: Herman Sandler
by Trudie Styler

Contents Mark & Michael Polish
by Jennifer M. Wood
They swept onto the indie moviemaking scene in 1999 with the ambitious and critically acclaimed Twin Falls Idaho. In their second feature, Jackpot, the always original Polish brothers explore the price of fame through the eyes of a wannabe country singer.

We Got This Oscar Nomination... Now What?
by Elayne Taylor
In moviemaking, as in baseball, pitching is key. Just ask Gail Lerner and Colin Campbell who, even after receiving an Oscar nomination for their short film Seraglio, had to enlist the help of 'The Pitch King,' Bo Zenga.

Hollywood's Money Man
by Jeremy Arnold
As president of Imperial Entertainment Group, Morgan Rector has helped finance 400 movies in 12 years. How can you get your feature to be next?

Jennifer Jason Leigh Dances With the Dark
by Elayne Taylor
From her breakout performance in Fast Times at Ridgemont High to her current role as director and star of The Anniversary Party, Jennifer Jason Leigh has dared to go where few other actresses would.

Indie-Friendly Digital Rental Houses
by Frank McMahon
Sometimes it just makes more sense to rent your equipment. Find out how some of the country's leading rental houses are helping independent moviemakers make their mark on the industry.

What They Really Want to Do is Direct
by Andy Rose
Though they're best known for their roles in front of the camera, a surprising number of actors are suddenly turning to directing-and DV is their medium of choice.

Larry Clark's Loss of Sexual Innocence
by Travis Crawford
If there's one thing director Larry Clark knows about,
it's the lives of those on the fringes of society. In his latest movie, Bully, he revisits the theme of teenage sexuality and brutality-and again stirs up a cauldron of controversy in the process.

The Making of Classic
by Elana Starr
Each year, only a fraction
of the films ever made are designated for preservation. Which ones make the cut, and how can you make sure your favorite film goes down in history? BY

The Ultimate Moviemaking Machine
by Phillip Williams
BMW's foray into film distribution may have been a surprise, but with such seminal directors as John Frankenheimer, Ang Lee and Guy Ritchie behind the wheel, film fans are racing to the nearest computer screen.

Choosing the Best Film School
by Gregg Rossen
What makes one school great and another mediocre? Hint: It has nothing to do with an LA or NYC address

Column & Departments

MM Notebook

Letters

Home Cinema
Jules Dassin's RiFiFi
by Rus Thompson

How They Did It
Viva Las Nowhere
by Jason Bloom

Festival Beat
Provincetown, First Glance Philadelphia, New York International Film and Video

Exploring Czech Cinema
by Radovan Holub
Even during the toughest times under a Communist regime, Czech films always display a great deal of restraint when it comes to discussing the politics of their country.

Documentary
Barbara Kopple's My Generation
by Jennifer M. Wood

Profiles
Barbet Schroeder
by Philip Williams

Crossing the Line
Anthony Quinn
by Brian O'Hare

Contents Cover Story: The Gentle Art of Seduction: A Conversation with Jean-Jacques Annaud
by Phillip Williams
With a slew of international successes, Jean-Jacques Annaud might just be the most famous director you don't know. Following the success of his high-profile Enemy at the Gates, all that may finally change.

A Tale of Two Screenwriters
by Doug Atchison and Joel B. Strunk
At the world's most prestigious screenwriting competition, winning isn't everything. Here, a Nicholl Fellowship finalist and winner compare notes on their experiences.

Behind the Backgrounds
by Scott Essman
Ever wondered what goes into creating those eye-popping backgrounds on big-budget features? Chances are good that the background you're admiring was created through digital technology.

First Time's a Charm
by Susan Kouguell
Vera Blasi, Alan Sereboff and Stel Pavlou are three screenwriters who've scored big their first time out. Here, they reveal the secrets of their success.

The Roger Corman School of Moviemaking
by Beverly Gray
From Jack Nicholson to John Sayles, Roger Corman has been mentoring young moviemakers throughout his career. Here, past 'students' talk about some of the lessons they've learned.

It Came From Roger Corman
by Andrew Hamlin
For 45 years, his reign as the king of 'economic' indie moviemaking has gone unrivaled. At 75, Roger Corman is still going strong - churning out films as quickly (and cheaply) as possible.

Why I Loved Filming In...
by David Geffner
There's more to North America than just New York, LA and Vancouver. Find out why moviemakers like John Waters, Frank Oz and Alexander Payne are choosing lesser-known locales.

Shooting 24p Hi-Def
by Andy Rose
In plain language here are the pros and cons of shooting your next film in 24p Hi-Def.

Time-tested Non-Digital Effects
by John Gaspard & Dale Newton
Learn to maximize the production value of your digital film with a few non-digital tricks.

Wanye Wang's World
by Paula Schwartz
He's stuck to 'family values' in many past films, but director Wayne Wang pushes the envelope a bit with his erotic The Center of the World.

Art of the Writer/Director
by Jeremy Arnold
Allison Anders, Christopher Nolan, James Gray and Jonathan Nossiter talk about the power and pressure of being a writer/director.

New Ways to Sell Your Screenplay
by Jeremy Arnold
Tired of banging on doors and taking meetings that get your screenplay nowhere closer to 'sold?' The answer may be as close as the Internet.

Copyright Protection in the Digital Age
by Karen Holly & Susan Stroh
Longtime script consultant Linda Seger says that the Internet offers plagiarists a wealth of opportunity. How can you safeguard your work?

Column & Departments

MM Notebook

Letters

Home Cinema
by Rus Thompson
John Boorman's Point Blank

Ask Mr. Hollywood
by Dov S-S Simens

Festival Beat
Sundance, Slamdance, Sarasota, Ft. Lauderdale.

How They Did It
by Jon Dichter
The Operator

Shorts
by Jason Reitman
gulp

Documentary
by Elayne Taylor
Keep the River on Your Right

Mixed Reviews

Frame-By-Frame
by Eric Sherman

Crossing the Line
by Phillip Williams
Stanley Kramer, Jason Robards

Contents Cover Story: Julia Stiles
by Timothy Rhys
Three years ago Julia Stiles told us she'd really paid her dues in this business. She was 16. Now that she's all grown up and suddenly just about the hottest ticket in town, we sat down with her again for a little reality check

Buzzfest: The Annual IFP Market
by Carmen Ficarra
You know it as the place where Clerks and The Brothers McMullen found distributors. The IFP Market has earned its reputation d its reputation as the place to go to break out of the pack.

Age Old Questions
by Carmen Ficarra
Not every freshly minted moviemaker is 25, or even 35. How does the game differ for middle-aged dreamers.

The Rise of the DVD Short
by Andy Rose
Short films have made a comeback, and plenty of companies now believe that the DVD may be the short film's best chance at long term survival.

A Fresh Look at Super8
by Giles Musitano
One of the world's leading Super8 pros makes a case for ditching your DV camera and switching to Super8 on the road to Hollywood success in 2001.

Surviving Park City
by David Geffner
Is Sundance now too commercial, too politicized, too much media, too much of a film market, too, too, too... or is it more important to independents than ever?

10 Best Cities for Making Movies
by George Wing
From the expected to the unexpected, these are the top 10 places in North America to wage a career in moviemaking.

Genre Jumping with Ang Lee
by A.G. Basoli
The very American Tawainese director changed his cinematic tune again with the high-flying Croucing Tiger, Hidden Dragon. What is he up to next?

High and Low with Willem Dafoe
by A.G. Basoli
The actor's actor is back on top with a string of new movies. He talks candidly with us about his background, his art ound, his art and the importance of being useless.

Scorsese in Roma
by Adam Goldstein
MM's Adam Goldstein is one of a chosen few: he's been on the set of Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York and witnessed the extraordinary transformation of Cinecitt? Studios in Rome into mid-19th century New York City.

Inside MPAA
by Doug Atchison
The writer/producer/director of The Pornographer learns how the MPAA rates films and why indies seem to get strong-armed so often.

The Future of Exhibition
by Greg Melick
More movies are being made today than ever before, so why are so many of the major theater chains closing down?

On Location: New York
by Adam Goldstein
How do you ask 100 Spanish and Polish-speaking NYC residents to remove their air conditioners in the middle of a scorching summer? It's a day in the life of a New York City location manager.

Roadmaps to the Digital Age
by Glen Berry
Book publishers never met a trend they didn't like. Several new volumes try to take the mystery out of the digital revolution.

The Microcinema Movement
by Joel Bachar & Taso Lagos
The resurgence of microcinemas and 'underground' venues is a healthy sign for the movie industry. Or is it?

Column & Departments



MM Notebook

Letters

Home Cinema
by Rus Thompson
The Best and Worst of 2000 on Video.

Shorts
by Gregg Rossen
Revenge of the Red Balloon.

Festival Beat
Montreal, Locarno, New York, Deep Ellum.

Documentary
by Carmen Ficarra
30 Frames a Second.

Profile
by Phillip Williams
Eugenio Zanetti.

Mixed Reviews

Crossing the Line
by Carmen Ficarra
Richard Farnsworth

Contents How New Directors Get Their Way
by Elayne Taylor
Moviemakers know that to direct is to do battle. But savvy first-timers like Valerie Breiman say that the power of a secret agenda-knowing when to stand tough and when to comply-takes wisdom and vision.

The MPAA vs. The Pornographer
by Doug Atchison
They may not know what a cutaway shot is, but when it comes to fellatio, MPAA censors know when they're satisfied: One-and-a-half head bobs will do nicely, please. Oh, yes.

Creative Casting
by Dan Coplan
Casting may be the most important decision you make as a moviemaker, and finding ththe best actors involves more than a call to the casting director. Here's one method for discovering 'gold.'

Silent Movie Theater Rises Again
by Jeremy Arnold
Charlie Lustman rescued LA's Silent Movie Theater from imminent demise after the surreal murder of its former owner. Now he plans to bring silent film to 'every city in the United States.' Don't bet against him.

Digital Showdown: Flicks On 66
by Adam Goldstein
This is as close to an old wild west shootout as it gets: In New Mexico this summer, 10 directors got a chance to compete for a prize package by making a DV movie in one week. Who was the survivor?

Preparing for Digital Post Production
by Andy Rose
You've scrimped and schemed and slaved and dreaved and dreamed about making your digital feature. But have you really mapped out your post-production? Thinking ahead will save money and hassle later.

Mike Figgis on the Vision Award
by Mike Figgis and Elayne Taylor
'A group of people with a collective approach and the desire to make good films has created an alternative to the studio system. They'll make money along the way, but that's not the point ... they care about creative expression.'&emdash;Mike Figgis on receiving the Filmmakers' Alliance Vision Award.

'Write on Film' Winner
by Debra Morris

Column & Departments

MM Notebook

Letters

Home Cinema: Michael Mann
by Rus Thompson

Ask Mr. Hollywood
by Dov Simens

Festival Beat
Cannes, LA italian, Florida, Method Fest

Shorts: Zoltar from Zoron
by Erik Paesel

How They Did It: A Sign From God
By T. Logoreci

Profiles: Ballad of Ramblin' Jack
by Larry Getlen

Mixed Reviews

Documentary: Collectors
by Charles martin

Flash Forward
by Victoria Rong

Crossing the Line
Paul Bartel & Walter Matthau - by Carmen Ficarra
Loretta Young - by John Gallagher
Alec Guinness - by Bob Mastrangelo
Erich Leon Harris - by Carmen Ficarra

Contents On the Cover: John Singleton's Back
by Erich Leon Harris
He was the darling of critics, then the goat. Now they say he 'needs a hit like a crackhead.' As Shaft is about to be released, does John Singleton even care anymore.

Winning Screenplay Contests
by George Wing
Writing contests are popping up everywhere. You've always known that a good showing will help sell your script &endash; but id you also know it can help you make your movie?

The Dark Genius of Jack Pierce
by Scott Essman
The man who really brought Frankenstein's monster to life was arguably the greatest movie make-up artist ever. A new Hollywood tribute celebrates shi life and work.

Digital Distribution: Dream Come True?
by Greg Melick
Last issue we talked about the distribution business and the changes a digital future will bring. This time you'll see how it will happen and the opportunities for indies.

The Summer of Sam
by A.G. Basoli
This spring young Brit Samanta Morton was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Woody Allen's Sweet and Lowdown. This summer she stays on top in Alison Maclean's Jesus' Son.

'New Media' Schools Take Off
by Andy Rose
Film schools are being re-tooled for the digital age, and you don't have to live in New York or LA anymore to enroll. The next generation of film schools has now arrived.

Beyond Blair Witch
by Glen Barry
Suddenly indie moviemakers have a direct, inexpensive way of accessing an audience of millions via the internet.

Education of a Moviemaker
by Neil Kendricks
Steven Soderbergh, David Mamet, Paul Thomas Anderson and other working moviemakers discuss the film school experience.

Rekindling our Love Affair with Italian Cinema
by A.G. Basoli
Life is Beautiful had a successful US release, and now young moviemakers are taking a fresh look at the Italian neo-realists who inspired a generation of classic American films.

Are the Kids Alright? Visiting the Set of Pups
by E.L Harris
Ash talks about dual challenges on his new movie: subject matter and young cast.

Column & Departments

MM Notebook

Letters

Home Cinema
by Rus Thompson
Documentaries.

Shorts
by Ken Scott

How the did it
by Harry Ralston
The Last Man & Men Cry Bullets

On the Set
by Scott Essman
Mimi Leder & Greg Hobblit.

Profiles
by Scott Essman
Beth Colt & Gary Chang.

Mixed Reviews

Documentary
by A.G. Basoli
Dark Days

Festival Beat
SxSW, NY/Avignon, Portland (OR), Sarasota

East/West Indies

Crossing the Line
by Carmen Ficarra
Claire Trevor
by Rustin Thompson
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

Contents
Stanley Tucci's Secrets, by Tim Rhys: 'Auteur' is a word that gets bandied about a lot these days, but Stanley Tucci is the real deal. The talented New Yorker talks with MM's editor about career highlights and frustrations, and his amazing new film, Joe Gould's Secret.

How Burt Kennedy Got to Call the Shots, by Jeremy Arnold: Burt Kennedy wrote some of the most highly-praised westerns ever, and directed many of the greatest actors.

Digital Exhibition: Dream Come True?, by Greg Melick: Theaters may re-open in 'shuttered' towns throughout America. When they do, programming possibilities will be nearly limitless. But first the distributors' stranglehold on exhibition needs to be broken...


Anderson and Coppola on Screenwriting
by Neil Kendy Neil Kendricks and A.G. Basoli
One is 'a genius,' the other hails from bona fide genius lineage and shows promise... The writer-directors of Magnolia and The Virgin Suicides discuss screenwriting and the influence of their fathers.

The Path of the Artist, Part III
by Ray Carney
The controversial author and professor tells indie moviemakers why Plato and Aristotle were wrong, and that 'Even Jesus only had an audience of 12 on most nights...'

From Novel to Screenplay
by Eric Nazarian
The founding director of the Graduate Screenwriting Program at USC discusses the fundamentals of translating a work of literature into a screenplay.

Transferring from DV to Film
by William Azaroff
You're finally on board with shooting on DV. But you've always envisioned your masterpiece playing theatrically. Should you transfer to film just to have that chance? Here's a discussion of your options and a look at some of the new transfer houses.

Spec Script Sales on the Internet
by Glen Berry
Recently, independents have turned to the Internet for all aspects of their film, including buying or selling scripts and financing their productions. Here's how&emdash;and why&emdash;they do it.

Robert Bresson's Legacy
by Rustin Thompson and Eric Nazarian
The moviemaking world will miss the pure auteur style of this enigmatic French genius.

The IMAX Event Movie Craze
by Scott Essman
MacGillivray and Freeman brought large-format films to the public 24 years ago, and plans are now afoot to bring many moreing many more subjects to 7,000 square-foot screens all over the world.


The Screenplay Software Skinny
by Andrew Rose
These days software innovations happen almost monthly. Here's some advice from the experts.

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Letters

Home Cinema: Jean-Luc Godard
by Rus Thompson

MM Breakthrough

How They Did It: Wisdom from the Director of The Hi-Line
by Ron Judkins and Stephen Kinsella

Frame by Frame: Tried and True Strategies for Curing Writer's Block
by Eric Sherman

Profiles: Stephen Chin and John Logan
by Scott Essman

Documentary: Group Sex and George Wallace
by A.G. Basoli and Max Harrold

Crossing the Line: Roger Vadim
by Carmen Ficarra

Contents Park City Goes Digital, by Rustin Thompson and David Geffner Geffner: Sundance has finally joined Slamdance, No Dance and Slamdunk at the digital party. Here's what that means to you. (ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY A.G. BASOLI)

Tim Roth's War Zone, by Larry Getlen: Intense. Shocking. Disturbing. Roth admits his directorial debut is a movie 'that should not have been made.'

Internet Distribution, by Mark Litwak, Esq.: Be sure to read this article before you grant internet rights to your distributor.

The Path of the Artist: Part II, by Ray Carney: Plenty of people will tell you how to make a movie. Carney reminds us why moviemaking matters.

The Method to His Madness, by Adam Goldstein: Topsy Turvy is Mike Leigh's most ambitious work. How did he apply his famous 'no script' method to a production this elaborate?

Animation: The State of the Art, by Scott Essman: The new millennium will see an explosion of animated movies. But does the new technology mean they'll be better or even as good as the classics we all know and love?

Jim Jarmusch & Cinematic Samurai, by Stephen Ashton: Ghost Dog juxtaposes the code of the Samurai warrior with the code of a goofy, crumbling Mafia family. The results are surprisingly thought-provoking.

The Women of Sundance, by A.G. Basoli: There are more women moviemakers represented at the Sundance film festival this year than ever before. Why? And more importantly, how long will the trend last?

MM Notebook: A Letter to The Reader: Publisher Timothy Rhys invites you to the digital revolution in indie moviemaking.

How They Did It: The Making of Two Ninas: Maine Native 'without a clue' turns first novel into first screenplay into first movie.

Home Cinema: Best and Worst of '99, by Rus Thompson

Art House, by Max Harrold and a.g. basoli

Ask Mr. Hollywood: Digital Do's and Don'ts, by Dov S-S Simens

Frame by Frame: Beat the Sophomore Jinx: Marketing schedule needs to be as rigorous as production schedule, by Eric Sherman

Flash Forward: Cara Buono, by Timothy Rhys

Festival Beat: Sondrio, Italy, Northampton, Fort Lauderdale

Mixed Reviews: An Exploration of Masterworks

Shorts: Big Dividends for Dreamer, by Ray Spiess, Jr.

Crossing the Line: Force of Evil on a Brilliant Career, by Carmen Ficarra

Contents Kimberly Peirce
by A.G. Basoli
Director Peirce's beautiful, brutal Boys Don't Cry is being hailed as one of the most outstanding debut features in years.

How to Think Like an Investor
by Mark Litwak, ESQ.
Moviemakers spend an ininordinate amount of time chasing private money. Here's an examination of the typical investor's motivations and concerns.

The Path of the Artist: Part I
by Ray Carney
The world's leading expert on independent film and American culture (our opinion and probably his) takes a fresh look at what it means to make a worthwhile movie in this 'Open Letter to the Next Generation of American Filmmakers.'

Bruce Beresford: Double Threat
by Stephen Lynch
How does a kid from Australia come to be one of Hollywood's most-respected directors? Beresford talks about Double Jeopardy, the differences between Hollywood and the land down under, and getting his knickers in a twist.

The Journeys of Atom Egoyan
by Kevin Lewis
br> Egoyan follows the success of The Sweet Hereafter with a chilling portrayal of lost souls. He talked with us about Felicia's Journey and his career at the New York Film Festival.

Post Perfect: In 10 Easy Steps
by Susan J. Spohr
Still intimidated by the post process? This walk-through by a longtime Hollywood post-production supervisor should inspire confidence.

Andrew Goth and The War of Art
by Erich Leon Harris
Casting David Bowie and Goldie&emdash;and himself&emdash;in lead roles were just some of the gutsy moves Goth made when he put together this action-packed first feature.

DIY Digital Editing
by Scott Essman
The world of independent moviemaking is getting more independent all the time. New technologies allogies allow digital filmmakers of all budgets to do their editing at home.

Columns & Departments

MM Notebook: A Letter to The Reader

Home Cinema: The Best of Steve McQueen
by Rus Thompson
Rebel Actor with mythical man-child presense has been gone nearly 20 years.

Art House
by Max Harrold

How They Did It: Lobster Power
by Stephen Ashton
The making of Goat on Fire and Smiling Fish.

Ask Mr. Hollywood: Your film is shot. Now what?
by Dov S-S Simens

Festival Beat: World-Class Fall Film Fests
by A.G. Basoli
From the chic (Venice) to the mammoth (Toronto) to the diverse (Montreal).

Documentary: Toronto Gives Docs Their Due
by Stephen Ashton
Stellar new group of documentaries presented at Toronto Film Festival.

On Location: Spotlight on New England
by Robert Basile
Moviemaking heats up in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Crossing the Line: An Ageless Warrior Travels On< Travels On
by Carmen Ficarra
The Power, Grace and Rage of George C. Scott (1927-1999)

Contents Cover: Shooting Stars, Part II (The Women)
Last year, for MM #29, David Geffner interviewed 14 of the 'World's Greatest Living Cinematographers,' compiled from an industry survey. No women were nominated. Gender bias has long been a problem in Hollywood, but there seem to be signs that things are changing. Seven female DPs, the best in the business, speak frankly about the state of their art.
by David Geffner

The Distribution Wars: What I Learned in the Trenches
When two indie moviemakers set out to make their ambitious first feature, they knew that getting it in the can would be a challenge. They won all their production battles, but little did they realize that the real war hadn't even begun.
by Joe Zimmerman

Designer Genes
by Tony Devenyi
With a slew of big-budget, high-profile movies to his credit, (The Outpost, 8mm, Last Man Standing, etc.) Gary Wissner might just have an affinity for production design in his blood.

The Art of Cinematic Design
Even though no one but the director and the DP influences the look of a movie more than the production designer, little seems to get written about these behind-the-scenes magicians. We asked several of the industry's top designers to share some of their secrets with MM readers.
by Scott Essman

Golden Rules of the 35mm Transfer
Of the few independent movies to 'strike gold' at Sundance recently, three, including The Blair Witch Project, were shot on video and transferred to film. Here's what their makers learned.
by A.G. Basoli

Latin Cinema: The Next Generation
No greater mystery exists in the industry than why the 30-million-strong Latino population is consistently ignored by mainstream moviemakers. A whole generation is about to change all that.
by David Geffner

The Time is Now to Make a Short Film
Short films used to be the domain of students and reel-builders. But with several very serious new distributors turning shorts into cash, everyone seems to want to get in on the act.
by Jennifer Hinkey

Marketing Your Movie on the Internet
With much of the early success of the phenomenally popular Blair Witch Project attributed to a savvy web campaign, moviemakers are lining up to learn the basics of internet marketing.
by Glen Berry

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MM Notebook

Letters

Home Cinema: Haskell Wexler
by Rus Thompson

Art House Fare
by Max Harrold

Ask Mr. Hollywood: Your Camera... Your Money
by Dov S-S Simens

How They Did It: The Making of Under Hellgate Bridge
by Michael Sergio

Coming Attractions: Fellow USC Grads/Friends Come of Age
by Kathleen McInnis

Frame by Frame: Casting Your Cinematographer
by Eric Sherman

On Location: New Orleans
by Robert Basile

Shorts: The Making of Love, Life, and Laundry
by Stacie Turk

Mixed Reviews
by Carsten Dau and Paula Hunt

Profiles: Luise Rainer and Peter Ustinov
by Kevin Lewis

Crossing the Line: Edward Dmytryk
by Kevin Lewis

Contents Cover: The Legacy of Stanley Kubrick
Stanley Kubrick wasn't just a master moviemaker. He was a cultural phenomenon. On the eve of the release of Eyes Wide Shut, the most eagerly anticipated of all his films, Rubric's biographer looks back at the late, great director's career.
by Vincent LoBrutto

The Changing Face of Film Festivals
Chances are good there's a new film festival near you. With more than 600 and counting, festivals are branching out, specializing, and trying to become recognized as one of the few that matter.
by George Wing

State of the Art of F/X
With so many exciting innovations making their way onto movie screens this year, we decided it's time to take an overall look at the visual effects industry.
by Scott Essman

Film Schools at the Millennium
Traditional film schools need to keep up with trends and technology or quickly become irrelevant. Who better to explore the issues and get the answers to some FAQs than professional pollster, moviemaker and film school professor Eric Sherman?
by Eric Sherman

The Digital Revolution--What You Need To Know
New technologies are at the point where masses of people are finally considering the moving image a viable means of personal expression and a pretty good way to earn a livingliving. If you're already a working moviemaker, you may want to bone up on digital media education. Here's how and where.
by Robert Johnston and Sally O'Steen

Columns & Departments

MM Notebook: A Letter to The RReader
Publisher Timothy Rhys invites you to the digital revolution in indie moviemaking.

How They Did It: The Making of Men In Scoring Position
'Parade System' works for reckless souls who believe in striking when the passion is right.
by Tim Rhys

Documentary: The Making of Reed Paget's Amerikan Passport.
Young documentarian risks life to explore man's predisposition toward violence.
by George Wing

Contents Will the Writers Rescue Hollywood
Many in the industry wonder if Sony's new deal with screenwriters signals a new trend that will give screenwriters some long-overdue respect and financial reward, or if it is just one more indication of studio desperation in an era of declining motion picture quality.
by Rustin Thompson

Cashing in on Historical Screenplays
This year the five films that were nominated for best picture are all historical dramas. Here are some tips for screenwriting in this ever-popular genre.
by John Egan

Cyberscribes: The Power of Digital Screenwriting
What new considerations are there for screenwriters who can now create stories with virtually no limits on their imaginations?
by Scott Essman

Hail Preston Sturges
Over 100 years after his death and 50 years after one of the most amazing creative bursts in the history of the movies, audiences are discovering the genius of Preston Sturges again and for the first time.
by Paula Hunt

Hollywood's Homeless Screenplays
Why do some of the best screenplays in Hollywood never get made?
by Paul Gachot

Quintessential Cool: A Conversation with James Coburn
Brand-new Academy Award-winner James Coburn talks about acting, women, cigars, sobriety,Yul Brynner, Sam Peckinpah, the internet, etc. Oh, and the new movie that's revived his career, Affliction.
by Timothy Rhys

Spec Sale Strategies
Marketing your script doesn't just mean sending out a few query letters anymore. Here are new ways to give yourself an edge as you look for gold in the lucrative but extremely competitive world of spec screenplays.
by Anthony Kaufman

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MM Notebook

Letters

Home Cinema: Paul Schrader
by Rustin Thompson

How They Did It: Paradise Falls
by Nick Searcy

Festival Beat: Sundance, Slamdance, Rotterdam
by A.G. Basoli

Profiles: Myles Berkowitz, Walkter Salles
by Larry Getlen

Documentary: Rock the Boat
by Stephen Ashton

Crossing the Line: Stanley Kubrick
by Rustin Thompson

Contents The Best Boxing Movies Of All Times
It's an ugly and magnificent game. It's the embodiment of our desire to see the whole of human conflict stripped down to a single, conclusive battle.
by David Davis

Boxing's Back
But will the new movies be contenders or pretenders?
by Carmen Ficarra

Rebel Director John Boorman
For his latest, Boorman reunites with Deliverance star, Jon Voight, and produces The General, his best movie in years.
by Paula Hunt

Jackie Chan at the Crossroads
At 44, even as the world's #1 action superstar reaches new heights of popularity, he admits he can't keep up his pace forever. But does that mean he's (gulp) about to turn to romance?
by Lyall Bush

How to Beat the Odds with Indie Distributors
Outspoken reps from four aggressive companies speak candidly about independent distribution. A must-read story for indie moviemakers.
by A. G. Basoli

Contents Walter Murch: Cutting from the Heart
The Academy Award-winner explains why timing and instinct are everything.
by Victor Wishalla

Strategies for Selling Your Film
Director-producer-author Eric Sherman tells us what he's learned over the years on the fine art of getting someone to buy your art.
by Eric Sherman with Karen Holly

Bryan Singer, Confidence Man
His first feature, Public Access, won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize. His second, The Usual Suspects, achieved extraordinary commercial success. His new movie, the risky, controversial Apt Pupil, should sin its unusually self-assured young director new fans and new respect for a vision and style all his own.
by Patrick Francis

Columns & Departments

Crossing the Line: The Director's Heart: Akira Kurosawa, 1910-1998
His films stand out as some of the most visually arresting of all time.
by Carmen Ficarra

Home Cinema: Beauty Beneath the Brutality: Japanese Masters Mizoguchi and Ozu
Kurosawa's contemporaries nearly forgotten by American audiences.
by Rustin Thompson

Contents Micro Budget Movement and the Digital Revolution
Peter Broderick is determined to empower indie moviemakers. His company's philosophy may represent the Next Wave in the micro-budget feature movement.
by P. Broderick, J. Bachar, S. Noegel, G. Wing, and C. Zack

Billy Bob Thorton: The Hillbilly Orson Welles
From Arkansas to Armageddon, Billy Bob Thorton reflects on what a long, strange trip it's been.
by David Geffner

Getting the Most out of Film School
You'll be graduating from film school before you know it. What happens then? Or are you thinking of taking the plunge and have a few programs to check out? What should you look for?

Demystifying Deliverables
You're finished with your film and you think you've really accomplished something. You have. But don't gloat until you're sure your movie is completely deliverable. Here's a checklist.
by Paul Tarantino

Columns & Departments

Ask Mr. Hollywood: The Three-Week Screenplay
How to write your first draft in 21 days.
by Dov S-S Simens

Contents Cover: Shooting Stars: Interviews with the World's Greatest Living Cinematographers
From Storaro and Wexler to Hall and Nykvist, they're all h, they're all here. Geffner tracked down cinema's most revered light-painting legends and made them talk about art, film and some favorite moments.
by David Geffner

Best Cameras For The Independent Moviemaker
Light years beyond film theory, an eclectic sampling of working DP's share the nuts-and-bolts details on the cameras they prefer for independent moviemaking and why.
by Justin Clayton

Titanic's Cinematographer Russell Carpenter
The 15th of the world's greatest living cinematographers featured this issue, Oscar-winning DP Carpenter discusses James Cameron, arduous shoots, and the 'little pictures' he'd like to tackle next.
by Christopher Zack

Columns & Departments

Ask Mr. Hollywood: Self-Distribution Secrets
No distributor? You're not out of the game yet.
by Dov S-S Simens

Home Cinema: Myth-making With Natural Light
The artistry of late, great cinematographer Nestor Almendros.
by Rustin Thompson

Contents Up and Away with Michael Apted
The acclaimed, enigmatic British director of the 28-Up series reflects on his career and his unique new documentary film, Inspirations.
by Pamela Klaffke

Columns & Departments

Home Cinema: Rus Raves and Rants
The best and worst of 1997 on video. Indie writer and director, Rus Thompson, reviews 14 indie films of transfixing beauty and mystical exploration as well as some flops that are embarrassing to watch.
by Rustin Thompson

Flash Forward: Julia Stiles
A veteran at the tender age of sixteen, Julia Stiles tells MovieMaker how she's working her way into The Industry.
by Timothy Rhys

How They Did It: MovieMaker Breakthrough Award Winners Tell Their Stories
Done's Sand Trap wins at Hollywood Film Festival and Higby's Matters of Consequence wins at New Orleans film Festival. Read how these indie filmmakers survived and flourished in the grinding ordeal of low-budget moviemaking.
by Harris Done

Profiles: Lesli Linka Glatter
A conversation with Lesli Linka Glatter, director of the indie film, The Proposition.
by Erich Leon Harris

Coming Attractions: Smart, Clean, Raw
What an indie movie should be.
by Kathleen McInnis

Contents Ray Carney on The State of Independent Film, Part II
MovieMaker's favorite independent film pundit takes a few jabs at the motion picture establishment and attempts to get us to stop taking true indie film artist for granted.
by Ray Carney

Bridget Fonda On Her Own Terms
She believes that to define is to diminish, but nothing can diminish the fact that the actress who plays Jackie Brown's raunchy party girl is the definition of laid-back California cool.
by Tim Rhys

An Overview of Desktop Moviemaking
Digital moviemaking didn't take off un't take off until 1992, but now about 80 percent of Hollywood movies are edited digitally. As costs come down, the indies are beginning to catch up.
by Michael E. Phillips

Columns & Departments

How They Did It: The Daytrippers and Fearless Filmmaking of Ocean Tribe
Sex,lies team saw gold in Greg Mottola and Will Geiger shoots for the stars in Mexico.
by George Wing

The Right Direction: Casting: What To Look For
Author and educator Judith Weston offers insights from her many years of casting for the movies.
by Judith Weston

Contents Fake Independencake Independence and Reel Truth
MovieMaker's favorite world-class independent film pundit sharpens his pen to take a few jabs at the motion picture establishment and get us to stop taking the true indie film for granted.
by Ray Carney

Is Film School Right for You?
Discussions with three prominent indie directors about their film school experiences, advice on finding the program that best fits your needs and a thumbnail sampler of what's available.
by Sharon Edwards

Columns & Departments

Profiles: Charles Weinstein's Under the Bridge
Charles Weinstein's Under The Bridge was selected the winner of the MovieMaker Breakthrough Award at the 1997 Taos Talking Picture Festival. The movie is a warm, touching look at a group of would-be homeless friends living on the Brooklyn waterfront, told from the point of view of a boy whom they befriend.
by Stephen Ashton

Documentary: In Anthem
Hollywood denizens, Kristen Hahn and Shainee Gabel, set out to find outind out if America is as cynical as Hollywood makes it out to be. Their documentary, Anthem, is the happy result.
by Charles McEnerney

Contents Cover: Kelly Lynch, Still Waiting For Her Hitchcock
Drugstore cowgirl Kelly Lynch talks about career choices, psycho directors, the power of beauty and how sometimes she just doesn't give a damn.
by Lyall Bush

Shooting For The Stars: Women Cinematographers
'The last thing my mother ever thought I'd be was a technician,' says Nancy Schreiber (Visions of Light). She and four other accomplished DPs tell what it takes to be a successful woman in the traditionally male world of cinematography.
by Sharon Edwards

Columns & Departments

Ask Mr. Hollywood: Distribution: The Key To Success
Moviemaking advice from America's #1 film instructor. Part I of a three part series called Distribution: The Key To Success.
by Dov S-S Simens

Home Cinema: Bergman's Women
Ingmar Bergman found enlightenment in his exploration of femininity.
by Rustin Thompson

Contents Spike Lee Speaks, Demystifying The Man
The man, the myth and the misunderstandings that surround one of the most talented and prolific director-franchises in the business.
by Erich Leon Harris

Script Readers, Getting Past Hollywood's Gatekeepers
Some writers think staged readings provide invaluable exposure and feedback. Others consider the exercise masturbatory. Is a public reading right for you?
by George Wing

Columns & Departments

Profiles: Kolya
Czech movie garners Best Foreign Language Film nomination; reflects trust of father-son filmmakers Jan and Zdenek Sverak.
by Neil Kendricks

The 1996 MovieMaker Readers Awards
The year the secret got out about Joel, Ethan, Cameron, John, Frances, Geofrey, Natalie, Cuba and Emily.
by Charles McEnerney

Contents Spotlight on North Carolina
You've likely heard that North Carolina is the third most active film production state in the Union. Here's why.
by Michaele Ballard

Hanging Out with Richard Linklater
The late 20th century's foremost chronicler of 20-something angst offers up subUrbia.
by Tim Rhys

Columns & Departments

How They Did It: Justin Evan's No-Budget Odyssey
Portland moviemaker Justin Evan's no-budget odyssey making A Day in the Lifeis a study in perseverance.
by Justin Evans

Contents Jim Thompson's Lost Hollywood Years
Greg Olson understands film noir. So did Jim Thompson, who gave us stories like Peckinpah's The Gateway and Kubrick's The Killing. Too bad Hollywood never understood Jim Thompson.
by David Geffner

Producing Features
Regardless of the budget, both halves of your brain need to be in good working order if you want to be a producer.
by Zorianna Kit

Carl Franklin
Devil in a Blue Dress got great reviews but didn't have legs. Where does a talented actor/writer/director go from here?
by Erich Leon Harris

Contents Lucky Star Samuel L. Jackson
One of Hollywood's most versatile actors comes clean about breaking stereotypes, the Oscars, and his new drug of choice.
by Erich Leon Harris

Shooting in Hollywood North
A favorable exchange rate and that view have lured Hollywood to B.C. for years. But indies find that trickle-down doesn't work in the movie biz, either.

Vincent Sherman: A Director's Life
There aren't many directors left from Hollywood's Golden Age. Spry ninety-year-old Vincent Sherman, who directed many of the greatest actors of his generation, is one of them.
by Eric Sherman

Contents Indie Film Sweetheart Adrienne Shelly
Hal Hartley's ex-collaborator is five feet notothing and barely a hundred pounds, but Sudden Manhattan proves this actor/director double threat is anything but a lightweight.
by Tim Rhys

Rapping with John Sayles
The Renaissance Man talks about the pressures of directing, the pleasures of editing, and how to save a buck, Corman-style.
by Paula Nechak

Master DP James Wong Howe
On the 20th anniversary of his passing, this great 'poet of the camera' is remembered by his nephew.
by Richard Francis James Lee

Contents Cover: Harvey Keitel, Master of His Domain
One of our all-time favorite actors talks about first-time directors, the Marine Corps, and the health benefits of letting go with that old Primordial Instinct.
by Tim Rhys with Brian O'Hare

Paul Schrader Calls the Shots
Mild-mannered, hellraising, walking contradiction Paul Schrader, one of America's greatest writer-directors, goes back to basics.
by Tim Rhys

Columns & Departments

Home Cinema: Crooks, Psychos and Soldiers: the Cinema of Sam Fuller
A new documentary by Tim Robbins sheds light on the career of one of America's most brutally honest directors.
by Rus Thompson

On The Set: Becoming the Director's Right Arm and Left Brain
A good script supervisor can mean the difference between a professional and amateur look for your movie.
by Tina Frolund

Contents Cover: John Frankenheimer Survives Hollywood
Best known as the director of classics like The Manchurian Candidate, Birdman of Alcatraz and Seconds, J.F. returns to his television roots with the super-successful Andersonville and a new feature starring Marlon Brando.
by Tim Rhys and Ian Bage

The Life and Times of John Peirson Part II
Clerks. She's Gotta Have It. Roger And Me. J.P. Part II, in which our hero single-handedly alters the American independent film landscape.
by Peter Broderick

Columns & Departments

How They Did It: Queers, Fears and Crocodile Tears
His and Hers tales of this low-budget indie prove nothing beats a good script and a hell of a lot of determination.
by Ted Sod and Sandy Cioffi

Contents Cover: Dark Star Tim Roth Kicks Some Ass
Blend one part Cagney, one part Keitel, and equal parts Sid Vicious and Larry Olivier, and you might get Tim Roth, the fiercely independent British actor who has made a career of playing characters on the edge.
by Tim Rhys and Tom Allen

The Life and Times of John Peirson Part I
Clerks. She's Gotta Have It. Roger And Me. In inventing the position of producer's rep, John Pierson helped reinvent American independent cinema.
by Peter Broderick

1996 Independent Movie Review
Eighteen distributors, from the mini-majors to the micros, give us their mouthwatering lineup cards for the first few months of 1996.
by Charles McEnerney

Columns & Departments

Profiles: John Duigan
Duigan stands his ground down under.
by Puala Nechak