Big News from Vimeo at SXSW – Vimeo on Demand
March 18, 2013
Independent filmmakers looking for ways to get their content both monetized and in the hands of audiences, Vimeo has just the thing for you!
The Cinema Eye Forum and the Inspiration of Indies
January 16, 2013
For the past two years, the LEF Foundation has supported a forum created by the team at the Cinema Eye Honors. The Forum takes place each year the morning of the event, gathering Cinema Eye nominees and industry leaders for a round table discussion. The intent is to engage filmmakers in a discussion of their experiences and challenges, find areas of mutual benefit and concern, and strive to work collectively toward learning and change.
In Short
June 1, 2012
Sometimes they seem like the overlooked little siblings of the movie family, but short films need nurturing just like their feature-length counterparts. Fortunately, there are some exciting opportunities out there right now for shorts; if you’re in the process of making one, these avenues might help shepherd it towards a successful future.
Fair and Square
April 3, 2012
At the end of last month I went to a Copyright and Fair Use Workshop with Attorney Karen Shatzkin, sponsored by Emerson College’s department of Visual and Media Arts.
Workshop for Grant Seekers
January 23, 2012
Last week LEF took part in a workshop for media grant seekers at New England Foundation for the Arts in downtown Boston.
MacArthur Foundation Documentary Film Grants
October 18, 2011
The Media, Culture, and Special Initiatives program of the John and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation in Chicago is funding the production and distribution of social-issue documentary films with an open call that begins Nov. 1 with proposals due Dec 2.
Create a registry for your film!
April 15, 2011
A wedding registry is a very helpful way to avoid getting terrible gifts from your family when you and your true love finally make it legal (for those of us who are allowed to make it legal). But let’s be honest, your film is really your true love, right? So why not encourage your family and friends to make a gift through your film registry?
The Nieman Storyboard
April 8, 2011
I’ve been reading some wonderful content on the Nieman Storyboard, a great resource from the Nieman Foundation
M is for…
September 14, 2010
The consultation deadline for their November round is tomorrow, but check out the Mass Humanities Project Grants., at least for future reference.
