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Internet Filmmaker's FAQ
A resource for new and independent filmmakers covering a wide variety of film-related issues.

DVFilm's Digital Video to Film Transfer FAQ
The top ten questions asked by beginning digital filmmakers: how to shoot digital video tape for transfer to either 35mm or 16mm film.

FilmHelp.com
An ever-growing compendium of filmmaking help, pointers, advice, and mistakes from award-winning writer and director Greg Pak.

Film-Tech
Cinema projection tips, equipment manual downloads, projection picture warehouse and a forum for film handlers.

Knowledge Hound
Links to how-to guides, tutorials and tips on motion imaging, screenwriting, soundtracks, sound effects, and sound stages.

Guerrilla Filmmaking 101: Motivation
First in a series of articles to guide independent filmmakers without studio backing to a successful completion of their film.

The GL1 Universe
Information about Canon's GL1 MiniDV camcorder, with articles, reviews, links, and user forums. Intended for non-professionals and semi-pros.

Cyber Film School Filmmaking Website
Instruction, tips, advice, techniques on how to make, produce, direct, shoot, light and edit TV, films, movies and videos.

Film Underground
Articles and discussions of practical and theoretical filmmaking.

Film Secrets
An educational resource for indie film-makers, including those with little to no film training.

How to Buy the Right Camcorder
A checklist of things to look out for when choosing a camcorder.

Soyouwanna Make a Low-Budget Movie?
This article explains how to make a movie on a small budget, from pre-production to production and post-production.

Cinema: How are Hollywood Films Made?
Annenberg/CPB exhibit which presents the moviemaking process, with modules on screenwriting, directing, producing, acting, and editing.

How To Make Your Movie
Interactive CD-ROM that simulates the environment of a film school, allowing users to learn about and experience all of the steps involved in making their own films.

How to Create and Sell a Video
A brief discussion of how to make videos and sell them for profit.

Small Movies
The art and craft of making cinema: the equipment, methods and techniques used by hundreds of thousands of people over the last one hundred years.

Film, Screenwriting, Directing, Producing
Suite101.com page about filmmaking. Includes articles, links, and discussions on filmmaking, production, direction and the industry.

CyberTooth's Guide to Filmmaking and Movies
Tutorials on various filmmaking topics, and links to filmmaking resources.

Golden Fleece Productions
Advice for independent and amateur film and video makers, dealing with the art and techniques of filmmaking.

10 Minute Film School
Robert Rodriguez's explanation of the fundamentals of movie-making.

Digital Filmmaking Secrets
Online resource center for digital filmmaking, with articles on screenwriting, directing, cinematography and producing.

Dogma 2001: New Rules for Internet Cinema
Ten rules to follow when creating internet cinema rather than a film for film festivals.

Reel News for Filmmakers
The logistics of amateur filmmaking including getting educated, financing, and producing the film.

Light Camera Action
Tips, tricks and samples for student filmmakers with low budgets. Includes location scouting, lighting, digital alternatives, and pro home editing.

THRAE's Online Guide to No-Budget Moviemaking
Hints, tips, resources, and facts about no-budget moviemaking.

Filmsmith
Informative tips and help for low or no budget filmmakers just starting out.

Making The Film
This site aims to educate and inspire would-be film-makers. Includes the author's filmmaking diary, a quick-start guide to filmmaking, and clips and stills.

Anamorphoses
Demonstrates the steps involved in filmmaking from the original idea to distribution, using Robert Lepage's Possible Worlds as a case-study. Requires Flash.

16mm Movie Making
Chronicles an amateur's learning how to use the film format. Equipment details, pictures, bibliography, information about transferring film to video, related procedures, and links.

James Arnett - Guide Book For Guerrilla Filmmakers
Free guide book available to filmmakers online.

Project X
Resources for beginning digital filmmakers.

Amateur Cat Films
This site explains in an unusual way how to create a movie.

Windows Movie Makers
Online community dedicated in helping beginners to learn more about the moreware.

Papa Tango
Information and tutorials in amateur filmmaking, including special effects, camera shots, lighting, and equipment.

Sonnyboo: Articles on Filmmaking
22 articles to help beginning moviemakers and digital video enthusiasts.

Film Foundation
Free on-line filmmaking academy for teens explains everything from writing through production.