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Independence is still the bullseye.
we may have a new name, but...
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Ted Hope
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How Did Our Cinema Ecosystem Get So F'd Up To Begin With?
Another HopeForFilm Masterclass
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Ted Hope
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When You Can’t Find a Seat at the Table
This Friday's HFF Takeover
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Ellis J. Sutton
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"...I realize how collaboration is a huge gift. Working together and giving our time to others is kindness."
Lea Glob, the director of acclaimed doc APOLONIA APOLONIA has a Hopeful Conversation with us.
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Ted Hope
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Fifteen years ago, I was campaigning to get us to THIS current moment, albeit a bit FASTER...
A speech and transcript that might be even more relevant today
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Ted Hope
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Woohoo! Feel the wave rise!
FilmStack and NonDē is THE COMMUNITY UPRISING cinema needs now.
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Ted Hope
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Truth is… we are all cray-cray... and delulu too.
Someone has to say it!
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Ted Hope
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In preparation for the coming revolution of The Return Of The Microbudget Film
Resources: A list of 75+ good films made for under $300K
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Ted Hope
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HFF Watchlist! Dea Kulumbegashvili's recommendations
The award-winning filmmaker of APRIL and BEGINNING has some picks for you.
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Ted Hope
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"NonDē filmmaking is the beating heart of Hollywood."
The Ankler's Richard Rushfield's TAKEOVER of HopeForFilm!
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Richard Rushfield
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The Case for Challenging Movies in Uncertain Times, Part 1
A "Hopeful Conversation" about the state of cinema with UNDEREXPOSED's Alex Rollins Berg
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Ted Hope
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Alex Rollins Berg
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Resources: Will any of these 200+ companies finance your movie?
And are these the companies that the agencies will submit your project to?
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Ted Hope
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