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HFF Watchlist! Dea Kulumbegashvili's recommendations
The award-winning filmmaker of APRIL and Beginnings has some picks for you.
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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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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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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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What does it mean for a cinema industry leader to be prepared?
30 techniques that will help you lead well, or at least better.
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Please invite your friends to read Hope For Film
A plea to accelerate the build.
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Resources: Starting Out
A guide to what others have recommended for those that are now entering the culture industries.
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Five Ideas to Strengthen Film Culture
Today's HFF Takeover from this month's FSCOTM Curator, Swabreen Bakr
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"You really can’t do it alone as a filmmaker. You need to align yourself with people who share your taste and understand the film you are…
SOVEREIGN's writer/director Christian Swegal joins for a Hopeful Conversation
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How do we win?
When taking action, under the current circumstances, there is no other alternative than winning.
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FilmStack Challenge Of The Month #4: my consideration on effective uses of sound in cinema.
Listen up!
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