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Film Production Terms  Words and terms used in cinematography and film production.

Film Offices
Provides information about filming in each state, locations, incentives, films in production, etc...

Agencies, Organizations, and Services

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ASCAP The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.  Performing rights organization.

BMI  Broadcast Music, Inc.  Performing rights organization

cdbaby  Sell CDs and Vinyl at record stores, music in iTunes and Amazon.com.

Fractured Atlas A non-profit organization that sponsors and funds various types of artists.  They also provide education, health/liability insurance plans, rehearsal/performance space locations, as well as several other services pertaining to artists.

IndieGoGo An international funding site.

The Harry Fox Agency Issues mechanical licenses and collects mechanical royalties.

KickStarter.com Funding platform for creative projects.

SESAC Performing rights organization.

TAXIndependent A&R  company. Helps independent artists, songwriters, and composers get record, publishing, and film/TV deals.


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Mahri Shelton (Photo Credit:Tim Holt)

An Interview with Mahri Shelton

An interview with Mahri Shelton where we talk about her acting experiences as she gives advice on the best way to get started and do well in this seriously competitive field. 



 






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The Lester Bangs

The Lester Bangs, a band out of Rock Hill, South Carolina, are playing shows and taking names.  Lester Bangs just wants to play fast, loud, and anywhere with pizza (just ask them about the stipulations!).











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The Gettys Building (Public Domain Image via Wikipedia)



The Courtroom at Gettys
Interview with Mike Gentry

Mike Gentry explains the transition from house shows to The Courtroom at Gettys venue in this interview with Anna Wright.














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A Conversation with Director/Producer Robert Filion 

Anna Wright talks with director Robert Filion about how he became involved in making motion pictures and about his next project, the feature length movie Athena.

 





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Joe Keller: A Passion for Writing and Directing 

Joe Keller is a director in Charlotte, North Carolina.   In this interview, he delves into what it's like to work in the film business and about his latest screenplay and soon to become feature length movie How to Jump Out of a Moving Car.

 




KayliChristopher.jpgChristopher and Kayli Tolleson: A Family Affair


Kayli and Christopher Tolleson may not be old enough to drive, but they are driven!  This brother and sister are prepared to take the acting world by storm!   Kayli, after hitting the scene about 3 years ago, has been in one thing after another. Which of course makes Mom and Dad very happy, but also sends them into planning-mode. Taking care of the details.










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An Evening with Kathy Butler Sandvoss

Kathy Sandvoss spends her time living the American dream, at least to this outsider. She is an actress in the Charlotte/Fort Mill/Rock Hill area who has always been interested in acting since a young girl.  She has gone from high school and college ambitions, to a life of auditions and on-set performances.  All while raising a family in between!  Always grateful for the balancing act she has to make between home, family, acting and the rest of her life

















Books:

Chris Gore's Film Festival Survival Guide

  

A guide to film festivals for filmmakers and festival goers.


ACTING  Make It Your Business

How to avoid mistakes and achieve success as a working actor.


What They'll Never Tell You About the Music Business


The Myths, the Secrets, the Lies (& a Few Truths)