Documentary Film
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Gay Jazz Musician Portrayed On Film
A new documentary sheds light on the life of Billy Strayhorn, a jazz composer, arranger and pianist. The documentary, Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life, chronicles his experiences and the groundbreaking musical compositions he created. The ninety-minute film weaves together a rich tapestry of interviews, archival footage and musical performances, showing his triumphs and disappointments as a gay African-American composer. The main focus of the film is Billy Strayhorn’s partnership with Duke Ellington, Read More... -
Has Anybody Heard Of Turner For President?
What? You've never heard of William Turner? Or his plan to withdraw all the US military from around the world? We could use that money for renewable energy development, social programs, and the world could stop hating us for a change. Let's face it: now it's about Iraq; before, it was Somalia; before that was Vietnam... It just seems that the blunders and mess-ups go on and on, and why do we need that? The Swiss, Norwegians, and Canadians have the same standard of living we have, and yet they Read More... -
Film Distribution Ensures an Audience for Your Film and Repayment to your Investors
Film Distribution is the final frontier in the film production process. Many filmmakers begin production on their film without giving any thought to film distribution. For this reason, many independent films never see the light of day, and investors never get paid back. One way to practice responsible film making, is to have a film distribution plan in place before beginning actual production. First of all, consider the type of film you are making (feature film, short film, documentary) and Read More...
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