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26 Dec
Blog: Beyond the Trailer
Ka-Ching! 2008 Edition
Variety has released the top 15 grossing movies of 2008. Let's discuss! 1. THE DARK KNIGHT - $996.8 million worldwideWell, I think we all expected THE DARK KNIGHT to come in at first place. The real surprise though has been how this masterpiece has been shut out of awards season. I guess it
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24 Dec
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
View the entire films from Episode 14 - Best of the Best 2008
You've seen the clips from the show here. Now, watch the films in their entirety below! Did you like a film? Hate it?! Discuss it below with other filmmakers and film fans! Also: If you really like a film, please visit the filmmakers sites and email them and let them know!SP
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24 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly Presents... Happy Holidays!
Hope you all have a wonderful Holiday Season. I can't tell you much, but i've got some things that I think you guys are going to really enjoy lined up for 2009, so i'll see you in January, and from myself and the rest of the Indy Mogul team, we hope you have a safe and happy Holiday season and we
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19 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
"Start a Band" Green Screen Video Contest
If you guys have been paying attention to everything Erik and the rest of the Indy Mogul crew have been teaching you, this video contest will be a breeze. You don't even need a camera to enter!If you need a refresher course on how to edit green screen footage, brush up with this classic episode of
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18 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
Q and Erik Live December Redux Edition
Q & E Live December 2008 Edition from Indy Mogul on Vimeo. Hey Indy Mogulers, here is the December Q and Erik Live Episode. This month Erik and the gang talk Rain Effects, How-To Film Books, their favorite books, and of course Blood Shooters. All on this month's episode of Q & E Live
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18 Dec
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
View the entire films from Episode 13 - The Work Place
You've seen the clips from the show here. Now, watch the films in their entirety below! Did you like a film? Hate it?! Discuss it below with other filmmakers and film fans! Also: If you really like a film, please visit the filmmakers sites and email them and let them know!
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17 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Fake Stomach
Indy Mogul has previously handled both fake hearts, and fake intestines, and the team got a lot of good feedback from both builds, BUT there are still a lot more organs in the body that you guys have also requested that I would like to tackle, and today I have decided to do one, the Stomach!
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16 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
WestHavenBrook Update - John's descent into madness
New update from WestHavenBrook! John has two scenes to shoot to finish the big project! Check out John's discussion above, then check below for all new scenes from the movie!
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15 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
Box Office Results: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Want to know what happened at the box office this weekend and how The Day the Earth Stood Still performed next to recent hits, Four Christmases and Twilight? Check out this Sunday's episode of Movie Math with host Grace Randolph!
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12 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
Hey IndyMogulers! Looking for free Sound Effects for your films?
If you're looking for sound effects for your recent cinematic masterpieces, hop on over to this site. They have a bunch of great links to giant databases of sound effects...and best of all: IT'S FREE!
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11 Dec
Blog: Beyond the Trailer
Jeffrey Katzenberg bets it all on 3D movies
These days, more and more people are either pirating movies or watching them at home. Dreamworks Animation head honcho Jeffrey Katzenberg is mad as hell about it, and he's not going to take it anymore! This afternoon I was invited to a special presentation for Dreamworks' upcoming animated fil
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11 Dec
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
View the entire films from Episode 12 - GrindHouse
You've seen the clips from the show here. Now, watch the films in their entirety below! Did you like a film? Hate it?! Discuss it below with other filmmakers and film fans! Also: If you really like a film, please visit the filmmakers sites and email them and let them know!
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10 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
Join the Christmas Film Fight!
It's Christmas-time! Which means it's also time for the 6th annual Christmas Miracle Film Fight. Watch the video above for some more info, and if you're not already signed up on the site, head on over! Film Fights is a free-for-all challenge where filmmakers from around the world create movies based
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10 Dec
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
Help get Bobby's stupid face into a Judd Apatow Movie!
Judd Apatow started a myspace page for his new film, "Funny People". He's asking non-union actors who are 18-35 to submit a 100 word comment on their myspace page stating why they should be in the movie. I decided I wouldn't mind being in a Judd Apatow flick and submitted my entry today. Anyways, i
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10 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly Presents... Prop Grenade
This week is finals week for me, so since i'm kind of wrapped up in some stuff, I thought I would once again bring you a prop from one of the great builders in our community, Wraith 5. So sit back, check out the build, and hopefully i'll see you guys next week! Take it away Wraith:Materials: Empty d
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09 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
Q and Erik Live: November Edition.
Q and Erik: Part 1 Nov 2008 from Indy Mogul on Vimeo.Watch part two: http://www.vimeo.com/2474964And part three: http://www.vimeo.com/2474972Hey everyone,Sorry it took so long to get this up. After some experimenting we figured out that it is a lot easier to release the taped version of "Q and Erik
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08 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
BFX's "Break-Away Wall" Technique Used in Awesome Music Video
Open Wide Music Video from Arlene & Marcin on Vimeo. Arlene Muller and Marcin Nadolny of TwoCan.org used Erik Beck's technique for break-away walls and other effects when they directed the music video for 'Open Wide' by Mia Riddle. The video is posted above, so check it out and let the director's
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06 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
Zacuto's Great Camera Shootout! 2008
Zacuto's Great Camera Shootout '08 from Zacuto USA on Vimeo.Zacuto USA the well known equipment dealer for independent filmmakers, has once again undertaken a head-to-head shootout of the best known camers in the field to see who really comes out on top. This year, they engaged 4 filmmaking professi
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05 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
LittleBigPlanet Video Contest
Playstation's LittleBigPlanet and IFC are running a video contest from now until December 21, 2008. The Play/Create/Share Short Film Challenge asks filmmakers everywhere to have more fun and let their imaginations run wild. The only rules are you must be at least 13 years old and your video must be
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04 Dec
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
View the entire films from Episode 11 - I Dare You
You've seen the clips from the show here. Now, watch the films in their entirety below! Did you like a film? Hate it?! Discuss it below with other filmmakers and film fans! Also: If you really like a film, please visit the filmmakers sites and email them and let them know! CHRONICLE OF
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03 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Chemical Burn
I know in the past i've done basic burns, but I realize that i've yet to undertake a chemical burn. You've seen this effect in Fight Club, almost any film involving a mutant, and a variety of other films. So read on because today i'm going to show you how to make a basic chemical burn, along with
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01 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
CineVegas Film Festival
Submissions opened today for the CineVegas Film Festival. It's a Film Festival that has been running in Las Vegas for the last decade, and is a chance for you to get your film seen by lots of industry professionals. The Deadline is March 1st, 2009, so hurry up and start working on your films now.
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01 Dec
Blog: Indy Mogul
Sundance and YouTube Short Film Contest
YouTube and Sundance have teamed up to present the short film competition "Project: Direct." The winners get to go to this year's Sundance Film Festivaland meet with the Director of Programming. Contest Details: http://www.youtube.com/projectdirectDirect an original short film that celeb
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