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30 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Videomaker 21st Annual Short Video Contest
Videomaker Magazine, one of the oldest magazines focused on Videography and Video Technology, is holding their 21st Annual Short Video Contest. They are looking for short videos 5 minutes or less (:30 or :60 for Commercial categories) in the following categories: Commercial/PSA, Event/Corporat
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29 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Moguler Accepted into Dare2Direct2!
Moguler Sminc, submitted his short horror film "Wardsman" (follow the link to vote on the video!) to ChillerTV's "Dare 2 Direct 2" contest (that I mentioned a few months ago), and was accepted as one of the Finalists from the hundreds of submissions!So how about helping your fellow Moguler by check
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27 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
WestHavenBrook Update: Sept. 2008
I know you guys have been asking a lot of questions over the last month, since I posted the Interview and car chase teaser for WestHavenBrook's Big project. Well fear not for John is here to keep you updated about the project, and his affinity for bank robberies. Check back often for a new update s
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26 Sep
Blog: Backyard FX
Erik's Production Vidblog - 9/26/08
Erik's Production Vidblog 9-26-08 from Indy Mogul on Vimeo. Another little teaser video getting you excited about what is coming up for Indy Mogul! I like these Vidblogs. I might have to do them more regular like. What do you think?
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25 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Indy Mogul and VoteForChange.com
Indy Mogul and VoteForChange.com from Indy Mogul on Vimeo. We don't care who you vote for, just that you vote. Also Vote For Change is promoting filmmakers that make cool videos for them. So make a video for a good cause and maybe get your name out there at the sam
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25 Sep
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
View the entire films from Episode 1 - All About Food
You've seen the clips from the show here. Now, watch the films in their entirety below! Discuss these films with other filmmakers at our forums. 60 CUPS OF COFFEE Directed by David Ward Written by Robbie McCallum
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25 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Interview: beast. films about "Charlie On Parole"
"Charlie On Parole" Trailer from Beast Smith on Vimeo.This week I got a chance to talk to beast. films about their up-coming film "Charlie On Parole" (trailer above), which stars T.J. Miller (Cloverfield), as Charlie, a recent parolee having to deal with life outside of p
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24 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Prop Chains
This week is Chains. A very simple prop with a lot of uses, whether you want to have a dungeon scene and need to have some prisoners chained up, or if you want to restrain a monster onto a table, or even if you just want to make a movie about gangs and need a "street weapon" that you can wave arou
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23 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Acceptable.TV Tutorials: Basic Props and Costumes
The last few weeks, i've been posting these really simple, but really awesome tutorials from the (unfortunately) cancelled VH1 show "Acceptable.TV". This time, they cover basic props and costumes, and it's really simple advice that can really make your film look a lot better without spending a lot o
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22 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Tromadance Film Festival
Summer TromaDance Film Festival in The MidWestTotally FreeTromadance Founder Lloyd Kaufman and The B Movie Celebration announced the creation of a new expanded summer version of the Tromadance Film Festival in Franklin, Indiana, at this year’s American Film Market last November. This announceme
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21 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
President Ray Speaks
Recently inaugurated Mogulville President Ray Biddle, has undertaken a new project, where he takes your questions on the forums, and makes a video answering them. So stop on by the Mogulville Offices and check the thread, so see if maybe President Biddle will answer YOUR QUESTION.
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19 Sep
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
Introducing a new show: THE BEST SHORT FILMS IN THE WORLD!
Hello, Bobby here. September 25th marks the launch of "THE BEST SHORT FILMS IN THE WORLD". A new indymogul.com show dedicated to showing you the...best...short...films...in...the--you get the idea. Be sure to tune in to TheBestShortFilmsInTheWorld.com every Thursday for new episodes! Made a shor
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19 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Interview: Anne-Sophie, Teenage Director
This week I talk to Anne-Sophie, who at the age of 16 has already Completed production on her first feature length film, "Faded Memories", watch the trailer for it above, and then read a little more into Anne-Sophie's creative process below. ______________________________________________ Wes: When
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17 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Prop Time Bomb
Time Bombs are a staple of Caper films, Espionage movies, and Cop shows. Whether they are being used to break open a vault, assassinate an enemy agent, or being defused by your Protagonist, they are a neat prop that can be used in a lot of situations and types of films. So today, i'm going to show
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16 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Short Circuit Awards - Win a trip to Cannes!
The Short Circuit Award 2008by RaindanceTVWin a trip to the Cannes Film Festival and have your film screened at Raindance 2008 Are you a future Oscar winner? Dream of clutching a brace of BAFTAs? Well your first steps down the red carpet to Hollywood stardom could begin right here, with the inaugura
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15 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Attention filmmakers! Party with us.
Attention filmmakers: you are cordially invited to “Where Internet and Film Collide,” an evening of cocktails and networking that we are co-sponsoring with IndieGoGo and Tube Mogul. Indy Mogul fans are welcome to join in on a night of tasty treats, drinks and music. Put yourself in the midd
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15 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Interview: The Dandy Dwarves' Christian Simmons
Pencil Face from James Griffiths on Vimeo.This week I was able to talk to Director Christian Simmons of The Dandy Dwarves Production Company, who've done a lot of Commercial work you might recognize. So watch Christian Simmons fantastic short film above, and check out his
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14 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
10 Minute Movie House
Walnut from Jordan Montreuil on Vimeo.Hello everyone! And welcome to the first edition of the brand new 10 Minute Movie House, where each week, I take the films you submit on the forums, I pick the best one for that week, and I post it here on the blog (and over at Indy M
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13 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Framing and Composition Basics from Videopia
Framing and Composition from Videopia on Vimeo.I know that Steve has already done a fantastic episode on this topic, and I posted a video that covered a few of these topics just a few days ago, but this summarizes the topic nicely and shows some great real world examples
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12 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Behind The Scenes: Steam Punk
Behind The Scenes: Steam Punk from Indy Mogul on Vimeo. The Indy Mogul/Threadbanger cross over was a historic event. Relive the momentous occasion in this edition of Indy Mogul Behind the Scenes.
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12 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
CISCO Video Competition - 5000 worth of Prizes
Technology company CISCO is currently sponsoring a video competition over at Filmaka.com, they want you to make a short 3 minute film about a Person who readily integrated technology into their lives. FROM FILMAKA.COM:"Find someone who has a passion for digital technology
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11 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Acceptable.TV Tutorials: Basic Cinematography
Last week I posted this great tutorial on basic Screenwriting from the unfortunately cancelled show Acceptable.TV, this week I bring you the fantastic tutorial they shot on Basic Cinematography. This also did great job of reiterating and reminding you of the concepts of Basic Cinematography and Shot
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10 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Futuristic Eyepiece
If you're a kid of the 90's like me, you're probably at least a little bit familar with the show Dragonball Z, along with totally overblown Anime-style fight sequences that would literally go on for days, the series also featured lots of neat gadgetry utilized by the characters. Probably one of th
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09 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Watch some Next New Networks promos, ya scallawags!
So, for you folks that didn't know, my job at Next New Networks is to make and finance promos for all our shows. I try to make a point every month or so to put together my favorites in a little show we call "Spot Crunch." The latest episode is now online, check it out and leave a comment! If you're
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08 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Introducing... 10 Minute Movie House
Many of you have been asking, since the successful 30 Week Anniversary Awards of 5 Minute Movie House about the future of the competition. I'm here to tell you, that 5 Minute Movie House is ending, it's over, it's run it's course... AND 10 MINUTE MOVIE HOUSE HAS BEGUN! Just like 5 Minute Mov
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07 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Bobby Miller's Commercial on VH1
Vh1 Labor Day Weekend Stop Motion Commercial from bobbymiller on Vimeo.Here is a Commercial that our very own Bobby Miller recently shot for VH1 during their Labour Day Weekend Special. Great job Bobby!
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07 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
5MMH Award Winners!
The votes are in! And the winners are here! BEST PICTURE, BEST HORROR/THRILLER, TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - Scott Eggleston's "Middle of Nowhere": Middle of Nowhere from retrofilms on Vimeo. BEST MAKE-UP COSTUME, BEST DOUBLE WINNER - Doggysmile Pictures' "He
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06 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Indy Mogul Season Finale Teaser!
Here is the teaser that Bobby Miller and Erik put together for the Season Finale of BFX THIS MONDAY September the 8th! SO make sure to tune in!
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06 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
5MMH Awards End Tomorrow!
Just a reminder, the 5 Minute Move House Awards are going to end this Sunday, September the 6th! You only have another day to vote on your favorites in all of the different categories! Just sign up on the forum, head over to the Your Projects section of the forum, and all of the different voting t
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05 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Very Informative Depth-of-field Tutorial
Depth of Field Explained (by snodart.com) from NT on Vimeo.This was a great tutorial I came across that explained exactly how Depth-of-Field works, and what it means for your image. It's originally from SnodArt.com, along with alot of other fantastic tutorials, so check t
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04 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Acceptable.TV Tutorials: How to Write
A few days ago, I posted this great tutorial on basic story structure, from the cancelled TV show Acceptable.TV. Seeing as how I did a new Career paths, talking a little about screenwriting this week, I thought this would be a nice companion piece for you guys. Check it out.
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04 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Career Paths: Screenwriter
Hey guys! It's me again with another edition of "Career Paths" where I discuss some ways you can get started with a career, and start developing your portfolio to prepare yourself for the professional world. If you haven't seen the previous articles, check out the Career Paths on Directing and E
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03 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly Presents... The Sonic Screwdriver
Hey everybody, Wes here. As you might have heard on the news Hurrican Gustav rolled through the Southern United States, causing trouble for everybody down here. Well I just happened to exist in the Southern United States, and it has caused me trouble as well. The Hardware stores down her
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02 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Join Indy Mogul Fans on Vimeo!
User 007Brett, recently created a Indy Mogul Fans group on Vimeo. So if you've got a Vimeo account, check it out and join! Also, remember to cruise on by the Indy Mogul page,and subscribe! Thanks Brett and thank you everybody for your support!
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02 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
The Voice is Gone...
This is indeed a sad day for movie fans the world over, because the voice, THE MAN, that we all knew so well, has passed away. Don LaFontaine, well known as "The Movie Trailer Guy", died yesterday from a blood clot in his lungs. But lets not think of how he died right now, but lets remember him fo
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02 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
1st Annual 5MMH Awards
Thats' right, this week is AWARDS WEEK for 5 Minute Movie House! To celebrate 30 weeks of fantastic user-submitted short films, I am capping the 30th episode off with an Awards ceremony for the 30 fantastic films i've gotten the last 6 Months. Visit the YOUR PROJECTS, on the forums, and look for
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01 Sep
Blog: Indy Mogul
Acceptable.TV Tutorials: Basic Story Structure
You might have seen Acceptable.TV, when VH1 briefly featured it last year, unfortunately cancelling it long before it's time. The idea of the show was to create a short film 2 Minutes or under, and they would feature the top winner of each week on the show, along with those created by special talent
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