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25. FilmFellas - webisode 3
10 months ago
“Content is King”
Cast One: Steve Weiss, Philip Bloom, Peter Hawley, Steve DaDouche

The four course webisodic meal is almost over, but the film chatter is far from complete. Finishing their conversation about the benefits of the internet for new filmmakers, the Fellas move in a new direction in webisode three, “Content is King”. They begin to breakdown the pros and cons of the using the net as a tool to evolve productions, whether to buy or rent equipment and how to differentiate yourself as a newcomer in the film industry. When it comes down to solving the secret of how to launch your successful career on the internet, Steve Weiss has one answer “It’s called being good!”

Be sure to continue savoring the film flavor and watch webisode three, “Content is King”. Subscribe at filmfellas.tv or iTunes and immediately be informed when new shows arrive. The first series of FilmFellas cast one conclude and will be paying the check on February 15th with their fourth and final webisode. On March 1st a whole new cast arrives for dinner. Steve Weiss does a complete 180 and invites three very influential filmmakers to dinner, Joe Swanberg, Kris Williams and Susan Buice.
  • gary nadeau plus 10 months ago
    bravo. thanks for the series.
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  • And I was just going to buy thousands of dollars worth of Zacuto gear! I better refocus... :) Thanks for this series. All great stuff.
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  • Londonmark Films 10 months ago
    Hi Steve, thanks for sharing this. It's a great series this and so much wise words which I wish were around when I decided to start. However Philip steered me in the right direction through his support and very kind advice.

    My production ‘Behind the Night’ was weeks of pre-production planning on scripts, actors auditions, scouting locations, agreements and permissions to film. You are right on the money when you say that a lot of time and effort goes into telling a story. Not to mentioned storyboarding, a plan of shots, lighting. For me the production before hand is everything.

    Today it is so easy to go out and shoot but with a little planning you can create a fantastic production that other people can relate too. Then not forgetting everything can be made so much better in the editing process but if you don’t have the right take and shots it doesn’t matter and you will never make it any better.

    So well done in what I can say is truly very good words of advice for all those budding filmmakers. Listen up everyone out there because these guys are giving away invaluable advice for free.

    Best wishes
    Mark
    londonmarkfilms.com
  • Philip Bloom plus 10 months ago
    Mark, it's amazing what you are doing. Giving up a v successful career to pursue your dreams. You are incredibly passionate about it and am certain you will make it.
  • Londonmark Films 9 months ago
    Thanks Phil
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  • Josh Gooden plus 10 months ago
    Thank you for sharing this! As an eighteen year old filmmaker, it is very inspiring to hear the fantastic topics discussed from such a great panel. I really hope you continue to shine a light on this next generation of filmmaking with more web episodes in the future!
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  • Dennis Tzeng plus 10 months ago
    Love this series, hopefully you guys keep making them.
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  • Stephen Lewis plus 10 months ago
    Great discussion!
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  • rick fiduccia plus 10 months ago
    You are correct – give them good stuff, they come back!
    Give them garbage, they go away.

    REMEMBER:
    Take care of the client and the money will follow
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  • Kevin Terrell 10 months ago
    Very true

    there is a lot of junk

    you don't need stuff to make you films look good
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  • John Fitzpatrick 10 months ago
    great advice, it's cool to see that you guys actually care that your equipment is used in the best ways possible and for the right reasons.
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  • Alex Newson 10 months ago
    Very true
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  • condition:human 10 months ago
    I couldn't agree more!

    Cinema is interesting in that, similar to music, it dynamically shifts between art and entertainment. Hollywood delivers both types of films, and the best films are a mixture of both. Inevitably, strong story and performance will prevail as they always have.

    Great discussion!
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  • Ryan Gibson 10 months ago
    I love this series.

    Reminds me of Dinner for Five.

    Wish I had a group of filmmaking buddies I could hang out with taking about filmmaking.
  • Start Taking Ryan, that's what we are all doing here hanging out and talking about filmmaking.
  • Ryan Gibson 10 months ago
    Yeah, but I mean talk face to face. It is fun to talk online about it and give each other feedback, but it's so much more fun when you can actually sit down with that person and talk about filmmaking while having a beer.
  • Agreed but is there on topic you'd like to discuss and where are you from?
  • Ryan Gibson 10 months ago
    is what on topic?
  • Sorry, Is their a topic you would like to discuss?
  • Ryan Gibson 10 months ago
    Oh, no, not at the moment.... I am very opinionated.. especially when it comes to filmmaking and so if I hear, or read a conversation that I can contribute to then I'll chime in.... if you have anything you want to discuss then feel free to contact me.....

    I think a great topic for your next FilmFellas would be about Film School and why someone should, or shouldn't go to one.... I already have an opinion, I just think it'd be cool to hear your guys' views.
  • Schools was really the topic of webisode 2: vimeo.com/2831148
  • Ryan Gibson 10 months ago
    Oh, I don't remember that.... Maybe I skipped two on accident after 1 and went straight to three.....
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  • Sean Cruser 10 months ago
    smart guys.
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  • Bret Douglas 10 months ago
    Why aren't these available for download?
    I like to download clips and watch them on my TV (via WD's cool little WD HD unit), rather than on the computer.
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  • J. Lauri Filmworks 10 months ago
    Great series guys. I look forward to each webisode.
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  • Earl Nottingham 10 months ago
    Guys, thanks for a very informative series. I'd love to know your lighting setup for the guys around the table; very simple yet effective.
  • one soft box with siders directly above the table. The white table cloth helps fill in as well. That's it.
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  • Bret Douglas 10 months ago
    Hey Steve, thanks for making this episode available for download. Can you make the first two installments available as well?
    TIA.
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  • Drew Hall 10 months ago
    I enjoy the series immensely. I have been working in film and broadcast for 10 years and have decided to go get my MFA to teach. For me I learn best through teaching...any advice Peter?
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  • Tony Reale 10 months ago
    Great episode guys. I do agree that sometimes it's a good idea to invest in better gear up front (mainly a good camera) so you can learn on that gear. It's like the difference between learning to edit on iMovie vs Final Cut. Yeah you can do it, but no one will hire you to edit something on iMovie.
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  • Brad C plus 10 months ago
    Steve,

    I just wanna say thanks for making these downloadable. I'm renaming them mp4's and throwing them on the PS3 and watching them on my Sony Bravia where they look great!
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  • Robin Thacker plus 9 months ago
    I'm gonna start a 'Film Discussion Dinner Series' in my area.
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  • Matthew Brown plus 8 months ago
    You guys are a lot of inspiration to me. Some of my teachers and friends get on my case because I can't afford the most expensive equipment (I use Sony Vegas and an HV30). I'm trying to make a lot of videos with my cheap equipment to show people that quality comes from the filmmaker and not all about the technical aspect of their camera. Thanks for keeping my rhythm going. I really appreciate! You guys are really a big inspiration to me, and I thank you again, haha. Take care. -Matt
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  • josef hrehorow 5 months ago
    Some interesting points made there! from what I can see it seems there is a bubble (online) of these people who are obsessed with what people are shooting with rather then what they are actually shooting.. I
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