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What Happens When a Hurricane Hits Your Indie Film? A Chat with 'Lily & Kat' Director Micael Preysler

05.8.13 @ 4:21AM Tags : feature, filmmaking, hannahmurray, independent, independentfilmmaking, interview, kickstarter, lilyandkat, micaelpreysler, trailer, watch

Director Micael Preysler had a unique set of circumstances for making his debut feature film, going from the creation of a simple teaser to the now nearly completed film. Hurricane Sandy proved to be a challenging obstacle, hitting the film’s 16 day shoot right in the middle, destroying key locations and making transportation impossible. Read on to get the full scoop, see how they rose to the challenges, and watch the new theatrical trailer for Lily & Kat: More »

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DIY Co-Directors Talk About Their First Feature Film Experience 'Hills Green'

04.30.13 @ 10:18AM Tags : cinematography, diy, feature, filmmaking, hillsgreen, independentfilmmaking, interview, interviews, trailer, watch

In between their 9-5 jobs, filmmakers Ryan C. Glover and Krista Dzialoszynski have been working diligently on their feature film debut Hills Green, and after several years are proud to say it’s finally complete. It’s a story about two friends’ escape to the country to discover what their relationship is made of, and is brought to life with the power of real-life nostalgia. The duo is now set for the film’s Canadian premiere at the ReelHeART International Film Festival on June 24th in Toronto. Hit the jump for the trailer and our interview with the first-time feature filmmakers: More »

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YouTube Releases Entire Crowdsourced Feature Film 'Life in a Day' for Free

11.2.11 @ 9:21AM Tags : crowdsourcing, feature, lifeinaday, youtube

Along with director Kevin Macdonald and producer Ridley Scott, YouTube created the crowdsourced feature film Life in a Day from 80,000 user-submitted clips to give a flavor of what was happening all around the world on July 24, 2010. The resulting film played Sundance, Berlin, SXSW, and streamed live. Now it’s come to YouTube in its entirety for free. Watch the 90 minute feature right here: More »