Recent content by Theresa Pickett

Very cool!

You probably live too far, but check out www.ryanpickettproductions.com. Also, visit the Student Filmmakers Network. network.studentfilmmakersforums.com.

Great tip. I'm currently considering whether to get a mid-level Blackmagic camera, but the Panasonic GH4 looks good too. Difficult decision!

I agree... As a teacher, I feel there's so many ways to use filmmaking in the classroom... I integrate storyboarding in classrooms as young as 2nd grade to teach the beginning, middle, and end of a plot. In middle school, students can videotape each other with cell phones to recreate scenes in...

Sure will. Let me know if you ever need a guest blogger. :)

About StudentFilmmakers Online Network of Support for Moviemakers, Yahoo! Voices I wanted to share how I've used StudentFilmmakers Network and Forum. I wrote the Yahoo! Voices article to explain how I built myself up some as an actress/freelancer before joining the community. I've used the SF...

Excellent article! As a former acting coach, I think all of those traits are actually good for any career field too. Learning how to be a good actor can translate into having good job skills.

Thanks Thanks Thank you for the article! I really enjoyed your website too.

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Thanks for sharing! :)

I like that you're pushing student filmmakers to think outside their comfort zone. You're right that guerrilla filmmaking on a low budget doesn't have to mean a poor quality movie. I really appreciate your advice as you've seen tons of student films on your website and niche community.

I agree. I was just saying that the topic you raised was more nuanced. I think a lot of student filmmakers might use family as actors because of a lack confidence in attracting talent to a student project.

Can Family Members Be Involved In Your Movie? Can Family Members Be Involved In Your Movie? I've Been In A Family Member's Movie I think some filmmakers can make excellent short movies with family members. I offered to act in my husband's movie LOOK for $35 and free food. LOOK won 6 awards...

What is your method for taking your short film to the next level? Specifically do you have ways to market your short film / develop publicity that have worked for you? Do you have specific websites where you publish press releases? What are some other ways to help the public develop an interest...

The Western stuff first caught my attention... I think that's a good start. Have you posted your reel at the SF Network networking.studentfilmmakersforums.com? There's lots of filmmakers and actors there to give you feedback.