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Expertise
Questions related to the business and production of movies, especially independent feature and short films, including screenwriting questions.
Purely technical questions will be rejected, but possibly passed onto the main question pool.
Experience in the area
Motion Picture Writer, Director and Producer.
Sundance Institute Lab Finalist.
Production and Entertainment Career Consultant (actors, writers, directors, below-the-line crew), Motivational Speaker and Panelist.
Organizations
CAPE FILM: Independent Women in Film
Education/Credentials
New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Tieron | 10/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| chris | 09/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | This volunteer was great at answering my ..... |
| Stephen | 09/25/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very thorough answer! Much appreciated! |
| Luis Ocanas | 06/27/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Habeeb | 02/28/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Amazingly answered my question! |
Recent Answers from Hyunjin Jo
2009-09-14 pitching production companies:
Hi Chris, From your question, it's not clear that you understand the "pitching" concept in its entirely. "Pitching" refers to an idea or concept that has not been created. In "Hollywood" there are
2008-09-25 Applying to Film Programs without a Portfolio:
Hi Stephen, Having some kind of video/film reel (aka "portfolio") always helps. However, because of the many financial limitations on equipment, expenses etc., a full bodied reel is usually not expected
2008-06-25 short films Digital Vs. 35mm:
Hi Luis, Regarding film festivals, the main issue is that DIGITAL PROJECTORS are still quite expensive and because of this, many film festivals don't own or don't have a digital project to use to screen
2007-12-16 Short Films:
Hi Jason, TV is the first distributor that come to mind. Pay cable channels, such as HBO, Showtime, Starz, etc., purchase shorts to fill in the time between feature movies--in order for the feature
2007-12-15 filming paintings - public domain?:
Hi Laura, To answer your question. Yes AND No. Depending on how critical/profiled the image of Da Vinci's "The Last Supper," is in your project, you should be okay putting it into you film.
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