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Space Command: An Insane Sci-fi Project You Can Be Part Of

Space Command, the movie, is a bit of a phenomenon and it hasn't even really been cast yet. Marc Zicree, award-winning Star Trek writer and director, among other things, seems to be the nexus of the command project. But he's … more »

Shooting in NYC this Summer? Hire a “Made in NY” PA

While reading a piece yesterday in the LA Times about New York’s recent surge in television production, I was reminded again why this city is so resilient. Pilots jumped from just three in 2010 to a record 22 this year, … more »

A Script Supervisor App for the iPad

It was only a matter of time before it appeared: a continuity tool for the iPad that lets the script supervisor line a script right on the device. It’s called Continuity and it’s $14.99 in the iTunes App store. Continuity … more »

Behind The Grufallo, Oscar nominee for best animated short

One of the short animated films up for an Academy Award this Sunday is “The Gruffalo,” which combines CG animation and miniature photography. Based on a children’s book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, “The Gruffalo” tells the story of … more »

3D Broadcast of the International 3D Society’s Awards

Hosted by Tom Cavanagh, comedian/costar of 3D Yogi Bear, the 2nd annual International 3D Society 3D Creative Arts Awards were held at Hollywood’s Grauman’s Chinese Theater. To up the ante from last year, this event was taped for post production … more »

Five Questions with Codex Digital’s Marc Dando

In Hungary, while directors Maurichio Chernovetzky and Mark Devendorf shot Styria, a horror film inspired by a 19th century vampire tale by Irish novelist Sheridan LeFanu, Budapest-based Colorfront and Codex Digital collaborated on the first-ever workflow that leveraged the power … more »

Leitner’s Sundancing 2011 – Tuesday

Tuesday morning in Park City began with a determined snowfall, a little reminder that no matter how much heat Sundance generates, it’s winter at 7,000 feet in the Wasatch Mountains. Unlike other film festivals, Mother Nature puts on her own … more »

5 Questions with One Day on Earth’s EP Brandon Litman

One Day on Earth is a non-profit organization founded by filmmaker Kyle Ruddick in 2008. With Brandon Litman as Executive Producer, the team partnered with Vimeo, the United Nations and 60 non-profits to make what they call “a global video … more »

Leitner’s Sundancing 2011 – Saturday

I’ve spent the last several weeks trying to empty my email accounts of literally hundreds of Sundance press releases and party invitations. Hiring festival PR isn’t cheap, and if the restoration of overflowing hype, costly swag, and long lines are … more »

BandPro Celebrates 25th Open House

For the 25th year, BandPro Film & Digital opened up its doors in Burbank to the end-of-the-year open house, equipment expo and party that everyone in the industry has come to expect. In addition to the open bar and fabulous … more »