Lindsay Fitzgerald’s Post

check out this documentary on a "no demo" deep energy retrofit modeled to be net zero on site energy and all-electric. #energyefficiency

Happening now in Taipei, a more and more “European” city.

IMPACT | Groundbreaking documentary, anti-cult practices https://lnkd.in/ezubP2eH The film "The IMPACT" exposes the global threat facing all of humanity. This film lifts the veil of ignorance and exposes what has been happening for 30 years right before our eyes, showing how we are being manipulated like puppets. We have been transformed into controlled bio-robots and led to destroy the world with our own hands and move closer to global extinction. For 30 years we have been heading towards a point of no return. We have been led to civilizational war and subsequent slavery. "IMPACT" presents the facts and the absolute reality of the invisible side of our lives. "After watching this film you will see the world as it really is and dispel all illusions. It is shocking and reveals the full extent of the cruelty and injustice of this world. But it also answers the fundamental question: WHO IS BEHIND IT ALL?

If you have a compelling story to tell through the lens of environmental work, this is your moment! Submit your film, short, or documentary to Aegean Film Festival for a chance to win a prestigious AegeanFF award! 🏆 #FilmSubmissions #StortytellingForChange #EnvironmentalAction #Sustainability

💡 Wondering what are our labels? You might have already seen them on our post, or our website... 👀 The Luxembourg City Film Festival have, over time, created its own attributes in order to distinguish some type of films. Among them : "FESTIVAL POPS, #COLLABORATIONS, OUTSIDE OF THE BOX, "LATE NIGHT BIZARRE" and even a new one! Indeed, for the 14th edition, we created the new label : "FOLLOW UP", which are films by filmmakers who have already been selected in previous editions of The Festival. But what do they mean? Find out on our Guide for the #LCFF labels: https://swll.to/CqhujUy

In 2019, I made an ultra low budget indie film called FAQIR. I had neither made anything that professional, nor did I have experience with film festivals. Rushing to submit the film, I sent it to a couple of film festivals without verifying if they were legit. Plus, the film was barely complete, with awful sound due to background noise. Looking back, I should have made a silent film, or a short sound film instead with the same amount of money. After that whole ordeal, I lost confidence in traditional methods of filming and going into festivals as it seemed too difficult for someone who doesn't have the resources. I made experimental films and music videos until I realized the itch has to be scratched. I can't just go on like this, neither can I give up. At the end of 2023, I decided to embark on an effort to make a new film that would fix the issues I had in my previous films (sound, confusing storyline, lacklustre acting, overly dark and noisy cinematography etc.). I wanted my new film to actually be good and presentable. I also wanted to not hold back with dialogues and story ideas, and just show and say things that I wanted to say. After writing the script, I spent a month gathering different actors and crew members to take part in the film. It makes a world of difference between when you start off and when you have already put out different pieces of work, and have networked with industry enthusiasts over the years. Afterwards, I spent 4 months rehearsing with the actors, letting them get into their roles, even if it was their first time in front of the camera. We began rolling on April 2024, shooting on weekends, and public holidays. I edited the footage almost everyday after filming so that we can get a rough cut as soon as possible. Although the filming started off smoothly, on the last few main shooting days, it definitely got stressful and mistakes were made. People forgetting lines, forgetting clothes, hitting the time limit for the day due to unexpected delays. The one-man crew which I knew from the start I would have to take part in took a toll, but thankfully we finished the filming relatively smoothly. Originally, I didn't intend to submit to any festivals due to the bad experience from before. But after watching the rough cut, I decided to give it a try, but only for festivals that don't bankrupt me. So, without expectations, I submitted to Rameshwaram International Film Festival, after verification. I'm so glad I did, and I'm so glad I submitted right before the deadline. Whether our film wins or not, I wouldn't be too bothered. Just the fact that we were able to complete something is already something I'm proud of and I can't thank my team enough! Just gives me more hope to make more projects, keep submitting, and potentially get to Cannes Film Festival to be nominated for a Palme d'Or.

Which classic movie would you like to see in 4K? About striving for perfection and creating the best viewing experience on video-on-demand platforms. The digital film restoration service from Resillion can transform negatives from your classical movie into a 4K experience. #videoondemand #streamingmedia #digitaltransformation #restoration

If you haven't seen this film, please do so! It will change how you view and evaluate nonprofits! Stephen Gyllenhaal has done an amazing job enshrining Dan Pallotta's brilliant TED talk into a comprehensive film that identifies how we, as individuals and as a society, need to fundamentally shift our views on how we understand, fund, and hold accountable the charities we expect to solve the world's biggest problems. Who should see this movie? Anyone that has: donated to, volunteered at, work for, or chastised a nonprofit charity. It will challenge your beliefs regarding: administration expenses, employee pay, and how we should understand their impact! #uncharitable

Our latest on the blog: NYWIFT President's Circle Member Terry Greenberg reports on her accidental but totally delightful trip to the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina, as part of our "WIFT Around the World Series!"

This time of year, the question is always, "Will you be at Cannes?" For those not going, like me, the deep pangs of FOMO are kicking in, and although we currently have no reason to attend the festival, I want to be drinking warm beer outside the Petit Majestic and donning my best dress at 8am. Instead, we are throwing it back to our previous visits and how our approach to Cannes Film Festival has changed over the years. Check out the new blog post: https://lnkd.in/eVKB-rhX