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End Song - We're All Going to the Worlds Fair

This song is major. Sounds like it could be on House of Sugar or even Rocket. Posting because it might be easy to miss: I love Alex G but I didnt make it through the whole soundtrack album on first listen because the other songs very much sound like they belong in the context of the movie and not so much just listening. Also, the first time I tried to watch Worlds Fair I turned it off after about 30 mins for being too slow.... decided to re-watch to the end and was shocked by how I felt at the end of the movie and then THE CREDITS SONG is a complete banger???? I hope this can help at least one more person discover this song!!!! <3 <3

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u/OkBirthday563 — 8 hours ago
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Why is Jeanne Dielman considered such an important film?

I just finished watching Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles. Can anyone explain the cultural significance of this movie? I’ve genuinely never seen anything like it.

I didn’t really find it entertaining or even especially thought-provoking while watching, but it felt important in a way I can’t fully articulate. Was the impact more about the filmmaking style and what it represented at the time?

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u/widenetideafestival — 15 hours ago
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short film link

Hey! I'm trying to seek more opinions, views and engagement on a friend's original short film

Link is given above!

Why posting it here?

Cuz the story/script has been written by the same guy who has also acted, directed, edited and everything in between- in this short film! (one man army lol)

Background- This guy is a proper cinephile (a close friend of mine), grew up watching movies alone in the theatres, saving money to buy tickets, sneaking and bunking classes to watch his favourite films. He taught himself everything about cinematography and filmmaking from scratch- in short a very passionate and hardworking individual.

- he has worked previously in various metropolitan cities, now trying to make something of his own!

Motive to post it here-

I'm not just seeking engagement on his channel, but also genuine reviews and comments, criticism and constructive criticism alike.

Feel free to drop your opinion!

comment in case you want to connect with him on instagram.

u/Ok-Material-844 — 16 hours ago
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I’ve worked for Blumhouse, Sony Screen Gems, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, and Supermassive Games—now I’m 90% through my first independent horror feature. AMA about the "Indie Grind" and finishing a film!

EDIT: That's a wrap for today!

Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by and asked great questions. The indie grind is tough, but it's great chatting about the process and the film with everyone. If you have more questions, drop them in the comments and I'll try to answer them over the next few days.

If you want to hear more about the specific SFX creature creation of our Guardian, our SFX Makeup Supervisor, Theo, will be right here this Friday, May 22nd at 2 PM BST to do a deep-dive AMA on how he brought our monster to life!

If you love independent horror and want to help us get through the post-production finish line, please check out our live Kickstarter for Follow the Dark: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/happy-sisyphus/follow-the-dark

See you Friday, and thank you again for the incredible support! 🙌

Hi r/Filmmakers!

After 10+ years in the studio machine, from working as Director’s Assistant and editing most of the Super 8 movies on Blumhouse's Sinister to narrative designing and performance directing the newly released Directive 8020, I stepped out to direct my own independent horror feature, Follow the Dark.

We have 90% of the film completely in the can with an incredible cast including James Cosmo (Game of Thrones), Arifin Putra (The Raid 2), and Hannah Al-Rashid (V/H/S/2).

Right now, we’re navigating the wonderful post-production "valley of death" and preparing for our final pickup shoots in June.

Ask me anything about:

  • Budgeting and getting 90% of a feature shot independently.
  • Attaching legendary "name" actors on an indie budget.
  • Running a live Kickstarter while managing a production.
  • Applying studio-level dread (Sinister) to indie filmmaking.

Our teaser trailer was recently released on Fangoria: https://www.fangoria.com/follow-the-dark-horror-movie-trailer-exclusive/

Proof: https://postimg.cc/VJrNhJyw

I’ll be dropping in to answer questions throughout the afternoon, and will be fully live tonight at 9 PM BST / 5 PM EST! Let's talk film.

Disclaimer: My views are entirely my own and do not represent Blumhouse, Sony, Supermassive Games, or any other company I’ve previously worked for.

Let's talk horror, filmmaking, Sinister, indie producing. Ask Me Anything!

u/MattTibby — 23 hours ago
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Gerade ein ambitioniertes Indie-Periodendrama abgedreht, komplett vor Ort in Ägypten gedreht. Ehrliche Abrechnung darüber, was es gekostet hat.

Produzent bei Kemet: Year One — ein Film, der 9186 v. Chr. im prädynastischen Ägypten spielt, eine Vater-Sohn-Überlebensgeschichte entlang des Niltals vor den Pharaonen. Wir haben im November abgedreht. Release steht kurz bevor. Teaser im Anhang.

Ich poste das, weil ich während der Vorbereitung keine ehrliche Abrechnung in Indie-Größenordnung über Periodenfilme finden konnte. Alles online war entweder ein Studio-Postmortem oder ein Hobby-Kurzfilm. Also hier ist unsere.

Was wir gebaut haben. Eine prähistorische Welt von null auf. Praktische Lehmziegel-Siedlungen, errichtet in der Westlichen Wüste. Zeitgetreue Kostüme, Requisiten, Waffen, Frisuren. Gedreht an echten Orten entlang des Nils und tief in der Wüste. Keine CGI-Umgebungen, keine Greenscreens, keine digitalen Set-Erweiterungen.

Was es tatsächlich gekostet hat.

Drehorte waren nicht umsonst. Drehen in der Westlichen Wüste Ägyptens bedeutet Genehmigungen, Standortgebühren, Koordination mit Behörden, Fixer, Sicherheit und Infrastruktur, die von Stunden entfernt herangeschafft werden muss. Der Drehort „wirkt umsonst” im fertigen Film. Der Papierkram und die Logistik dahinter, jeden Tag eine Crew dorthin zu bringen, waren ein sechsstelliges Problem.

Periodenfilme vervielfachen jeden Posten. Man kann ein einzelnes gutes Kostüm nicht mit einem cleveren Blickwinkel umgehen. Jeder Körper im Bild muss zeitgetreu sein, sonst merkt es das Publikum. Garderobe, Requisiten, Frisuren, Behausungen — jede Abteilung baut von Grund auf.

Das Wetter ist ein Co-Regisseur. Wir haben Drehtage durch Wind verloren. Wir haben Setups durch zwanzigminütige Lichtwechsel verloren. Continuity in Sand und Hitze ist eine eigene Disziplin.

Die Crew, die wir uns leisten konnten, war die Crew, die daran geglaubt hat. Wir hätten unsere Talente niemals zu Branchentarifen bezahlen können. Die Leute sind dabei gewesen, weil das Projekt echt war. Der Deal, den man mit so einer Crew macht, ist nicht verhandelbar — man schützt sie, man verpflegt sie anständig, man respektiert ihre Zeit, oder man verliert den Film.

Vertrieb ist ein Film für sich. Ich stecke gerade in einer vertraglichen Situation mit einem Verleih, auf deren Details ich nicht eingehen werde, aber die Lektion ist: Lass deine Vertriebsverträge von einem Anwalt prüfen, der auf Film spezialisiert ist, nicht von einem allgemeinen Unterhaltungsanwalt. Marketingverpflichtungen, Mindestgarantien und Lieferanforderungen sind die Stellen, an denen Indie-Filmemacher draufzahlen, nachdem die harte Arbeit getan ist.

Die Geschichte muss es tragen. Der Vater-Sohn-Kern des Films ist das, worüber wir im Schnitt besessen waren. Die Größe und die praktische Welt sind das, was die Leute ins Kino bringt. Die menschliche Geschichte ist das, was sie bleiben lässt.

Wir gehen jetzt in den Release. Ich rede gerne über Handwerk, Logistik, das Arbeiten in Ägypten als gemischte lokale/internationale Produktion, Vertriebskämpfe oder alles andere. Fragt drauflos.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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u/FantasticCow8300 — 1 day ago
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[Pitch] Feature-Length AI Horror Film "The Forest" – Completed Script, Looking for Seed Funding / Executive Producers

I am a solo filmmaker who just completed a 100% finished, feature-length script for a psychological horror film called "The Forest". While it starts with a classic, high-demand genre setup, the script builds up to a massive, mind-bending plot twist at the end that subverts all expectations.

I have created a raw, early concept draft (trailer + first 4 minutes) to prove the concept.

Production Timeline: Thanks to the efficiency of commercial AI production pipelines, I plan to complete the entire feature-length film within 3 to 6 months once funding is secured. This drastically shortens the traditional time-to-market and accelerates ROI.

Technical Note & Scalability: Please note that the linked video represents only about 10% of the target quality. It was created months ago using outdated, free AI models. The technology has evolved massively since then. With financial backing and access to today's commercial, cinema-grade AI tools, the final film will scale to 100% Hollywood cinematic quality. I already have much higher quality test clips ready for private viewing to prove this jump in technology.

Monetization & Partner Strategy: The production model is designed for high ROI. Because the story follows a group of friends on a road trip, the script allows for seamless, high-value Product Placement integrated right into the visuals from day one (e.g., the SUV/Jeep featured in the intro, specific beverage/snack brands, tech, etc.). This opens immediate revenue streams through corporate sponsorships and brand partnerships before the film even hits distribution.

What I'm Looking For: I am seeking an Executive Producer, Co-Founder, or Angel Investor with connections in the entertainment/tech space to help with seed funding and scaling.

Preferred Contact Method: Direct Message (DM) here.

Concept Video Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLyrNxplihI

u/Temporary_Candle_266 — 1 day ago
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A cabin, a warning sign, and something that doesn’t stop knocking — I made a short found-footage horror film

I’ve always loved the idea that found-footage horror works best when it commits to a simple rule and escalates it slowly rather than relying on effects.

So I tried making a short film that stays entirely within that approach.

The setup is minimal:
a man rents a remote cabin for a quiet weekend… and finds a handwritten warning on the door:

“DON’T OPEN AFTER SUNSET.”

What follows is a gradual breakdown of normalcy — subtle sounds under the floor, knocking that escalates over time, and the sense that something is responding more than just reacting.

I intentionally kept it small-scale:

  • one location
  • one character
  • sound-driven tension instead of visual effects

It’s about 6 minutes long. I’m still refining my approach to pacing and sound design in this style, so I’d genuinely appreciate feedback from people who enjoy the genre.

Here’s the film:

👉 https://youtu.be/QWf2BCo3kF8

u/ChrisvonHalle — 2 days ago
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Are there any trustworthy distributors left?

We have a polished feature with a notable actor... the budget is too small to be picked up by a neon/a24, but (frankly) it's too marketable to just go with an aggregator. Every distro I used to know (Orchard, Gravitas, etc) seems to have morphed into something gross. Are there any decent ones worth querying these days?

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u/OldWestBlueberry — 2 days ago
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GOLF - Short film / Proof of concept

GOLF

Written , Directed and Edited by Boris Meshkov
Starring Jay Khun & Serge Shi
Cinematography by Peter Richweisz

Short film that gives more questions than answers.
The clash of egos blinds the players to the chaos unfolding around.
Full script is planned to be shot as feature film.
Shot at sunrise on a budget equivalent to the price of a chess board.

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u/SHK0FF — 1 day ago
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Glimpse

Uncle Dre marks the first repeat performer from the first Poetry in Motion!

For this piece about a "warrior" we decided to look for a location within our aesthetic that screamed of "hardness" to match the heart of a warrior. We found these beautiful stones that worked out perfectly. His wardrobe too reflects this spirit as he seemingly blends into his environment, becoming one with his "battlefield." 

-Gregory Cioffi - Director
“Poetry In Motion II”
W/ Uncle Dre
A G&E Production

u/Impressive-Word-7317 — 2 days ago
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NOT (Inauguration Day)

The great Nina Malkin recited a slightly different version of this poem every time she performed it! Great for artistic exploration. Scary for editing!

Luckily we had the idea to get a shot of her walking away, her back to the camera, so that we could cover any discrepancies in the editing room! As you could see, it became a saving grace! 

Movie magic! And it turned out great! 

-Gregory Cioffi- Director
“Poetry In Motion II”
W/ Nina Malkin
A G&E Production

u/Impressive-Word-7317 — 2 days ago
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I’m the 18 year old who complained about my short film being pretentious. I present to you: The Dream of Birdie Muse

Hi, thank you all for the feedback originally and I have taken it and put it into extensive reshoots

It’s still kinda pretentious but it’s not downright horribly annoying

I did this for a college project so I’m still learning so that explains the amateur production lol

Incase you couldn’t tell it was a huge Homage to Lynch lol

I’d love feedback for future projects and a director’s cut of this (the audio is a little off)

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u/Porridge_Oats72 — 2 days ago
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Quiet Death | Looking for Producer and/or director.

Title: Quiet Death

Genre: Psychological Horror

Logline: After a breakout track puts him on the radar of a mysterious record label, a young rapper’s rise to fame spirals into a waking nightmare as hallucinations, paranoia, and unseen forces push him toward a deal that demands far more than talent.

Synopsis:

When a rising rapper and his crew are pulled into the orbit of a powerful, enigmatic record label, their sudden climb to fame begins to fracture reality itself. As their music gains traction, Enzo is plagued by disturbing visions, paranoia, and a growing sense that something is shaping his success from the shadows.

What appears to be the breakthrough he’s always dreamed of soon reveals a darker truth: the label offers more than opportunity, it demands obedience, sacrifice, and absolute control. As Enzo’s world unravels and the line between ambition and manipulation disappears, he is forced to confront an impossible choice: gain everything he’s ever wanted, or keep his soul.

Comp:

In the vein of The Devil’s Advocate and Straight Outta Compton, Quiet Death is a 93-page feature that blends the intensity of the music industry with supernatural and psychological terror.

Characters:

1-3 main with 7+ supporting

Locations:

Varied, Apartments, School, strip club, Church, recording studio, house in the Hamptons

Pages:

93

Realistic budget:

You'd probably need to raise $150,000-$250,000, give or take, to accomplish this film.

VFX:

Few, but the main one could be done with practical effects and that would lower the overall budget.

If it sounds like something you’d want to take a look at, I’d love to send the full script over. I’d also be happy to share a character pitch deck. I'm looking to have the script optioned and produced.

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u/Leather_Entry2224 — 3 days ago
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To everyone in Long Beach (the northern one). Bit of an unusual post but here goes.

I'm a filmmaker from Las Vegas and I just finished a twelve-year journey to complete my indie sci-fi thriller Abductee. Instead of going straight to streaming, I'm taking it on the road myself and showing it in person at independent theaters before it gets released. The Neptune in Long Beach off the coast is my first stop.

I want to be straight with you — I picked this theater before I knew much about the town. I was looking for small, independent venues for this tour and the Neptune came up. When I looked into it I understood why immediately. It's exactly the kind of place this film should play first.

The film is a psychological thriller about a man whose lifelong sleep paralysis convinces him something is coming for him at night, and what it does to his sister when she gets pulled into his world. It's quiet and unsettling rather than loud and explosive. Feels like the right fit for a room like that.

I'll be there in person on Monday May 11th. Doors at 6:30, film at 7:00, and I'll stick around for a Q&A after.

If you're into UFO or paranormal stuff, psychological sci-fi, or just enjoy catching something before the rest of the world does, this might be worth your Monday night.

Trailer is at AbducteeMovie.com if you want to check it out first.

u/movieman1108 — 4 days ago