Movie Slate by PureBlend Software. (Cost: $4.99) (iPhone/iPod Touch, OS: 2.1 or later)  Movie★Slate is a digital slate, clapper board, shot log, and shot notepad— designed for use with film, television, documentaries, interviews, and home movies. Movie★Slate provides an easy way to log footage and take notes as you shoot— saving you time later when [...]

This is part of a series of book excerpts from Independent Filmmaking, The Law & Business Guide for Financing, Shooting & Distributing Independent & Digital Films designed as an introduction to the many legal issues involved in the filmmaking process. Introduction Although sometimes the most creative part of a film, a carefully crafted budget provides the [...]

Our entry for the 48 hour filmmaking challenge for Calgary’s CUFF Calgary Underground Film Festival. Title: Trapped Team: Hesson Films Genre: Crime Prop: Ball Dialogue: I don’t mind a reasonable amount of trouble Starring: Trevor Pare, Chase Godon Written by: Nicolas Hesson and Chase Godon Filmed, Edited and Directed by Nicolas Hesson Grip/Lighting/Assistant Dir: David [...]

Episode 2, Private Table, takes place 2 weeks prior to the deal gone bad last episode. Private Table introduces some new characters and we learn more about a secret that is being kept from the others.