The idea of FilmFestJunkie is to build a bridge between independent film and its global audience.
Independent filmmakers are a unique bunch. Many are true individualists willing to take risks and follow their vision no matter current trends or nay-sayers. This is something to be valued and treasured in the indie filmmaker and FFJ has every intention of doing just that!
I know some of you are having a hard time figuring out what we're doing and trying to conceptualize it while others just want us to give them the formula. If you're having a hard time trying to figure it out, it's probably because something like this doesn't exist yet. We are creating it as we go along. FilmFestJunkie comes from a need and a desire to fill an unnecessary void.
and the filmmakers behind the projects. Independent filmmakers are cool and absolutely fascinating. FFJ wants to share this incredible group of people - almost a subculture of people - with their global audience. Part of the FFJ experience will be to bring the behind the scenes events, stories and pictures to life.
In that vein, we are looking for articles, photos, clips, etc about filmmakers and their work.
We have rules. We are not looking for tabloid trash. We respect filmmakers for the artists they are and expect all articles, photos, footage, etc to be respectful as well. If you're looking to write or submit trite mind-numbing, bottom of the barrel crap then you'll want to send it somewhere else. We aren't that kind of enterprise. We're here to uplift the mind, soul and senses with quality, thoughtful and respectful work. We don't want anything that is invasive or intrusive into a person's private life. Give the respect you would want. We are here to share, not to rip people down. Consider the Golden Rule when submitting. All things will be considered but not accepted.
In that vein, we are looking for articles, photos, clips, etc about filmmakers and their work.
We have rules. We are not looking for tabloid trash. We respect filmmakers for the artists they are and expect all articles, photos, footage, etc to be respectful as well. If you're looking to write or submit trite mind-numbing, bottom of the barrel crap then you'll want to send it somewhere else. We aren't that kind of enterprise. We're here to uplift the mind, soul and senses with quality, thoughtful and respectful work. We don't want anything that is invasive or intrusive into a person's private life. Give the respect you would want. We are here to share, not to rip people down. Consider the Golden Rule when submitting. All things will be considered but not accepted.
That being said, we are not a goody too shoos site. We like hard, rough wild rides that lead to the unexpected and could only come out of the mind of a singularly focused and directed mind. Totally twisted, f'd up, absolutely wrong... but in all the right ways works here. That doesn't mean we don't love completely, sweet and charming love stories. We do! We also have a very soft spot for sensitive, touching animation and well-thought out docs.
Things to consider: Interviewing (video or written word) independent filmmakers, actors, cinematographers, etc while on the set or perhaps during a film festival. Photo shoot with film crew. Preferably fun and off-beat. If there is an indie film that you love and you happen to be a wild and crazy widget wonder, make one. It'll be fun! Basically, we're open to idea. If you're an aspiring writer, journalist, photo journalist, etc this could be up your alley.
If you would like to submit we'd love to see what you have to offer. We want to give our audience the inside scoop on our filmmakers or on the fabulous area where this or that film was shot, or the hilarious antidotes of how everything that could have gone wrong did... yet the film still came together. Filmmakers put their heart, soul, life and often every cent into their work. We want to hear, see and feel the passion.
Initially, there is no paid compensation. That may change in time as the site develops. We can compensate in other ways, such as viewship options, etc.
If interested, feel free to contact us at filmfestjunkie@ymail.com.
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