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Every film set is different, and every director brings their own style to set. I always find it intriguing to see the “vibe” of a set, and to think about how it relates to our perception of the director, or their films. Previously, we had a glimpse of Sean Baker’s style during The Florida Project.…
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For many, rooting for a favorite team is not a casual activity. And one of the most passionate fan bases is that of the Philadelphia Eagles. Generations watch the games together, shared moments and unspoken bonds are formed. But what happens when you lose a loved one who you’ve shared that bond with? How do…
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One of the great things about Scrappy Cinema is that we’re “human-sized.” Meaning, we can reply to all of our emails, respond on Instagram, and take the time to really learn more about people who choose to follow us here and on Instagram. (Thank you, by the way!) So now I’d like to try to…
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The new year means a new batch of movies, songs, illustrations, and paintings have entered the public domain. In fact, we previously mentioned the Internet Archive’s Remix film contest, promoting the use of public domain materials. A quick copyright primer: United States copyright law, is, to put it mildly, not perfect. But one of the…
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Not only do we pride ourselves on being one of the newest websites dedicated to independent film and filmmakers, we also want to be a shining example of that vague concept of work/life balance. And so, it’s in that spirit that we bid you adieu until 2026. Happy holidays everyone, and thank you for joining…
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Hand-drawn animation, as you may have heard, was the foundation of Walt Disney’s early success. You probably also know that the studio’s renaissance in the late 1980’s/90’s was due in very large part to a return to hand-drawn animation that was lovingly crafted, with projects being given the time and resources to make some of…
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It has become an annual tradition for the Internet Archive to celebrate January 1st as Public Domain Day. Each year, the organization celebrates the works entering the public domain in the new year. And when the calendar moves to January 1, 2026, several works from 1930, including films, music, and novels will become public domain,…
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Getting an independent feature made is only half the battle. Next comes the long, winding road of distribution. Well Kickstarter and Tubi hope to help. Back in June, the two companies launched “The Filmstream Collective,” a fund provided by Tubi, intended to help fund near-final projects, and get them across the finish line. The new…
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Look, we get it: most scrappy filmmakers (really filmmakers in general) are often tight on cash. But I also know that we have some of the most empathetic hearts, and want to ensure a healthy future and a preserved past of the filmmaking. So in that spirit, here are a few organizations to consider supporting…
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(FYI, we don’t have any affiliate deal with these companies, just thought you’d like to know!) This Cyber Monday has the usual streaming savings from the big players, but I wanted to give you a heads up to two smaller streamers you might be interested in. First, The Criterion Channel (Founding member here!) is offering…