Recommended Links
One of the best things about independent film production is all of the cool people you meet along the way. For anyone else travelling the same path, take a look at the links below. More sites to follow!
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Van Osch Films
In my opinion, Van Osch films is the best documentary production company in the Netherlands. Frank van Osch also trains several young documentary filmmakers every year through the Docwerk program. Van Osch films are also great office mates in the Willem II old cigar factory in Den Bosch, NL. We are producing a documentary together, Those Who Wait, and we are very excited about the collaboration!
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Get Off The Road Films
Get Off The Road punch above their weight in making awesome Dutch genre films. They are proof that Dutch filmmakers can go toe-to-toe with with the Americans in making quality genre content. They are great storytellers and great people.
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Animal Electricity
Robin Kershaw, Founder of Animal Electricity, is one of best script consultants I've had the opportunity to work with. I can't recommend him highly enough. He cares about story and he will care about your project.
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Producers Network – Marché du Film
The Producers Network is part of Marché du Film, which is the largest international film market with over 11,000 attendees. It occurs annually during the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. The name of the event: "Producers Network" says it all. For one week, producers are given two daily opportunities to do copious amounts of networking. First, during a networking breakfast, and again during the Producers Network Happy hour. The breakfast consists of 16 tables, each with a guest of honor with vast experience in the film business. If you are a producer looking to expand your network, I don't know of a better event. Just make sure you bring enough business cards!
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Paul Boross
I first met Paul Boross in Cannes, France at an evening beach party. I knew this was a person I needed to stay in touch with. I bought The Pitching Bible and I find myself always coming back to it. Paul and The Pitching Bible helped me discover pitching a film is no different than pitching a bank deal (except it's a lot more fun!). I really appreciate his encouragement to really go for it!