Angelo Bell: Trans Atlantic Filmmaking and Partnerships via IFP

by Angelo Bell

“…On behalf of IFP, thank you so much for your interest in our fellowship with the Cannes Producer’s Network. I enjoyed reading in greater depth about your upcoming slate, getting to know your work better, and hearing more about the direction you see your producing going in the coming years. The diversity and passion you have for these projects is impressive!”

Bottom line, didn’t get accepted, BUT, I did register for the Trans Atlantic Partner Program

TAP is a three-module intensive training and networking program for established film producers from Europe, Canada and the US. TAP offers a unique combination of intensive, hands-on training to help participants develop the specific creative and financial skills necessary for international co-production / co-venturing. The program’s goal is to encourage production through the discovery of new international partners and projects throughout Europe, Canada and New York. read article

Angelo Bell: My Films Are On IMDB :)

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by Angelo Bell

IMDB is going Youtube style and I’ve been selected to upload my films to their website. Now you can view two of my films in their entirety on IMDB.

I’m particularly fond of the films, Renounced and The First Time. And now I hope you can become just as fond of them as I am.

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Angelo Bell: Emergence of Imperfection in Storytelling

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by Angelo Bell

The beauty of telling a story with the written word is that you can always change it. You can improve upon the story if it lacks intrigue, you can make it more exciting, you can crank up the drama or ratchet down the sexiness. Whatever you want to do, you can do. A world of choices is available to you at the click of a keyboard key.

Most importantly — especially for the career-minded screenwriter — you can take this opportunity to fill in the plot holes. According to Wikipedia: read article

Angelo Bell: Fore-thoughts and after-thoughts (I screwed up…but I did good!)

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by Angelo Bell

I’ve been trying to avoid it, but it’s no use. I screwed up. I screwed up and now I’m paying for it.

Back during pre-production of BROKEN HEARTS CLUB  I should have spent more time with the schedule and location prep. I should have hired a 1st AD to take care of those things for me. I didn’t. Now I’m paying for it. read article

Angelo Bell: How to conduct proper research for your indie film

Good tips from a good guy:

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by Angelo Bell

The trouble with showbiz research is… everyone tosses around that word, “research” but many don’t tell you where to go to conduct that research. Too often I go to websites or read books that say stuff like this: read article