COOL WEBSITES

FILM NETWORKING:

www.filmindependent.org Film Independent is a film community based in Los Angeles with 4000 plus members. Not only do they offer great networking for $95 a year, but they also offer Film Labs, camera and casting room rental.
www.filmmakersalliance.org Filmmakers Alliance is a Los Angeles filmmaking community that offers monthly meetings, seminars, filmmaking labs and networking for $195 a year.
www.shootingpeople.org Shooting People is a film community based in London, New York and Los Angeles.
www.wif.org Women in Film is an organization that promotes women in the film industry. They have seminars, mixers, screenings etc.

www.documentary.org The International Documentary Association website. A community for documentary filmmakers.
www.indieclub.com IndieClub is a networking website for filmmakers, actors, writers and everything inbetween.
www.indiewire.com Indiewire is a daily news digest from the world of independent film.

www.indiewire.com Indiewire is a daily news digest from the world of independent film.
www.donedeal.com Done Deal is a screenwriters website with forums and discussions about the craft.
www.inktip.com Inktip is a screenwriters website with forums and also a listing of potential screenwriting gigs.
www.script-tonic.com Script Tonic is a script doctor website geared towards the emerging screenwriter run by our very own Andrew Zinnes.
http://johnaugust.com John August, writer of BIG FISH and CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, giving tips and advice on screenwriting.

www.filmla.com Film LA is the permitting authority for Los Angeles and parts of LA county. If you need to shut down a street or engage in stunts or pyrotechnics, they will guide you through the process and obtain the approvals required for the permits.
www.film.ca.gov The website for the California Film Commissionwhich includes state parks and tax incentives.
http://discoverlosangeles.com A website for play and fun in Los Angeles.
http://golosangeles.about.com A guide for everything to do in L.A.
www.lafilmfest.com The website for the Los Angeles independent Film Festival.
www.lashortsfest.com The website for the preeminent short film festival in Los Angeles.

www.craigslist.org A general website for everything and anything ranging from accommodation to jobs.
www.mandy.com Production crew website with a detailed job board.
www.productionhub.com Production crew website containing items for sale, vendors and a job board.

www.withoutabox.com A portal for filmmakers to apply to film festivals and competitions with a discount. Linked to imdb.com.
http://travel.state.gov/visa Official United States visa website.
www.accuweather.com A weather website for anywhere in the States.

www.HandHeldHollywood.com Where Gadget Obsessions Meet Hollywood Professions. An excellent website for all of you interested in filming with your iPhone, exploring how you can use your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch in your filmmaking career and where you go to to find some great filmmaking Apps.