For over fifteen years, FILMMAKER, the Magazine of Independent Film…

For over fifteen years, FILMMAKER, the Magazine of Independent Film has been an
extraordinary resource for the filmmakers, writers, directors, producers, cinematographers,
designers, editors and other highly educated professionals of the independent film and video
production community. Our 60,000 plus readers are leaders in the field, determined to be
involved in the production of interesting, intelligent independent films and long-form video
projects.

Published quarterly, FILMMAKER covers the most intriguing independent feature projects that
will be released in theaters over the subsequent three months, whether they originated on film
or video. Every feature article includes a technical side bar called How They Did It, detailing
the workflow and providing production and post-production technical specifications to help our
readers plan their own projects. Every issue also includes short eclectic reports on projects and
key people, incisive filmmaker interviews by other filmmakers and regular columns on
festivals, films in production, books, and DVDs.

When you read FILMMAKER, you will recognize a unique level of writing and industry
perception, rare in our culture of rehashed press releases and glitzy fluff. FILMMAKER was
founded by filmmakers and the editorial staff are active in film/video production, providing a
distinctive, highly informative view of the technical, business and creative choices made in the
production of independent films and digital cinema.

Look at a few of the industry leaders comments on our magazine. FILMMAKER Magazine
has earned the respect of working professionals throughout the independent film and video
industry. Some of our readers work in other areas of film/video production besides feature
films, including commercials, music videos and industrials. Other readers include busy film
producers and studio executives looking for a scoop on the talented newcomers mentioned in
our articles.

FILMMAKER reaches well over ten thousand subscribers, including IFP members in New
York, Chicago, Minneapolis and Seattle, as well as FIND members in Los Angeles. Over one
thousand bookstores and newstands, including Barnes and Noble, and Borders, offer the
magazine for sale. Paid circulation is over 34,000 an issue. Bonus distribution at key film
festivals and events insures that the magazine is read by the most active film producers and
directors in the independent film industry.

The website, www.filmmakermagazine.com, was created to support the efforts of the magazine
and offers selected articles from the current issue on newsstands as well as short timely online
features. Our regularly updated weblog, with an average of five new articles a week, attracts a
tremendous percentage of new readers. Our site also has a large resource section and a guide to
film festivals, which are referred to regularly by our readers.
       Some Filmmakers thoughts on FILMMAKER Magazine


FILMMAKER is bar none the best magazine covering the world of American Independent
Film. Beyond being informative, revelatory, and daring, it's an inspiration. Each time it arrives
in the mail I'm excited to find the story of another Fitzcarraldo-like effort by a new filmmaker
and, in reading such stories, I'm once again challenged to make my own films. The magazine is
a steadfast reminder of the pure and desperate urge from which good filmmaking arises. What
better thing for a publication to offer its readers than courage?

       Steven Shainberg Writer/Director/Producer Secretary, Fur



FILMMAKER keeps me in touch with virtually every strand of filmmaking that makes up the
independent world today -- from emerging student filmmakers to masters from abroad. I learn
so much from each issue, and each issue inspires me to learn more.

       James Schamus Focus Features CEO Brokeback Mountain, The Constant Gardner



FILMMAKER Magazine is an indispensable resource for so many independent filmmakers. Its
insightful articles are written by some of the most talented and interesting journalists in the
field. The magazine gives in-depth viewpoints on the people and trends that keep independent
film so vital.

       Barbara Kopple Writer/Director/Producer Harlan County, U.S.A., Shut Up & Sing



FILMMAKER Magazine began around the same time I started film school -- the fall of 1992.
I remember the early passion in the magazine -- those first issues were exciting and
informative. Fifteen years later much has changed in the world of film... however, the magazine
is as pure and vital as ever. Its enormous contribution to our film culture cannot be
overestimated.

       Todd Field Writer/Director/Producer In The Bedroom, Little Children



FILMMAKER is a touchstone, a thankful reminder of a community that appreciates
uncompromising films, films of ideas, films that challenge us.

       Patrick Stettner Writer/Director The Business of Strangers, The Night Listener