Cliffhanger Falls http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:56:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 Funny or Die Contest http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/funny-or-die-contest/ http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/funny-or-die-contest/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:56:06 +0000 admin http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/funny-or-die-contest/ Just thought we’d throw a shout out to all the filmmakers who made the top ten for Funny or Die’s contest.
http://www.funnyordie.com/promos/lgv_topten

Gotta love independent comedy!!

]]> http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/funny-or-die-contest/feed/ Deadline Extended! http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/deadline-extended/ http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/deadline-extended/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:53:54 +0000 admin http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/deadline-extended/ Were gonna move to a Six week deadline for new episodes. Hopefully this will make it easier on everyone to get those submissions in

]]> http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/deadline-extended/feed/ 2nd Episode!!! http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/2nd-episode/ http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/2nd-episode/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:00:11 +0000 admin http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/2nd-episode/ The story continues! CliffhangerFalls is pleased to announce a winner for the second episode has been chosen. From director Tim Harvey, the new episode “Old Friends” can now be viewed at www.cliffhangerfalls.com. Now the race is on for next month’s installment of the groundbreaking user-generated online soap opera spoof and the $1000 prize.

]]> http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/2nd-episode/feed/ New Episode has been Selected! http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/new-episode-has-been-selected/ http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/new-episode-has-been-selected/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:52:31 +0000 admin http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/new-episode-has-been-selected/ We have a winner for the second episode!! Its freaking amazing! will be up later this week. stay posted

]]> http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/new-episode-has-been-selected/feed/ Independent Film http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/independent-film/ http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/independent-film/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:32:34 +0000 admin http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/independent-film/ Some tips from screenwriting basics:

You have to use tax incentives, both domestic and foreign. Making a film in today’s market without utilizing the available incentives is just plain foolish.

Be sure to utilize the US federal Section 181 deduction to accelerate your investors return.

Diversify your recoupment strategies by utilizing for example merchandising, itunes (music), and niche markets.

Be sure your film has commercial appeal.

Keep your budget as low as possible, while maintaining production quality.

Be sure to use the highest level cast possible. Your above the line cost should be at least 30% of your total budget.

]]> http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/independent-film/feed/ 2 Weeks! http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/2-weeks/ http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/2-weeks/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:32:52 +0000 admin http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/2-weeks/ Just a little over two weeks until the next episode airs! All you filmmakers need to start getting ready to work on third.

]]> http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/2-weeks/feed/ Paranormal Activity http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/paranormal-activity/ http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/paranormal-activity/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:15:05 +0000 admin http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/paranormal-activity/ Check out this link…
http://adage.com/madisonandvine/article?article_id=139588

Josh Greenstein at Paramount is really on to something here. Using social networking to market low budget filmmakers movies is the future. We’re just hoping CliffhangerFalls can do the same thing.

]]> http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/paranormal-activity/feed/ Write Up in the KC Star http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/write-up-in-the-kc-star/ http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/write-up-in-the-kc-star/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:56:25 +0000 admin http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/write-up-in-the-kc-star/ Check it out!

http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/robert_w_butler/story/1497863.html

]]> http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/write-up-in-the-kc-star/feed/ Getting Word of People Working on Episodes http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/getting-word-of-people-working-on-episodes/ http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/getting-word-of-people-working-on-episodes/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:40:15 +0000 admin http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/getting-word-of-people-working-on-episodes/ We’ve had some people tell us that they are working on their episodes. We are really excited to see what gets submitted. Remember, $1000 dollars to the winning team, so get started!

]]> http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/getting-word-of-people-working-on-episodes/feed/ Halloween Specials http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/halloween-specials/ http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/halloween-specials/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:50:46 +0000 admin http://www.cliffhangerfalls.com/blog/halloween-specials/ Got dragged to Target last night and went through the Halloween stuff they had out. Great stuff there for anyone making an episode! Cheap wigs, eyepatches, and costumes. There was even a fog maker for $20. Go check it out if youre working on an episode.

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