Paul Harrill's weblog designed to discuss and encourage what he calls “Self-Reliant Filmmaking,” the process of making high-quality, low-cost films utilizing small labor systems. Paul is an independent filmmaker formerly located in Knoxville TN, Philadelphia, now in Southwestern Virginia where he also teaches courses in Film and Video Production at Virginia Tech.

One independent filmmaker's record of his arduous process to develop, finance and produce a totally independent, digital, feature film.

The group blog of a unique collection of artists, from Hamilton, Ontario to Los Angeles, CA. Editor and founder John Campea (Former Client Services Director of Satellite Studios, a Visual Effects and 3D animation Studio which worked on films like Sin City, Spy Kids 2, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and The One), calls it "a pundit site, if you will, for the Movie Industry."

A group blog where several filmmakers discuss their films that are currently in some form of distribution, whether on DVD, VOD, mail-order, theatrical, or being shown at film festivals. Welcomes new contributors with application.

News and reviews of international independent, classic, experimental, trash, shorts and foreign films and festivals by "Mr. Blue." His motto: "Don't hate the media, become the media!"

Mike Curtis' weblog, a "How To Guide for Digital Filmmakers" Mike shares his latest research and commentary etc. on utilizing HD for independent filmmaking. He is also available for paid consulting.

Jeffrey Wells blog. Includes insightful reviews of films he's seen at advance screenings and festivals, as well as sharp and witty observations about the industry. Jeff is a film writer and critic based in Los Angeles.

Independent film blog by Ray Pride, a film critic and the film editor of Chicago's Newcity free arts weekly. He is also an accomplished photographer and documentary filmmaker. He is a regular contributor to the Chicago-based arts website Sharkforum, and has also written for indieWIRE, Nerve and Salon.com. He is also a contributing editor to Filmmaker and Canada's's Cinema Scope. Pride was a guest reviewer on "Siskel & Ebert" in 1999.

The film blog of David Bordwell and Kristen Thompson. David is Jacques Ledoux Professor of Film Studies at the University of Wisconsin and the author of numerous books, essays and articles on film and film art. Kristen is a full time writer and also author of several books about film, including "The Frodo Franchise: The Lord of the Rings and Modern Hollywood."

The blog of screenwriter William Martell. "The adventures of a professional screenwriter and frequent film festival jurist, slogging through the trenches of Hollywood, writing movies that you have never heard of, and getting no respect. Sex? Violence? Pointless nudity? In my films: yes, in my life? Tune in and find out."

The group blog of a southern California based film organization whose motto, "Never Wait" has propelled them to utilize the digital revolution to their advantage and make movies on their own, rather than waiting for "the industry" to give them permission. They welcome new, talented, motivated contributors to cast or crew. *See So Cal Film Group

Sarah Jo Marks blog about the world of Documentary Filmmaking. Sarah Jo is a Southern California native who works as a producer's rep, and freelances as a producer, film festival programmer and film distribution consultant. She is also a contributing editor for International Documentary Magazine.

Mike Flynn's blog about his family run independent film/video production company in Moorpark CA. B-Scene Films is a small post-production Apple FCS centric business. Mike and his wife Nancy also make the occassional short film.

“Agnes Varnum provides a lighthearted yet highly informed approach to covering the documentary scene on her blog, and offers plenty of links and resources for filmmakers to boot - from tips on getting distribution to making money online with your movies.”--Jonny Leahan, indieWIRE.com Ms Varnum works in publicity and marketing for documentaries at First Run/Icarus Films and is a contributor to IndieWIRE and International Documentary. *See also Re:Sources in blogs.

"Artist or Hobbiest? Filmmaker or Yutz?" Josh Oakhurst asks at the outset of his blog's biography, a question many indie filmmakers can relate to. This Portland, Oregon based indie filmmaker's weblog documenting his journey as an artist is not to be missed.

The blog of AJ Schnack, an independent filmmaker based in Los Angeles. AJ has written and directed documentaries, short narrative films, music videos and commercials and has experience as an executive producer as well.

The personal webblog of Daniel Nemet-Nejat, a writer and independent filmmaker based in New York City. Daniel has also written about film and pop culture for Wired, MovieMaker and others.

Mark Allen's blog about his continuing career as a writer, director, and ground-breaking visual effects pioneer. He has over 16 years of professional experience in film and television and over 120 produced screen credits. In 1996, his name appeared in 10% of every movie released at Blockbuster.

A blog by filmmakers about the ups and downs of creating independent feature films.

Community blog for the annual South by Southwest events in Austin, including their Film Conference and Festival, Interactive Conference and Festival, and Music Conference and Festival.