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Tales from the Indie Film Trenches - video
In this interview, Pen Densham—professor, writer, producer, and director—talks about his experiences getting started in the indie film industry. His inspiring story also applies to the indie book publishing movement and will motivate you to work hard and follow your dreams. He realized early on that making it as an indie film maker was going to be tough. But if you wanted it enough and could figure out how to survive, there was a chance for you to create your own movies. Technology has made it possible to do so many new things. Densham believes that we’re in the beginnings of a giant renaissance. No one quite knows where it’s all going, but there’s a future in it for you as long as you believe in what you’re doing and are willing to work at it and—above all—can find some friends who are willing to work at it with you.