THE DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING

An in-depth discussion with Michael and Mark Polish

Saturday, October 14, 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center
$15 SEM14R

The Polish Brothers have written, produced and directed four feature films: Twin Falls Idaho, Jackpot, Northfork and their most recent, The Astronaut Farmer, which has its world premiere as the closing film at this year’s Mill Valley Film Festival. Recounting their artistic rite of passage for aspiring movie makers everywhere, Michael and Mark Polish have written The Declaration of Independent Filmmaking, a practical guide to writing, shooting, editing, scoring, promoting and distributing both short and feature films. In this spirit, they will share their practical knowledge of filmmaking, from a film’s inception to its distribution, and answer questions. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand what it takes to survive (and thrive) as an independent in the ever-changing landscape of filmmaking.

The only one you can count on to get your film made is you. Left to chance and other people, your screenplay will likely collect dust and your film may never get made. So if you are attempting to make your first film, learn from our successes, and learn from our mistakes. If you hear yourself saying, “No one wants to make my movie,” make sure that “no one” doesn’t include you. —The Declaration of Independent Filmmaking