Here I will list resources to help in every step of your production, from casting to final cut. Everything an independent filmmaker needs to create their vision.
Pre-Production:
www.sagindie.org Want to get sag actors, but have no budget? Here is how to do it.
http://www.breakdownexpress.com/ Post casting calls, get talent.
http://casting.backstage.com/ The Actor's Resource.
http://www.spacestationla.com/index.php Very inexpensive option for casting calls or even a photo shoot for the up and coming photographer.
Production:
http://filmmakeriq.com/ A vast amount of tutorials, tips and resources for nearly every aspect of production.
http://diyphotography.net/ Very useful for photographers as well as filmmakers.
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/ Another great photography site.
http://www.videomaker.com/ Magazine that offers product reviews, production tips, webinars and more.
http://www.hv20.com Forum for users of the Canon HV20,30 & 40.
Post-Production:
http://www.creativecow.net/
http://www.lafcpug.org/
http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/fcp_homepage_index.html
http://www.geniusdv.com/
www.withoutabox.com Submit to film festivals worldwide.
www.vimeo.com Share your work in glorious HD. Limit 500mb per week. (Up to 5gb for paid users)
Editing Software:
http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/finalcutpro/
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/vegaspro
http://www.avid.com/US/
http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere/
Effects Software:
http://www.redgiantsoftware.com/
http://www.borisfx.com/
http://www.videocopilot.net/
Free Stuff:
http://pistolerapost.com/pluginz/
http://www.mattias.nu/plugins/
http://www.chv-plugins.com/
http://toolfarm.com/plugins/index.php/Free_Plug-ins#Apple_Final_Cut_Pro_Freebies
http://www.sonnyboo.com/downloads/filmmaker.htm
http://zadie.com/free-stuff/
