Links
Regional Theaters
- Endless Mountains Theatre - The only locally and independently owned movie theatre in the Scranton area.
- F. M. Kirby Center - Downtown Wilkes-Barre arts center which features a well programmed foreign/art house film series.
- The Pocono Cinema - Located in East Stroudsburg, the Pocono Cinema screens many of the prime current art house and independent releases.
- The Dietrich Theatre - This Tunkhanock Theater programs a variety of main stream and independent features.
- The Strand Theatre - This small two screen theater in the college town of Kutztown features first run films and special revival screenings.
- The Civic Theatre - An arts center in Allentown which features a fine seasonal art house/independent film series.
- The Campus Theatre - Located in the college town of Lewisburg, the Campus Theatre programs mostly art house and independent features as well as specialty programming including classics screenings, special children's films and the occasional themed film festival.
- The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre - An award winning local community theater that has been serving the community since 1923.
- The Northeast Theatre - Site includes audition dates and times as well as roles available. Professional theater in the newly restored Hotel Jermyn also includes weekend acting workshops.
- Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble - offers professional performances as well as community theater and acting workshops, site lists show times and audition dates.
Production Organizations
- Archon Films - Independent film company based in the Scranton, PA.
- Digital Valley Studios - Digital production, post-production, transfer and duplication services.
- For the Rest of Your Natural Life Productions
- One Laugh At Least - Regional improv comedy troop
- Spooky Dudes - Bringing classic horror flicks back from the dead, one screening at a time.
- WVIA - Public television and radio for Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Central Susquehanna Valley.
- AFA (Artists For Art) - Promotes local interest in the arts; includes award winning art gallery.
Filmmaking Resources
- Fortune Casting - Casting for TV, Film, & Stage; Corporate & Live Events; Commercials & Print.
- Scranton Film Office - Offers location scouting, links to government, logistical assistance, and casting opportunities.
- Filmmaking.net
- DocumentaryFilms.net
- www.dv.com - An excellent resource for all budding directors with articles written by and discussion boards moderated by industry professionals.
- Dependent Films - Source of tools and utilities for filmmakers that may be useful on your future projects.
Reviews
- Film Buff OnLine - Run by CFP's Rich Drees, this is an online film magazine devoted to film history.
Regional Film Festivals
- The Black Bear Film Festival - Held annually in the middle of October in the town of Milford, PA, this festival not only showcases nationally released arthouse films but regionally produced features, documentaries and shorts. It also programs films that have some direct connection to Pike County.
- Delaware Valley Film Festival - Format for student and independent film makers to showcase their projects.
- Philadelphia Film Society - Home for both the Philadelphia Film Festival (held every April) and the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (Every July).
- Pocono Mountains Film Festival - Held in the Stroudsburg area, this festival devotes significant screening time to independent shorts and feature films.
- The Tribeca Film Festival - Held at the end of April every year, this festival was first organized by Robert DeNiro and is open to screening independently produced features and shorts.
Distributors
- Atom Films
- Cinram - DVD manufacturing. (Formerly Wea Manufacturing), located in Olyphant
CFP Location Providers
Equipment
- studiodepot.com - A great spot for one stop equipment shopping
- bhphotvideo.com - Another great site for equipment shopping
- http://www.bogenimaging.us - tripods/cameras
- ezfx.com - Deals in jib arms and cranes to add extra production value to your shoots
- jvc.com - Support for the JVC digital video camera
- profeel.com - Carries cameras and other equipment including dollies, cranes, zoom remotes
- promax.com - Specializes in editing equipment and software
Online Contests
- Movies Askew - Sponsored by director Kevin Smith (Clerks) and his production company ViewAskew, this short film contest allows directors to submit entries which are voted on once a month, with a year's worth of winners facing off against each other for the grand prize.
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