Giant Spider Sketch Soon To Be Released

After viewing the rough cut earlier this week, producer Roth Rind said, "This is by far the most hilarious film I have ever seen from Sheldon Steere (Director)."

After partnering with SVFS, saltysamuraistudios took off on their quest to create an award winning comedy short film. In the words of Rind, "In my opinion they have a money maker. Congrats."

SVFS and Salty Samurai Studios has not yet set a release date, however, we will keep you updated

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"Who Is Brandon Horn?" SVFS Contracts with WVC

In March, 2009 several of the founders of Silicon Valley Film Studios interviewed with Professor William Clay of West Valley College regarding their upcoming film "Who is Brandon Horn?" Boran Vukajlovic, writer and director of one of the segments in the film, introduced SVFS to the West Valley team and requested that SVFS be a part of the production of the film. SVFS is proud to support West Valley College and has signed on for the production of "Who is Brandon Horn?" in Fall 2009. For more information, please visit:

www.whoisbrandonhorn.com

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SVFS Contracts With Mid-Nite Cinema To Produce "Room For Rent"

On Monday August 10, 2009 Silicon Valley Film Studios finished the final contract with Mid-Nite Cinema to produce their new comedy "Room For Rent."

The short film is about an engaged couple forced find a complete stranger to fill their empty room for rent. The journey is jaw dropping and chair crashing hilarious.

The director, Bryan Moriarty, told SVFS, "This is by far the craziest and most hilarious thing we've ever done."

"'Room For Rent' will have people rolling on the floor," stated Roth Rind, producer for the short film. "I walked on set to see how the director was doing and within in minutes my stomach was hurting from laughing so much."

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SVFS Interviews With David Heyman: Starting Out As A Producer

Silicon Valley Film Studios had the amazing opportunity to speak with David Heyman, the producer of such films as most of the "Harry Potter" movies, "Yes Man" and many more. The one question that burns in the minds of young film enthusiasts is: how does one become a producer?

"When it comes to being a producer or director people wonder if it's all about who you know, or if it's all about what you know," said Heyman during the interview. "The truth is it's both, however, who you know definitely comes out on top.

One of the basic skills one needs to hone into before becoming a producer is networking. Without it, you're sunk."

When you were getting into the film business, why did you choose producing? Why not directing?

"I didn’t have talent in writing and I really didn't see myself as a director, but I did have the talent to get things done and on the move. You must use your talents wisely."

Once a movie has gotten out of pre-production and finally starts filming, how often do you find yourself on set?

"You find yourself on the set only as often as you think you are needed. Once on set you make sure not to step on the toes of the director, but strictly support him. However, this does not mean you keep entirely silent. You can be supportive by questioning and challenging in the most supportive of ways. You don’t want the director to feel like you are looking over his shoulder."

How is it you are able to work on multiple movies at once?

" One word: Delegation."

What is the difference from an executive producer and a producer?

"In my experience I’ve come to learn that sometimes the title is just given away for something as simple as writing a check for the film. The titles are ambiguous. You can get the title for just about anything. However, to really be a producer for the film you have to work like one."

Can you explain how a producer gets involved in a film? Does the studio approach him? The director?

"I simply find a script or a novelist that has a potential blockbuster story and expand on that. One thing that makes the biggest impact is that you are passionate about your film. If you have no passion, your investors will see that as well and it is sure to fail."

After the interview, Heyman made sure to leave us with one final note:

"Remember that your peers rise with you and don't take rejection personally. There have been many projects that I have been rejected on but remember it's not you they are rejecting. Good luck to all of those who want to be in the business. It's tough, but with enough drive and confidence you can do it."

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Help SVFS Partner with YouTube!

Silicon Valley Film Studios is trying to join the YouTube partnership program. The only way to do that is to get at least a THOUSAND hits per video. Help SVFS achieve this by watching our videos on YouTube and share with as many of your friends as you can!

What are the benefits of the YouTube Partnership Program? YouTube has the following to say:

As a YouTube partner, you will be able to share in revenue-generating opportunities.
• Share revenue from relevant InVideo ads overlaid on your videos and banner ads running next to your videos to earn money
• Participate in co-marketing & branded entertainment opportunities with top brand advertisers.
• Utilize your own sales to sell your own ads.

Use our Insight analytics tools to optimize your existing content and create more targeted content to satisfy your audience and advertisers.
• Learn about your audience demographics, and what they are watching
• Learn more about how your audience discovers your content
• Compare how your content is doing against competition
• Learn what content you have is the most popular & engaging
• Determine at a video level where your content is really successful, and where it falls flat

YouTube can help you protect your content and brand.
• Protect the integrity of your brand with branded channel options available only to partners.
• In addition YouTube offers many Content Management tools for copyright protection that anyone may use, regardless of whether or not they are in a partnership with YouTube

We will serve your videos reliably, and at the highest resolution possible.
• YouTube offers HD to it's users for particular content that merits a richer, lean-back viewing experience.
• The player offers 16:9 aspect ratio
• Join the ranks of our other high-quality content providers already in the Partner Program

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SVFS Is Looking For A Special Effects Artist To Join The Team

Silicon Valley Film Studios has an opening on the team for an ambitious film maker. Currently SVFS is looking for a special effects artist that works with Autodesk products and After Effects CS3 or CS4.

There are many projects coming up that involve a lot of compositing and 3D modeling. If you are interested in joining our team please contact us via the "Email Us" button on the left. Please provide your name, years of experience with the selected products, and a link to your reel.

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SVFS Teams Up With Salty Samurai Studios for Comedy Sketch

On July 3rd, 2009, Salty Samurai Studios began filming their new comedy sketch the "Giant Spider." Directed by Matt Olson and Sheldon Steere, the movie takes a "Robot Chicken" like approach to a giant spider attacking a local city.

Silicon Valley Film Studios has teamed up with Salty Samurai Studios to help make this comedy sketch the best it can be.

Look for the "Giant Spider" sketch sometime in late August. You can visit www.saltysamuraistudios.com for more details.

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