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  Film video Magazines , Online journals : I have listed few popular filmmaking and video magazines official website along with the online journals which sends regular ezines about filmmaking.Please write to me to include any website or article.
 

Venkat's handpicked articles and websites :

1. Hollywood Reporter
                   In September 1930, former film salesman William R. "Billy" Wilkerson published the debut issue of The Hollywood Reporter, the entertainment industry's first daily trade paper. The banner headline read, "INDIE REVOLUTION." The online edition has all categories Film , Television , Home video and Movie awards, tv awards , film festivals

2. Kamera
                   kamera.co.uk is a UK-based website dedicated to covering arthouse, independent and world cinema. Our aim is to provide intelligent and well-written features and reviews on a site that is easily accessed and updated regularly. They have Blog and directory.

3. Scriptmag
                    Scriptmag is dedicated for screenwriters.Their site lists Screenwriting Contest , screenwriting Links , Scriptmag Discussion Board and screenwriting events , festivals.

4. FILMMAKER - Magazine of independent films
                   FILMMAKER covers the most intriguing independent feature films that will be released in theaters over the subsequent three months. Active filmmakers, directors, producers, cinematographers, writers, and editors throughout the independent film and digital cinema community read FILMMAKER for an incisive look at the industry today.The site has a elaborate listing of film festivals , filmmaker forum , film sites , filmmaker blog , Film resources

5.Filmjournal
                     Film Journal International, now in its 71st year, is a trade publication covering the motion picture industry, including theatrical exhibition, production, distribution, and allied activities. The online edition has Features , Film reviews , Guide for distribution, Exhibition, equipment etc

6. Filmthreat
                    Film Threat’s mission is to champion the increasingly popular explosion of independent and underground films.The site lists film festivals , Film features and Film reviews

7. MovieMaker Magazine
                     MovieMaker Magazine is a quarterly chronicle of the world of independent motion picture art and business and the personalities who inhabit it. It is commentary, how-to information, new product reviews, financing strategies, humor, criticism, photography, illustrations, and candid interviews with above-the-line trendsetters as well as behind-the-scenes craftspeople.The site lists Call for Entries & Crew Call , Filmmaking classifieds ,etc

8. Cineaste
                   America's leading magazine on the art and politics of cinema.

9. Boxoffice
                  Boxoffice.com - Online version of the print magazine. Film reviews, Film news, industry classifieds, exhibition articles , buyers directory , back issues, subscription information, and links.

10.Premiere
                    Premiere magazine online edition with film reviews , film news , dvd reviews and a very active Movie message board

11.Audiencemag
                    In 1968, Audience began reflecting on old movies while reviewing new ones.
Entirely on-line since ’98, we’re still at it. Has lots of film reviews .

12.Guardian film
                   Online edition features Film reviews , Video and Dvd , Trailer of latest films , etc

13.Makeupmag
                     Make-Up Artist Magazine is read in 50 countries around the world and was created in 1996 by Emmy Award Winning make-up artist Michael Key.The online edition has Make up message board , Makeup news , etc.

14. Filmmakers
                   Film industry related suppliers of goods and services use filmmakers.com to reach filmmakers, screenwriters, editors, agents, producers, film distributors, and other film industry-related professionals, semi-professionals, amateur and students.Filmmakers.com features contests , filmmaking features , filmmakers message board , etc

15.Imagesjournal
                     We want to understand the world we live in. We want to understand why a particular actress appealed to the audience. Or why a particular movie has remained a vital part of our culture while other movies of the same time period (possibly more popular ones in their time) have faded away. We believe in questioning our surroundings. In short, Images is for people who don't just passively watch movies. Features of imagesjournal

16.Preview online
                    Provides Information on upcoming movie releases and international film production calendar for major and independent studios worldwide.

17.Movie Marketing Update
                    The Movie Marketing Update tracks the latest movie, DVD, and television marketing trends and techniques in order to help entertainment marketers to stay informed.

18.Screendaily
                     Sreendaily.com is a fantastic site with many useful sections like world box office , Production listings , Industry jobs , Conferences , Film reviews etc

19.Sensesofcinema
                     Online film journal devoted to the serious and eclectic discussion of cinema.The site includes editorial , Book reviews , Great directors , Top tens , etc

20.Brightlightsfilm
                    Bright Lights Film Journal is a popular-academic hybrid of movie analysis, history, and commentary, looking at classic and commercial, independent, exploitation, and international film from a wide range of vantage points from the aesthetic to the political. The site sections such as documentaries , Experimental films , Animation , Hong kong films , Japanese cinema , film festivals , Director profiles and book reviews .

21.Cadrage
                    French language journal written in with the spirit of serious reflections on cinema

22.Sight and sound
                    Each month Sight & Sound magazine brings you informed commentary on world cinema from the very best writers and film critics. You'll find extensive DVD coverage and every new cinema release reviewed with full synopsis and credits.

23.Urbancinefile
                   Focus on australian films. With over 20 years experience in entertainment publishing, film journalist Andrew L. Urban and his partner Louise Keller launched Urban Cinefile in February 1997.The site has Film reviews , news , Forum etc

24.Independent Film Quarterly
                  Your complete source to applicable information relating to the independent film community.includes online articles , film festivals , etc

25.Cinema-scope
                    Online and print film magazine that explores film from an international perspective.

26.Vertigo magazine
                    Vertigo is a unique project which champions innovation and diversity in form and culture for independent film and the moving image. Through its magazine, website and special events, Vertigo engages audiences, educators, students and practitioners, introducing new work and critical debate.

27.Indieslate
                     Print and online magazine focussed on independent films

28.Sound and vision mag
                    A fantastic magazine with many sections in its online edition such as buying tips , Entertainment , Sound and Vision Forums etc.

29.Microcinemascene
                   A movie genre that features low-budget films shot mostly on digital video, edited on a computer, and then distributed via videotape or over the Internet. A small exhibition space used to display alternative and underground films.

30.DV
                   Focusing on non-linear film and video editing. Includes equipment reviews, commentary, tutorials, and news.Dv.com has sections such as reviews , features and community

31.What video
                    The online home of Britains biggest-selling audio-visual magazine has news , home theatre reviews , articles and more.

32.Camcorder & Computer Video
                  C&CV appeals to a broad spectrum of video consumers, from those preparing to purchase their first camcorders, to event videographers setting up post production editing suites. Regardless of their level of expertise, readers find in every issue relevant new product reviews, how-to stories as well as expert advice on solving video-related problems. Industry resource

33.Videography
                  The print and online resource for the video production professional . The sections include classifieds, videography news , colums etc.

 

I look farward to add more articles and sites as and when i come across them. Please send your Articles , recommendations to venkatrocks66@gmail.com

 

 
   
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