These are a set of resources that I have put together for students and amateur film makers to get them started. They sure helped me learn a couple of tricks.
Videos
Robert Rodriguez’ 10min Film School
Film Riot
Books
Robert Rodriguez’ Rebel Without a Crew
Screenplay by Syd Field
Screenwriter’s Workbook
The Writer’s Journey
Story by Robert McKee
The Guerilla Filmmakers Handbook
How to Shoot a Feature for $10,000
Film Directing – Shot by Shot
What they don’t teach you in Film School
Programs
Movie Magic Screenwriter
Final Draft
Dramatica
Celtx
Movie Magic Scheduling
Movie Magic Budgeting
Websites
Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers (CSIF)
CSIF Mailing List
Emmedia
Quickdraw Animation Society
Alberta Buzz
