CONTEST: Design our Cover!

The 2011 edition of ITVS’ Production Manual will be available in March, and we’re looking for your help for the cover photo.

Submit an image by February 4 showing your own independent filmmaking process in action — at a shoot, on the set, at the editing bay, you name it.  If your photo is chosen, you’ll win your own copy of the manual with your photo and credit on the cover, plus a bonus CD!

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Recent Talkback About Independent Lens

Always thought-provoking, sometimes controversial, Independent Lens brings you documentaries, dramas, shorts and Web-exclusive projects made by independent thinkers. Check out some of the recent Talkback from viewers about films airing this month.

POWER PATHS

“In viewing this documentary, hearing and seeing the damage to the people in this area, just reinforces my belief that we all need to work smarter and harder to change our economy from the disastrous path corporations have put us on.”
Posted by: Beverly Franco on November 10, 2009

“I have been searching for some kind of good from people and became very excited and happy (while also releived) when I saw last nights program about the renewable energy. Now I know what path to follow. I am so proud of the American Native Indians. They’ve always been the morally good human species. Thank you for beings such an inspiration.”
Posted by: Polarbear on November 8, 2009

“I was particularily moved by the comment ‘We are the United States of America. There is no absence of resources or technology for us not to do the right thing.’ This should be a mantra for all Americans to lead the world to do the right thing.”
Posted by: Dan Knockel on November 6, 2009

View more Talkback and submit your own for POWER PATHS >>

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Tags: cinematography, design, organ donation, renewable engery

Take the Quiz: Which Object Are You?

How does the design of your cell phone, toothbrush or couch impact your life? Tune in to Independent Lens on PBS next Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 10:00 PM for the premiere of OBJECTIFIED. Director Gary Hustwit (HELVETICA) looks at our complex relationship with manufactured objects, the people who design them and the creative process behind their work. Step inside the offices of the world’s most influential product designers to see how these objects influence us––oftentimes without us even knowing it.

There are objects in our world that bring us particular joy or spark immediate recognition. Truly great design doesn’t have to be expensive; in fact, things often become common precisely because they are the most innovative.

Which iconic object best captures your personality?

Take the quiz to find out >>

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