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Hitchcock is notorious for having used them. Spielberg has been known to hire armies of artists to create them, and, as filmmakers and educators, you can use them too.

If you register before December 31st, 2009, your name will be put in a drawing and the lucky winner will win a $100 Gift Certificate. Those whom have already registered with the competition will automatically have their name’s submitted into the drawing as well. You do not have to re-register.

With the availability of technology and equipment today, anyone can grab a camera, think of an idea, and step up to create some fantastic films … and some not so fantastic. However, even budding Spielbergs and Scorseses have to start somewhere. ...

One of the biggest misnomers about filmmaking is that you have to have a budget and expensive equipment, yet educators and filmmakers alike can spark creativity and innovation without spending a dime.

Next time you break out your camcorder, you might consider letting the kids do the shooting. You never know how it might benefit them as they grow.

Welcome to the official registration site for the Second Annual Young Minds Digital Times Film Competition presented by KidThrive.org in partnership with Converge magazine. We're pumped you're here to check us out, and we can't wait to see the talents you have to show off.

My mom joined me on vacation last week, and her one goal from our time together was to learn how to “Facebook better.” She sent me this cartoon via snail mail today, and as she notes, it’s indicative of our attempted Facebook lessons. ...