Filmshooting

well no, there's no code of today in the US at least
it's been replaced by the MPAA

take a look at the documentary This Film Is Not Yet Rated if you're interested... really great film about censorship/ratings/etc.

anyone know of any free sound effect libraries?
are there any?

not as good as Maury
Maury actually pretends to care and it's hillarious
and the people on Maury aren't actors

You should watch Les Blank's film "Werner Herzog eats his Shoe" for inspiration.
seen it. very inspiring (and hillarious) stuff. Herzog is one of my heroes - moreso for his attitude than his style. some examples: he made his early films having no prior experience or education in film beyond a ...

I've had this idea for a short film bouncing around in my head for a while now, but I'm wary to attempt it
it's not a complicated film, but it's more ambitious than anything I've attempted before, and will certainly cost me more than anything I've shot before
but I think the reason I'm most hesitant ...

I'm always highly suspicious of contests and festivals that have submission fees but no prizes... especially when the contest or fesitval is online
even if it is "legit" it's still a scam in my book