"Indie Film Q & A with Heidi Van Lier: I'm in high school, what should I be doing right now?"

"Indie Film Q & A with Heidi Van Lier: I'm in High School, What should I Be Doing Right Now?" from Film Independent's website (http://filmindependent.org/content/indie-film-q-heidi-van-lier-i%E2%80%99m-high-school-what-should-i-be-doing-right-now)

The following article is by Heidi Van Lier, a Indie Filmmaker. Her goal of this article was to describe the different list of things for those interested in film and how to make their work better. Her list started with Research and went all the way to Rinse and Repeat. It is an interesting article with hints of humor in it. You can tell that she really enjoys her work as a Filmmaker and loves helping others out. Lier has made a book, gives out her email, and even meets with people to discuss any questions interested people may have in Indie Films. If you are interested, below is the title of her book, and websites where you can possible connect with Lier:

The Indie Film Rule Book: Film Festival Rules (www.lulu.com/indiefilmrulebook)

heidi@indiefilmrulebook.com

www.twitter.com/heidivanlier

"Types of Mixes"

"Types of Mixes" is a list of different ways on how to create mix tapes and the different kinds there are, and which you should stay away from. From Crush tapes all the way to Themed tapes there is a wide variety to choose from. This is a great guide to creating a mix and creating one that means a lot to you.

"Types of Mixes" in Cassette From My Ex: Stories and Soundtracks of Lost Loves, edited by Jason Bitner

"Barely a Mixtape"

The short story, "Cassette from my Ex: Stories and Soundtracks of Lost Loves" is written by Katie Krentz. In this story she describes her summer after her first year of college. Krentz describes her short relationship she had with her best friend, Luke. Also the time when he gave her a mix tape. She reminisces over that time and songs also during the time as she remembers her summer of '99.

"Barely a Mixtape," by Katie Krentz in Cassette From My Ex: Stories and Soundtracks of Lost Loves, edited by Jason Bitner

"Roller Boogie"

The excerpt from the story "Love is a Mixed Tape" is written by Rob Sheffield. It is based on his junior high school years and his taste of music during the time. Sheffield describes his taste and how it had changed so much up until now. Sheffield's music is progressed and he tells the story of how he would always volunteer to be in charge of creating mix tapes for the school dances. Also how he would specifically choose songs that the girls would enjoy. In this excerpt he reflects on this and laughs at what he could have possibly been thinking and shows on how he has grown up and changed over time.

"Roller Boogie" in Love is a Mixed Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time by Rob Sheffield