Film Equipment
Have a movie in mind but don't have the equipment to film it?
Ashfield’s Belding Memorial Library loans out filmmaking equipment, including a digital camera, microphones, a tripod, softbox lighting, and more! All you need is a library card. More information here.
Northampton Community Television is a great resource, providing FREE rentals! More information here.
Editing Software
Ready to start editing your film? Here is a list of free and open-source software that you can download now.
Music and Sound Effects
Looking for that perfect soundtrack to accompany your scene? A vast wealth of recorded music exists out there that can be used for free. Websites like Mobygratis or Rumblefish are great sources for independent and non-profit filmmakers and film students to obtain a license free of charge. You can also try searching the internet with terms like: fair use music, public domain music, fair use songs. Here are some sites that provide royalty free music and sound effects: