Is there a forum somewhere which is like this but for directing and production.

Im looking for specific answers in terms of funding, marketing, distribution, etc.

I do music videos and a commercial here and there, but I realized I wanted to do film a bit late in my academic career, so all the stuff I know Ive learned the hard way. (through experience)

Here are some more forums to check out
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/forumdisplay.php?f=8
http://forums.creativecow.net/

SAG Indie does monthly free workshops that might answer some questions---check out their website to sign up.
http://www.sagindie.org/resources/contract-workshops/

Thanks, I'm checking out all of these links.