Want to Watch? Click Below Welcome to The Film Fund Podcast. In this week’s episode, we have the cofounders of BingeWave, Sharick LaMay and Devin Dixon. We sat down with Devin and Sharick to discuss their experience with BingeWave, the future of digital distribution for independent film, and tips for […]
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The Film Fund Podcast Episode 6: David Oster
Watch It Now Welcome to The Film Fund Podcast. In this week’s episode, we have filmmaker and The Film Fund contest winner, David Oster. David won $6,000 to make his short film, “I Love Jazz.” We sat down with David to discuss his experience with The Film Fund, the production […]
How To Assemble A Film Crew
Filmmaking is never a one-man job. It’s an endeavor that requires several passionate, hard-working, and determined individuals set on making a great film. If you’re a producer — whether for a low budget short film or a large scale feature — it’s your job to construct a solid crew of […]
The Film Fund Podcast Episode 5: William DeJessa
Watch It Now! Welcome to The Film Fund Podcast. In our fifth episode, we have cinematographer and part-owner of Rittenhouse Filmworks, Will DeJessa. We sat down with Will to discuss cinematography and the business side of filmmaking. Tune in for an in-depth discussion that provides some great insights for filmmakers […]
How To Do A Script Breakdown
Your script is finally ready for production, now what? Now, you need to open your laptop back up and once again, go through your script, page-by-page, to conduct a script breakdown.
Funded Filmmaker Showcase: Rachel Lindsay aka “Sink”
Rachel Lindsay aka “Sink” received gift cards from KitSplit to help her produce her short film! We asked Sink a few questions about her background and current presence in the independent film world.
The Film Fund Podcast Episode 4: Avi Setton
Watch Now! Welcome to The Film Fund Podcast. In our fourth episode, we have the filmmaker and one of The Film Fund’s judges, Avi Setton. We sat down with him to discuss screenwriting, teaching, filmmaking, and what he looks for in contest submissions. Tune in for an in-depth discussion that […]
Pre-Production Tips: The Most Important Things To Remember
Pre-production is where all your planning and organizing takes place. It’s arguably the most important phase of any film production, which will require a great sum of effort. Even some of the top-notch producers struggle with this part of the filmmaking process, so don’t be discouraged.
Funded Filmmaker Showcase: Sarah Young
Sarah Young received three months of Adobe Creative Cloud to finish post-production of her short film! Interested in receiving funding for your work? Submit to our funding opportunities for the chance to win funding up to $10,000 for your short film as well as other prizes like Sarah did. We asked Sarah […]
The Film Fund Podcast Episode 3: Sunday Dinner
Want to Watch? Welcome to The Film Fund Podcast. In our third episode, we have the writers, director, and producers from the short film we funded, “Sunday Dinner”— Don Fanelli, Darren Miller, Kevin Mead, and Nate Vaughan. They received $6,000 from The Film Fund to produce “Sunday Dinner.” We sat […]
Best Visual Effects Tools For High-Quality Post Production
Visual effects, also known as VFX, has taken the creative and imaginary world of filmmaking to the next level. It has brought stunning and alluring visuals to our films and has given filmmakers a lot more creative freedom.
Sound Design 101: The Ultimate Guide To Great Film Sound
When you’re starting out, filmmaking can seem like a daunting task. Sometimes it feels like there are so many elements you have to worry about. One of the biggest things that can get overlooked is film sound design. Beginner filmmakers are usually preoccupied with the visual elements, and sound can […]