Making a short film has never been easier or more achievable. The technology, resources, and information available in the 21st century mean making a short film on a budget is completely within your grasp. Producing a film within the bounds of a tight budget may seem daunting at first, but […]
It’s the golden age of the documentary—at least, according to some media outlets. And there is no denying that the genre is growing and becoming more and more accessible to viewers. Simply put, it’s a great time to be a documentary filmmaker. If you want to start getting serious about […]
When making a short film, you should follow this general rule: make your film as brief as possible without taking away from it. In the short film world, nothing is better than a work that keeps you engaged and can move you in mere minutes. Keep in Mind Time Restrictions […]
It’s difficult being an independent filmmaker. As with many things in life, the main obstacle that stands between you and bringing your projects to fruition is money. Fortunately, the internet has made it possible for you to find tons of film grant opportunities of all different types. How Film Grants […]
Something important to remember when producing your film is to craft a well-produced electronic press kit, or EPK. An electronic press kit is a method of promoting your work and it is typically sent to the press, film festivals, and other media outlets for promotional means. StudioBinder says it well: […]
Given that your director of photography plays such an integral part in the production of your film, you’re going to want to make sure that you are able to maximize communication with him or her. Therefore, it is crucial that you find the right person for job, and if you’re […]
If you’re reading this blog here today, it probably means one of two things. One: you want to learn more about film. Or two: you’re looking for tips on how to find your very own director of photography for your indie film. For right now, let’s assume it’s the latter, […]
In order to maximize efficiency on your indie film set, it would be beneficial for you, as the director, to make sure you are making your crew members’ jobs as easy as possible on them, especially your cinematographer. Since your cinematographer is so instrumental in production, ensuring their job is […]
It’s a well known fact that there are various producers and numerous minds that go into producing a film, but what isn’t well known is what all of those different roles actually are. Furthermore, if you’re ready to start producing your own independent film, you know how difficult and costly […]
Many of us have dreams of breaking into the film world and pursuing a successful career in the industry, but there are many different ways you can begin in the industry and it can be difficult to decide which path is for you or how to actually get your foot […]
Before starting to produce your independent film, it’s important to plan everything out to make sure you have enough hands on deck to fulfill all necessary responsibilities. If you’re ready to start producing your own film, you know how many responsibilities there really are. Someone who can help you to […]
Even though it takes an incredible amount of people to create a film, today, we’re going to focus on the writer of the screenplay and the producers. While the writer gives a tremendous amount of creative power to the film, they also have a strict screenplay format which they must […]