Before you embark on the long and arduous yet thrilling journey that is writing a screenplay, you should make sure you have a solid story idea. Who are my characters? Are they complex and multi-dimensional? Does there exist enough conflict and stakes to drive the story along? These are some […]
In today’s massive and largely competitive film industry, it’s becoming harder and harder to stick out of the screaming crowd of like-minded individuals begging to get noticed. You may feel that every story has already been told — so what’s the point? Here’s the thing, so what if almost every […]
You’ve finished crafting the perfect script, and you’re more than ready to begin production. However, you quickly realize your production will require funding and a ton of manpower to complete. This is where pitching comes in. Oftentimes, pitching will come between you and all the funding and resources you’ll need […]
Are you a filmmaker itching to get their film into production? Perhaps you’re interested in pitching your idea or screenplay to someone, but are unsure who that someone is. Here at The Film Fund, our goal is to help filmmakers like you who are looking to pitch their idea and […]
Your production schedule will make and break your film. Failing to do any proper production planning and scheduling for your film will create a lot of issues for you and your crew. It will also make the experience of shooting the film far less enjoyable for everyone involved. This is […]
So, you’ve finished your script and you’re ready to take it to the screen. Bravo! The hard part is done — now it’s time for the fun stuff. Well, actually, before you get to do the fun stuff—like directing actors, working the camera, and traveling—you’re going to need to fix […]
Interested in taking a screenwriting course? Great! Not only can a course in screenwriting make you a better writer, it can also make you a better filmmaker. The goal to tell a compelling and emotionally driven story shouldn’t solely be the job of the screenwriter, but also for the director, […]
Are you an independent filmmaker working with a micro-budget or low-budget film? You don’t want your film to look low-budget or have poor production value. We’re here to help with some tips to increase your film’s production value without going over budget. There are plenty of great ways to increase […]
You have a great idea for a story, but you’re not sure how to write a screenplay. You’ve got a great logline with an idea you can pitch to people, but need help with screenplay structure. Don’t worry, this blog will offer you the tools for how to turn your […]
Once you’ve written your screenplay or completed filming your film you’ll want to take care of that intellectual property to ensure that you can protect your created work. We’re here to offer some advice on why and how to copyright a script or film. However, we are not attorneys and […]
So you like being a leader? And you like organizing and doing pre-production? And you like the world of film funding? Producing just might be the right job for you. In this blog, we’ll talk about the different kinds of producers, what they do, and most importantly how to make […]
Sometimes the hardest role to fill in your production is the producer. Because a producer is usually a part of the project from the beginning, they offer input and work heavily in pre-production. But let’s say you have a great idea but no executives. We’re here with some helpful tips […]