There’s no denying the impact that low-budget and short films have on cinema today. Low-budget and short filmmaking have been shaping movie trends and starting careers for generations. Though they’re less glamorous and publicized than big blockbusters are, they can be just as successful. Take Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs, for […]
When learning how to become a filmmaker, it is important to understand how and why film festivals are relevant. Festivals exist to showcase and praise films but also to generate and create publicity and popularity towards films. Festivals can also present gifts to filmmakers who win awards or have films […]
Yes, there are ways to make your film look professional if you’re not a professional (yet)! Especially when your specialty is guerilla filmmaking, you’re probably always on the lookout for the best tips and tricks to make your movie look more professional and to shoot your name into the spotlight. […]
You’re an amateur filmmaker, you’ve just finished your first or second film, and now you’re ready to show off your hard work. But soon you realize that Hollywood doesn’t dish out movie deals to any average Joe, so what do you do? The answer: submit to film festivals. Many of […]
Lighting represents one of the most important aspects of filmmaking. Whether you’re shooting short films, documentaries, or even interviews, lighting can makes or break any picture. And if you have a specific lighting style in mind for your project, you can even work it into your pitch. Producing with a […]
If you could be transported into the world of any movie, which movie would it be? Maybe you immediately thought of the buzzing industrial cityscape of Blade Runner or the sea of Guy Fawkes masks filling London’s quaint streets in V for Vendetta. Whatever movie world you thought of, it […]
Note: we mention a lot of brands and products in this post. At this time, no company has sponsored this post. We just like this stuff 🙂 . When putting together an independent film budget, you’re going to want to make sure to set a realistic number for post production […]
Point of view might be the most underlooked aspect of film financing. Consider the points of view of potential film investors. Before even thinking about your project, consider the points of view of your potential film investors, whether they’re the gatekeepers of film grants, screenwriting contests, or even the friendly […]
Going it alone works for some industries, but according to Casey Neistat, filmmaking is a sport. And most sports require teams to score points. When talking about the sport of film financing, points from film investors and film financing companies become dollars (or equity, pardon the finance reference) for your […]
Hey, it’s me, Tom, founder of The Film Fund. In addition to being a film producer and a financier with The Film Fund, I’m also a filmmaker myself. In this post, I write about how I got things on the cheap or for free for my award-winning short film, “Son […]
In this post, we list some resources that will help you learn how to make a short film from pre-production through post-production. This post is more for beginners, but it never hurts to go back to the basics for those who possess a bit more experience, either. We list a […]
It’s interesting data that tells a story, but it probably won’t help you tell your story. This infographic, created by Bo McCready (@BoKNowsData), shows the respective rise and decline of film genres over the past one-hundred years, and our friends at No Film School did a nice job of pointing […]