When producing a movie, it is crucial that you find the cast and crew most well suited for your film.  The most professional way of going about this would be by contacting an agency, but this could be a little bit difficult if you are an up and coming independent […]

Budgeting is something that must be well thought out in your production because if it’s not, it can easily derail your production and set you completely off course.  If you need assistance in regards to budgeting, be sure you check out our funding opportunities which can help you to win […]

A Production Assistant (PA) is a critical part of any film set. A PA job is an entry level job, but the presence of a production assistant is essential on any film set as they are able to complete any jobs and tasks as needed on set. If you’re looking […]

When you think of life on a film set, health and safety should be at the top of your list. Crafty is a service which strives to achieve these things via food and beverage. It’s extremely important that you incorporate Crafty into your set, despite the added expense to your […]

Something important for you to know before you even begin producing your film is what type of camera best suits your project. This can be a difficult decision to make and you must be sure that you’re educated on the different types of cameras so you can best portray your […]

If you’re beginning to produce your own film but realizing it takes more hands on deck than you originally thought, you should probably think about bringing a best boy onto your set. I know one of your first thoughts is probably one regarding your budget: where does another set of […]

Something that can easily be overlooked when producing your own film is the acquisition of film insurance.  Whether you’re too excited and want to immediately get started on your project or you simply don’t know that you should acquire film insurance, it is crucial that you do your research and […]

Producers play an imperative role in your film, especially during the pre-production stages, but it’s important to remember what they do during production as well. If you’re eager to work with a producer, but unsure what exactly that will entail, be sure to check out our contests for the opportunity […]

The production design department is an integral part of the filmic art, so in order for you to understand what it is and how to showcase it best, let’s examine it piece by piece. Production design helps ground you in the world of the film; it includes all of the […]

When beginning to study film, it can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming to sift through all the different jobs on a set.  If you’re anything like me when I first began studying film, I saw the term “gaffer” and immediately thought to myself, “what is a gaffer?!” So, let’s break […]

Learning how to bring all the moving parts together on the set of an indie film can be tough, so let’s break it down and dive into the roles of key grips and grips on your set to help you get started.  If you’re unsure what a grip is, the […]