Note: this post isn’t sponsored. Yet! 😉 Creating a budget is one of the most crucial pre-production steps. Have you ever seen a movie and thought “Wow, I can really tell they made this on a low budget?” Film budgeting is a big part of the filmmaking process. It’s just […]

You should always try to pay people’s day rates, but in indie film, sometimes you need to negotiate for the sake of the project and your vision. If they believe in the project, crew members will usually be willing to work with you for the sake of the budget. Always […]

Welcome movie-lovers and filmmakers to this edition of The Indie Filmmaker’s Guide! Today I’ll be discussing a part of pre-production that has the ability to slash unnecessary film expenses and allow you to stay one step ahead of pesky production problems. Can you guess? Location scouting. Let’s start at the […]

There’s no one successful way to fund a short film. You can apply to grants, submit to a script competition, a screenwriting competition, run crowdfunding campaigns, and more. However, one method may be better than another depending on the details of your project and the filmmakers involved. 1. Short Film […]

One of the most important pre-production steps is figuring out your budget. How much money do you need to produce your film? Without an accurate budget in place, you’ll have no idea how much funding you’ll need for your project, and you’ll have nothing to restrain you from overspending. Before […]