“Do I need a film permit” may be high up on your list of questions. Well, if you want to make sure everything is done by the book and avoid headaches or liability down the line, the answer is a resounding yes. Getting film permits or location releases represents a […]
Reading time: 4.5 minutes At The Film Fund, we believe that conflict drives story forward. Without conflict in your script writing, there’s nothing “exciting” about a story. There’s no sense of stakes or consequences. You can obsess over screenwriting format all day, but if your movie pitch doesn’t involve conflict, […]
The film industry is ever-growing and has never been hotter than it is today. In fact, in 2020, the industry is expected to gross 50 billion dollars in the United States alone. That’s quite the increase from 2016’s 38 million dollars, to say the least! Because of its popularity, more people are […]
Besides our blog, there are tons of great books and websites every screenwriter should become familiar with ASAP. You’ll find some of the most essential ones listed below. These range from the most established of classic screenwriting literature to modern websites updated regularly with new content. It’s all right here. Check […]
Finding the right crew for your film is like finding the right employees for a business or the right crew to fly a plane. Without them, success is not possible. To find the best crew for your production you have to be smart, outgoing, and willing to negotiate. So here […]
Note: this post isn’t sponsored. Yet! đ Creating a budget is one of the most crucial pre-production steps. Have you ever seen a movie and thought âWow, I can really tell they made this on a low budget?â Film budgeting is a big part of the filmmaking process. Itâs 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 Filmmakerâs Guide! Today Iâll 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. Letâs 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 […]