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Pre-production

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writing logline
April 1, 2021

Tips for Writing Your Logline

If you want to go anywhere with your film, you’re going to have to write a logline. Here, you’ll learn some basic…

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film location
March 4, 2021

How To Find The Best Film Locations For Your Short Film

“Choosing a location is integral to the film: in essence, another character.” – Ridley Scott Securing the best possible film locations for…

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script writing
February 23, 2021

How To Come Up With Short Film Ideas

Short film ideas can be made for significantly less money than features, increasing their chances of being produced. One of the reasons…

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Screenplay Format
February 9, 2021

Screenplay Format Tips

You’ve got a great idea for a movie but you’re not sure where to start with writing a script. This blog will…

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film casting
February 4, 2021

How To Cast The Right Actors For Your Film

You can have an award-winning script, high-end camera equipment, and all the resources in the world, but if you lack talented actors,…

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January 14, 2021

What Is The Best Film Equipment For My Production?

This seems to be the big question for filmmakers. What is the best film equipment for my production? Whether you’re just starting…

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do i need a storyboard
December 27, 2020

Do I Need To Storyboard My Film?

Storyboarding is a crucial part of the pre-production planning that visually maps out your entire project — which greatly benefits you and members of your crew. …

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December 17, 2020

How To Assemble A Film Crew

Filmmaking is never a one-man job. It’s an endeavor that requires several passionate, hard-working, and determined individuals set on making a great…

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script breakdown
December 10, 2020

How To Do A Script Breakdown

Your script is finally ready for production, now what? Now, you need to open your laptop back up and once again, go through your script, page-by-page, to conduct a script breakdown….

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pre production tips
December 3, 2020

Pre-Production Tips: The Most Important Things To Remember

Pre-production is where all your planning and organizing takes place. It’s arguably the most important phase of any film production, which will require a great sum of effort. Even some of the top-notch producers struggle with this part of the filmmaking process, so don’t be discouraged….

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Someone typing on a laptop
October 20, 2020

How to Turn a Story Idea into a Script

Before you embark on the long and arduous yet thrilling journey that is writing a screenplay, you should make sure you have…

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A photo collage symbolizing a mood board
October 12, 2020

How a Mood Board Can Help Fund Your Film

You’ve finished crafting the perfect script, and you’re more than ready to begin production. However, you quickly realize your production will require…

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