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For decades, Movie Magic Scheduling has been the industry standard for building production schedules. Many producers and assistant directors learned the craft of scheduling using its stripboard system, and it remains widely used across film and television productions. However, as filmmaking workflows evolve, many producers, …
When Thomas Verdi, founder of The Film Fund, first entered the film industry, everyone told him he had to use Movie Magic for scheduling and budgeting. It was the industry standard, after all. But like many filmmakers, he found it clunky, unintuitive, and difficult to …
For this month’s Behind the Pitch, The Film Fund founder Thomas Verdi sits down with filmmaker Katelyn McCulloch to discuss her background in film, the circus, and her Film Fund-winning short, "Cart Girls." Thomas Verdi: Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background …
For this month’s Behind the Pitch, The Film Fund founder Thomas Verdi sits down with filmmaker Vinny Anand to discuss his background in film, how he got his start, and his upcoming short film The Film Fund helped contribute to with a free Adobe Creative Cloud …
For this month’s Behind the Pitch, The Film Fund founder Thomas Verdi sits down with filmmaker David Oster to discuss his background in film, how he got his start, and the eerie short film he made with $6,000 from The Film Fund. David Oster and …
The following is from an interview with one of The Film Fund’s previous winners, Colleen Brady, who received a KitSplit gift card to help make their film Firebird: Built to Burn. Colleen C. Brady and Thomas VerdiJanuary 21, 2025 Thomas Verdi: So, could you tell …
The following is from an interview with one of The Film Fund's previous winners, Mike Gerbino, who received $5,000 to make his short film "Freelance." Mike Gerbino Host: Thomas VerdiDate: January 20, 2025 Thomas Verdi: Obviously, I know this, but just so we have it …
Introducing "Unknown Movie:" A New Feature Film Funding Project At The Film Fund, we've built a strong community of filmmakers, helping them bring their short films to life through our contest-based funding model. But over the years, we've heard the same question from countless filmmakers: …
Captivating your audience with impressive special effects doesn't have to come with a Hollywood-level price tag. Indie filmmakers often face the challenge of creating visually stunning films while working with limited budgets. However, with a bit of creativity and resourcefulness, you can achieve impressive special …
If you're looking for a masterclass in low-budget filmmaking, look no further than the movie “Clerks”. This 1994 cult classic, directed by the then-unknown Kevin Smith, has become a beacon of inspiration for aspiring filmmakers everywhere. Thomas Verdi, the founder of The Film Fund, loves …
