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5 Reasons to Hire a Gaffer on Your Indie Film
When beginning to study film, it can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming to sift through all the different jobs on a set. …
5 Reasons to Hire a Key Grip on Your Indie Film
Learning how to bring all the moving parts together on the set of an indie film can be tough, so let’s break…
Should You Rent or Buy Film Equipment?
When producing a short film, it is imperative that you plan out your budget as clearly and precisely as possible, especially when…
How to Develop Your Short Film on a Budget
Making a short film has never been easier or more achievable. The technology, resources, and information available in the 21st century mean…
Tips for Following Screenplay Format
Screenplay Format “Check out the Big Brain on Brett!” Sound familiar? If you’re a film buff, as every aspiring screenwriter is, of…
Tips For Short Documentary Filmmaking
It’s the golden age of the documentary—at least, according to some media outlets. And there is no denying that the genre is…
How Long is a Short Film?
When making a short film, you should follow this general rule: make your film as brief as possible without taking away from…
Where to Find Film Grants
It’s difficult being an independent filmmaker. As with many things in life, the main obstacle that stands between you and bringing your…
What to do on Set to Ensure a Good Film Festival Run
If you’re following us here, it means you’ve most likely heard of film festivals like Sundance before. If you haven’t, though, let’s…
What to Do During Production to Create a Killer EPK
Something important to remember when producing your film is to craft a well-produced electronic press kit, or EPK. An electronic press kit…
7 Ways to Better Communicate with the Director of Photography
Given that your director of photography plays such an integral part in the production of your film, you’re going to want to…
How to Choose a Director of Photography
If you’re reading this blog here today, it probably means one of two things. One: you want to learn more about film….
