You’ve finished crafting the perfect script, and you’re more than ready to begin production. However, you quickly realize your production will require funding and a ton of manpower to complete. This is where pitching comes in. Oftentimes, pitching will come between you and all the funding and resources you’ll need […]
Author: Philip Walker
Why You Should Think About the Art Department in Your Pitch
Are you a filmmaker itching to get their film into production? Perhaps you’re interested in pitching your idea or screenplay to someone, but are unsure who that someone is. Here at The Film Fund, our goal is to help filmmakers like you who are looking to pitch their idea and […]
5 Things You’re Forgetting in Your Film’s Production Schedule
Your production schedule will make or break your film. Failing to do any proper production planning and scheduling for your film will create a lot of issues for you and your crew. It will also make the experience of shooting the film far less enjoyable for everyone involved. This is […]
How to Create Your Film Budget with a Production Schedule
So, you’ve finished your script and you’re ready to take it to the screen. Bravo! The hard part is done — now it’s time for the fun stuff. Well, actually, before you get to do the fun stuff—like directing actors, working the camera, and traveling—you’re going to need to fix […]
Best DIY at-Home Film School Curriculum for $520
The filmmaking landscape, in this day and age, has become more massive and competitive than ever. It has also become a more readily available and accessible art form compared to the past where it seemed hidden within the gates of Hollywood and renowned film schools. There’s been an immense growth […]
Film School vs. Self-Taught: Pros and Cons
Many young, aspiring filmmakers tend to ask themselves: Should I go to film school? This question seems to be getting asked more and more frequently as time goes on while the film industry continues to grow. Nowadays, it seems like filmmakers now have access to an abundance of resources and […]
10 Things You Can Learn from a Screenplay Course
Have an idea for a film you want to put to paper? Perhaps you want to begin writing, but are completely flustered when it comes to properly writing a screenplay. Luckily, there’s no need to worry. There are multiple avenues you can take on learning scriptwriting, but in this particular […]
How a Screenplay Course Can Make You a Better Filmmaker
Interested in taking a screenwriting course? Great! Not only can a course in screenwriting make you a better writer, it can also make you a better filmmaker. The goal to tell a compelling and emotionally driven story shouldn’t solely be the job of the screenwriter, but also for the director, […]