Writer and director of the short film “Sunday Dinner” — funded by The Film Fund! — answered some of our questions about why he writes and directs. Don pitched a one-sentence entry that had our judges in stitches, and it also presented a compelling premise and a great use of […]
Sound design can be thought of in a few different ways. What does a sound designer do in film, and what is sound design in film? Well, first off, it differs from sound design for theater (or “theatre” for the purists out there) in that it does not occur live. […]
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David Oster, writer and director of the short film we funded, “I Love Jazz,” answered some of our questions about why he writes and directs film. We funded David’s project because of his pitch’s compelling premise and its creative use of funds. “The Film Fund allows filmmakers a chance to […]
We’ve been busy here at The Film Fund, and we’re finally ramping up to produce even more films to help independent filmmakers get their passion projects off the ground. With our newly-launched funding network, filmmakers will be able to submit to ongoing funding opportunities after entering one of our main […]
“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, […]
Reading time: 4 minutes Now, there’s no exact way to ensure you will receive funding from one of our contests, but following the advice in this post will allow you to make your entries more competitive. If you already know what The Film Fund is, feel free to skip the […]
Reading time: 3 minutes If you’re a screenwriter or are trying to learn how to write a movie script, there’s not much that’s more intimidating than staring at the dreaded blank page. You can read posts on how to become a screenwriter, screenwriting format, or even how to get screenwriting […]
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 […]
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 […]