Thomas Verdi
Funded Filmmaker Showcase: Rachel Lindsay aka “Sink”
Rachel Lindsay aka “Sink” received gift cards from KitSplit to help her produce her short film! We asked Sink a few questions about her background and current presence in the independent film world….
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….
Funded Filmmaker Showcase: Sarah Young
Sarah Young received three months of Adobe Creative Cloud to finish post-production of her short film! Interested in receiving funding for your…
Best Visual Effects Tools For High-Quality Post Production
Visual effects, also known as VFX, has taken the creative and imaginary world of filmmaking to the next level. It has brought stunning and alluring visuals to our films and has given filmmakers a lot more creative freedom. …
Sound Design 101: The Ultimate Guide To Great Film Sound
When you’re starting out, filmmaking can seem like a daunting task. Sometimes it feels like there are so many elements you have…
The Most Important Things To Know About Film Budgeting
Film budgeting is a very crucial component to the pre-production phase regardless of the type of film you’re planning to make — whether it be a low budget short film, an independent feature, or a high budget Hollywood blockbuster….
Tips For Filming In Small Spaces
Sometimes, the measurements of a room can spell your downfall. You come up with another awesome idea for a video or short film, only to be confronted with a filming area MUCH smaller than you imagined….
Introducing The Film Fund Podcast
The Film Fund is proud to announce the start of an all-new podcast, The Film Fund Podcast! Hosted by The Film Fund’s Executive Producer, Thomas Verdi, this video and audio experience will take a deeper dive into some of the amazing things going on at The Film Fund….
How To Get Your Independent Film Financed
Figuring out how to finance an independent film can be just as hard — if not harder — than actually coming up with and developing a strong idea or screenplay. Oftentimes, independent filmmakers determine the type of film they’ll make based on the amount of money and resources they will be given or have access to while making the film. …
3 Tips For Staging And Lighting Exterior Shots
Creating the perfect outdoor setting is everything when it comes to filmmaking, and capturing stellar outside lighting can make or break the overall tone of a film….
How To Make A Music Video
Music video production, like most other artistic projects, can be a very challenging and demanding process. However, it can also be a very thrilling and exhilarating experience. …
How to Come Up with Ideas for Music Videos
So, you’re interested in making a music video but you may also be struggling with coming up with an idea. First things…
