Making movies is expensive. Iāve written about micro budget filmmaking, but what if youāre wondering how to make a short film with NO budget? Here are my thoughts on how to produce and film a short film if you have literally zero dollars to put towards it. Remember...
What does a film producer do? When I first started working in film, that was a big source of confusion for me. Iād always thought that the producer was the one who funded the movie, but my producer friends were always making phone calls and updating spreadsheetsā¦ and...
Itās a question that comes up a lot in our DMs. Everyone wants to know how to make money as a filmmaker. Iāve written before about independent film funding, but paying for a creative project is very different from paying yourselfā¦ and paying your bills. Everyone...
Social media is a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, itās a free way to self-promote, connect with audiences, and get your work out in the world. On the other hand, it can be a lot of work, the algorithms can be opaque and confusing, and it can at times be...
The question of writing a screenplay vs novel is a big one. Maybe you have a story to tell and arenāt sure how you want to approach it, or maybe you are experienced in one format and are interested in branching out. Regardless of your goals and experience, letās dive...
Do you know how to write POV in screenplays? POV shots can be hard to get right. Some people say screenwriters shouldnāt include them at all, and they should leave that creative decision up to the director. However, sometimes a story really needs to be told in a...
If youāre an artist or creative person of any kind, artist dates can be essential. Artist dates, simply put, are dates you take yourself on, time you set aside to nurture your creativity. Some are focused on specific artistic actions, while others prioritize new...
If youāre an artist or a creative person, sometimes you probably feel blocked, stalled out, or unable to think of your next idea. You are also likely to struggle with things like perfectionism, or feelings of imposter syndrome in relation to your creative life. Thatās...
Are you a genre filmmaker looking for horror film festivals to submit your film or screenplay to? Are you a horror lover who just wants to go see some exciting indie films? Are you a filmmaker who is curious about the world of indie horror films? Today I have listed...
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