FILMMAKING STUFF Tactics.

If you're seeking advice on how to fund, produce and sell your movie, these filmmaking articles will help you. You'll find that each article provides creative ideas and tips, with links to further information about filmmaking.

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screenwriting competitions

Six Screenwriting Competitions Every Screenwriter Should Know About

Once you finish your masterpiece script, the question of “what’s next?” invades your life. Whether you want to raise the money …

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screenplays that rewrite history

Should You Write Screenplays That Rewrite History?

A New York Times article stated that the producers of the Lincoln film are faithful to history—except for the part about vampires. The premise is that vampires killed Abe’s grandfather and mother so he vows to kill all the evil beings. And he wears a really cool long coat in which he can hide vampire-slayer weapons.

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making a documentary

Making a Documentary? Three Ideas That Really Work

When making a documentary, when and how you contact people for an interview depends on the person, their interest in your …

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movie promotion

How to Take Charge of Your Movie Promotion

The whole world of movie distribution is changing. This is important because the success of you movie depends on distribution. Given the deterioration of DVD sales channels, to become successful as a filmmaker, YOU are now responsible for sourcing, engaging and selling your movie to your intended target audience.

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career in the movie business

How To Establish A Career In The Movie Business

If you find yourself faced with filmmaking self doubt, you're not alone. The important part is that you at least get a picture of what you want that is very specific. Then you should take time to work backwards. And who knows, maybe a decade from now we will be working on movie projects together.

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Marketing Our First Feature

Three Lessons We Learned Marketing Our First Feature

Your filmmaking “Audience List” is your most important asset. And let me give you 5 reasons ALL filmmakers should start building their audience list (based on our mistakes) today!

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screenplay characters

How To Unlock Your Screenplay Characters

When writing a screenplay, there are lots of questions you can ask about your characters to get to know them better. Read this Filmmaking Stuff guest article from screenwriter Jurgen Wolff.

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get local publicity

How To Get Local Publicity For Your Film

When trying to promote a movie that folks have otherwise not heard of, all ink is potentially good ink. If you're producing …

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