Sun Tzu, Machiavelli, and the Art of Preparation for Crowdfunding Filmmakers
In this crowdfunding article, John T. Trigonis shares advice for crowdfunding filmmakers about the importance of prep in any crowdfunding campaign.
Jason Brubaker
My Secret Filmmaking Software Stash Revealed
In this filmmaking article, Jason Brubaker reveals the story behind his secret filmmaking software stash and how you can benefit. Read this article now.
This Jack Marchetti Movie Is Not A High Fidelity Sequel
In this filmmaking interview, Jack Marchetti tells us about his next movie and how it is not a High Fidelity Sequel.
One Filmmaker’s Journey: Rise of The Fellowship
In this filmmaking interview, filmmaker Ron Newcomb talks about making, marketing and his distribution strategy for Rise of the Fellowship.
20 Filmmaker Thought Leaders To Follow on Twitter
There are a lot of great filmmaking resources and filmmaker thought leaders in Twitter. But the problem is, there are a LOT of filmmakers Tweeting. To help you out, I have listed 20 Filmmakers To Follow on Twitter.
How To Record Surround Sound
Wondering How To Record Surround Sound? Check out this awesome filmmaking article by production sound mixer, Richard Ragon.
How To Meet Rich People So You Can Get Movie Money
In this filmmaking article, producer Jason Brubaker explains how to meet rich people so you can get movie money.
How To Promote a Movie: Case Study for Soldiers of Paint
In this guest filmmaking article, producer Doug Gritzmacher outlines the grass roots movie marketing strategy his team utilized for Soldiers of Paint A …
All-Day Filmmaker Summit
Who Else Wants To Join 3 Established Filmmakers Willing To Reveal Their Step-by-Step System So You Can Finally Make Your Movie And Sell …
First Feature: The Death Together
As I type these words, I’m hoping that whatever filmmaking tips I’m about to share are useful. And while I don’t know all …
Screenwriting With Jim Makichuk
As a screenwriter, your goal is to get your writing made into movies. So you write and write and write. And through perseverance …
Short Horror Filmmaking With One Last Dive
If you are looking for short film ideas, you might want to consider making a short horror film. My buddy sent me the …
Why You Need To Sell Movie Merchandise
After you make your movie, people will email asking when it’s available. This period of time is called the social window. It’s the …
Crowdfunding Kentucky Rivalry: Red V. Blue
For many filmmakers, running a crowdfunding campaign has become an essential phase of the film financing process. A few days ago, Filmmaker Rory …
Send Digital Movie Files After Crowdfunding
Picture this! As a filmmaker, you just finished a successful crowdfunding campaign. You not only hit your goal, but exceeded your own expectations. …
Episodic Funding Model
Brian Norgard is the founder of Chill. And today he stopped by Filmmaking Stuff to share news about the Vigilante Diaries, which is …
Crowdfunding Field Guide
Crowdfunding is a great way to get word out about your project, test your marketing concept and hone your skills as an entrepreneurial …
Jim Cliffe directs Danny Glover in first feature
As a filmmaker, it is essential that you have a crystal clear vision for your movie. From there, you must take the necessary …
Rae Dawn Chong and The Celebrant
Rae Dawn Chong is an actor, writer and producer. As the eldest daughter of comedian Tommy Chong, she started acting at age 12 …
The Social Window
Do you remember the old days when you would see a movie in the theater and then wait months for the movie to …
Your Movie Facebook Fan Page Is Not Big Enough
In this filmmaking Podcast, I decided to share details about WHY you need to build a facebook fan page. I also decided to …
Delegate To Your Filmmaking Team
Trust in filmmaking is essential. The reason you have a crew is because together the sum of the collaboration is better than what …
Hire A Line Producer
As a filmmaker, you need a team. Having an experienced Line Producer or Production Manager is invaluable in the prep phase of your …
Do You Need Film Distribution?
Over the past months, we have witnessed an evolution in the ways movies are seen and sold. Before you decide on your film …
Get Press To Cover Your Movie Projects
If you asked me how to get press to cover your movie projects ten years ago, I would have told you to hire …
Future Proof Your Film
Film distribution is changing. In addition to the major marketplaces, there are about 200 platforms (and growing) where you can feature your movie. …
Battle Online Movie Piracy With Piracy Pollution
Whenever I give talks related to movie distribution invariably somebody in the audience will ask me my thoughts online piracy. And my response …
How to Crowdfund an Oscar Winning Movie
Crowdfunding has become a successful strategy for filmmakers to raise money to make their movies. If you were paying attention, you probably noticed …
How To Set Up A Movie Website To Promote Your Film
As a modern filmmaker, you need a movie website. For some of you, setting up a movie website is simple – you probably …
Film Crowdfunding
There are a lot of filmmakers who think it’s still 1990. While it is nice to dream of Hollywood deals, the Modern Moviemaker …