How I Got Lucky With My First Feature Film
First feature films are usually the hardest and, paradoxically sometimes the easiest to make. A lack of experience can sometimes be your best friend…
How We Won The Doritos Super Bowl Contest
While Doritos has been around since the 1960s, the brand has gotten even bolder recently, not only with flavor offerings, but also with …
How To Make a Doritos Commercial In Your Hometown
In this filmmaking article, filmmaker Kyle Kelley shares five tips on how to make a Doritos commercial in your hometown. Read the article to learn more…
How Filmmaker Michael Tully Made Ping Pong Summer
If you’ve ever wondered how to make, market and then sell a movie to Showtime, you’ll enjoy finding out how How Michael Tully made Ping Pong Summer.
Thoughts On The iMac 5k
Apple announced a new iMac 5K, the latest iMac. This new machine boasts a whopping 5k (5120 x 2880) retina display! That is an impressive number of pixels, to say the least. But aside from the new screen, is buying this one really worth it?
Script Breakdown and Film Scheduling
Making a good movie starts with a good screenplay. And assuming you’ve written, or you control the rights to a fantastic script that you would like to produce, the next step creating a script breakdown and film scheduling.
Thoughts On HitFilm
In this post production article, filmmaker Michael Head shares his thoughts on the popular editing software, HitFilm.
Thoughts On The GoPro Hero4 Black
In this filmmaking article, Michal Head shares his thoughts on the Thoughts On The GoPro Hero4 Black.
How To Sell Your Screenplay
If you want to know how to sell your screenplay, you’re in luck. When I was working for an indie producer in New …
Thoughts On The Atomos Ninja Star
In this filmmaking article, we share thoughts on the Atomos Ninja Star pocket-size ProRes recorder and deck. Read more…
Thoughts on The Sony FS7
The Sony FS7 is an amazing looking product that seems aimed at Canon’s C line, and the high frame rates for a (relatively) low cost make it [read more…]
How To Navigate The Toronto Film Festival (For Indie Filmmakers)
In this article, distribution executive Jason Brubaker provides a detailed account on how to navigate the Toronto Film Festival like an industry veteran.
Get Rid of Bad Audio Once and for All
In this filmmaking article, we focus on sound recording and share tactics for eliminating bad audio from your production, once and for all.
How To Promote Your Movie Fan Page On Facebook
In this filmmaking article, Los Angeles Producer Jason Brubaker explains why you need to promote your Movie Fan Page on Facebook.
Recent Blackmagic Design Updates Provide Good News For Filmmakers
In this camera article, filmmaker Michael Head shares news on recent firmware updates at Blackmagic Design and what they mean for filmmakers.
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.
The Atomos Shogun
DSLR filmmakers need to see what they are shooting. In this camera article, filmmaker Michael Head shares his thoughts on the Atomos Shogun.
The Sony A7s Camera
In this camera article, filmmaker Michael Head geeks out and shares his thoughts on the Sony A7s. Read this camera article and feel free to comment.
Undeadly Revisions for “Deadly Revisions”
In this article, filmmaker Gregory Blair talks about the process movies go through as they transition from scrip to screen.
How To Crowdfund Like Humphrey Bogart
In this crowdfunding article, John Trigonis offers tips on how to crowdfund like Humphrey Bogart. Give it a read so you can improve your crowdfunding.
How To Utilize Dual System Audio (On Your Next Shoot)
The eye forgives. The ear does not. Read this filmmaking article and find out how to utilize dual system audio on your next shoot.
Selling Your Film Outside The US (What You Need To Know)
If you are interested in selling your film outside the US, this new film distribution book from Sheri Candler and the Film Collaborative should help you.
How To Promote Your Movie With BitTorrent
In this filmmaking article, filmmaker Bojan Dulabi shows you how to promote Your Movie With BitTorrent so you can sell your movie.
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.
How The Rode Videomic Pro Produces Inexpensive Audio
When making a movie, it’s important to know the eye forgives and the ear does not. Filmmaker Michael Head shares his thoughts on the Rode Videomic Pro
Overview of the Zoom H2n
In this filmmaking audio gear overview, filmmaker Michael Head shares his thoughts on the Zoom H2n recorder (and why he still utilizes it in production.)
Overview of The Digital Juice Miniburst LED Lighting System
In this article, filmmaker Michael Head provides an overview of the Digital Juice Miniburst Lighting System.
Check Out the AJA CION
AJA has jumped from the realm of video capture and post conversion into the realm of camera design with the AJA CION. Read this filmmaking article.
Discover the Blackmagic URSA
Blackmagic is set to shake up the market yet again with the Blackmagic URSA. Read this filmmaking article to get our thoughts on the Blackmagic URSA.
Do you have a story… Or just a movie premise?
In this article, veteran screenwriter Jurgen Wolff explains the difference between a movie premise and a story.