Movie Studio Deadlines: The Secret To Film Producer Productivity
When it comes to producing films, you’ll often find yourself stuck. Maybe you have writer’s block, and your screenplay has hit a wall. …
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At Filmmaking Stuff, we are dedicated to providing filmmaking articles related to production, production equipment (cameras, lighting, audio), film scheduling, budgeting, casting and directing. From time to time, we will also include articles from guest filmmakers. We have provided the following ideas and filmmaking tips so that you can take action and make your movie.
The Importance Of Color Grading In Your Film
Color grading will give every film you create a unique vibe. At Filthy Look Films, we have leveraged our toolbox to create campaigns …
12 Steps On How To Make A Documentary
Want to know how to make a documentary? Where is this documentary going to be shown (or where do you envision it being shown)? Who is your targeted/primary audience? Answering these questions helps you determine…
Stop Asking Permission And Make Your First Feature
Stop asking permission to make your first feature. As a film producer, you do not need someone else to validate your talent. You …
Are You A Rebel Without a Crew?
Don’t try filmmaking alone. It is too challenging. You can’t know everything. To speed up the process, find people who complement your skill set.
The Momentum of Production
I’ve equated the process and momentum of movie making to this story. Imagine your movie is this big, round rock. In development, that’s …
Why Having A Stress Free Film Shoot Is Like A Unicorn
At first thought, the idea of a stress free film shoot sounds appealing. I mean, who wouldn’t want to have the perfect production …
When You Can Know an Investor will Close
Closing investors is an art form. It takes intricate preparation. You have your pitch, your business plan, and all your elements in place. …
What To Do When Your Filmmaking Sucks Real Bad
What do you do when your filmmaking sucks? It is tough to admit that a movie you made (that you thought was brilliant) …
Your Filmmaking Story
What is your filmmaking story? I don’t mean your idea or the synopsis of your film or documentary, or TV series. What I …
How To Become A Modern Independent Filmmaker
Many times an independent filmmaker considers indie film to be sacred and avoids working with studios. Other filmmakers think studio movies are the …
How To Survive The Movie Business
Surviving the Movie Industry in times of change is similar to surviving other industries going through change. Necessitated by the need for cash (survival), many of you will be forced to see the world as an entrepreneur. Even if you aren’t ready, you may have to learn how to produce your own profitable movies…
What Morgan Spurlock Can Teach Us about Brand Sponsored Entertainment
Morgan Spurlock’s new documentary “Crafted” explores the worlds of Georgia knifemakers Bloodroot, San Francisco restaurant Bar Tartine, and Nagatini Pottery in Japan. By …
How To Achieve A Cinematic Film Look (On Your Next Production)
If you’ve ever watched a film, you have experienced the cinematic film look. While the aesthetic is hard to describe, you know it when …
Nine Reasons Why Documentary Filmmakers Are Heroes
In this filmmaking article, Faith Fuller shares 9 surprising reasons why documentary filmmakers are heroes.
7 Steps For Thriving As An Independent Film Producer
Going up against the major film studios can be daunting for an independent film producer, especially when budget constraints and access to shooting …
Fueling the Next Media Evolution: Lessons for Pandemic Filmmaking
Last year inextricably altered the ways that we connect, collaborate, and create. While physical distance poses some challenges (and likely many disappointments), it …
Get a Movie Made: 5 Things You Need To Know
In this filmmaking article, film finance expert Tom Malloy shares tactics on how to get a movie made, with the 5 essential strategies you need to succeed.
Question: Should Filmmakers Move To Hollywood?
One big question asked in the indie film community is this: Should filmmakers move to Hollywood? Take a quick sec to read this filmmaker’s response.
The 5 Immutable Laws of Successful Filmmaking
Serious indie filmmakers stop at noting until the movie is actually in the can – or these days – in your hard drive. Still if you’ve been working to make movies for any length of time, you know there are days when you hit obstacles, sometimes so seemingly insurmountable that you just want to give up on your project. Don’t do it!
Quarantine: How I Made An Award Winning Feature Film In My Storage Unit
In my late twenties, I promised myself I would make a feature by the time I was 40 years old. I had a …
How To Make Your First Feature Without Going Bonkers
Sooner or later the filmmaking bug hits you. . . It’s like a far off voice or compulsion. But like breathing, for the serious independent filmmaker, the need to make a feature is always present.
3 Surprising Reasons You Should Make A Horror Movie
Our first feature was a silly zombie movie. The production value was horrific. But the movie got a write up in Premiere Magazine, Fangoria and about one hundred horror related websites. As a result of this buzz, our crappy horror movie gained a cult following and sold very well…
Five Ways To Succeed As a Modern Filmmaker
The world has changed. If you are looking to become a filmmaking success, this article is for you. We share 5 ways you can succeed as a modern filmmaker.
How To Break Down and Schedule Your No-Budget Movie
If you’re a first time feature filmmaker, you do not need a gazillion dollars to join the feature club. But you will need to learn how to replace money with ginormous creatively. And once your screenplay is complete, then the next step in the filmmaking process is your initial breakdown and schedule.
How To Avoid Your Biggest Filmmaking Mistake
The biggest filmmaking mistake you can make is waiting for someone else to give you permission make movies. Read this filmmaking article.
The 5 Laws For Landing Film Industry Jobs
If you’re a newbie to filmmaking, I’m going to give you the advice I learned early on. This has since become my work and success philosophy. And as you chart your film career, maybe this stuff is worth considering.
How To Achieve Your Dreams In Filmmaking
So you want to Achieve Your Dreams in filmmaking. I don’t know what your specific dreams may be. You may want to be …
How To Navigate The American Film Market
The announcement was made that the 2020 AFM (American Film Market), will be a “Virtual Market.” Cannes 2020 was the first market to …
Who Else Wants To Sell A TV Show To The Networks?
So you have a TV Show idea and you want to sell it. Before we get into some action steps you can take, …