How To Create Your Own Career In Hollywood by Alexandra Boylan
Filmmaker Alexandra Boylan has gone from a homeless struggling actor to an award-winning film producer. She’s produced, wrote and starred in numerous films …
Film Producing
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 New Model of Filmmaking (For Serious Filmmakers)
What we are experiencing is the film industry equivalent of sweat shop labor flooding the market with cheaply produced product. And as a result of these diminished margins, filmmakers must now think in terms of volume. So instead of putting 100% focus on simply making one movie, the model must now involve planning for, and creating a library for a minimal budget.
How to Make a Zombie Feature for $5000
I completed a zombie feature film Project: Eugenics for only $5000. That’s right. It is an eighty-minute zombie feature film with various location …
How To Build A Filmmaking Team You Can Trust
For those of you planning to crank out some movies, I recommend you start small. Find a few collaborators and assign jobs based on interest. Then grab a camera and complete some micro projects such as music videos, short films and funny sketches for YouTube.
5 Movie Industry Success Tips
If you want to get ahead in the crazy industry of movies, you would be best to follow the following 5 tips for movie industry success:
The Basics Of Movie Lighting Techniques For Indie Filmmakers
For horror and sci fi, creating the element of suspense and danger, you should create a large amount of shadows. Creating silhouettes with the characters is another option. Create a sense of mystery with your lighting…
3 Easy and Cheap DIY Lighting Setups for Filmmakers
One thing I have observed is that every filmmaker (and photographer) understands lighting is an essential part of their work, but many indie …
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 to make …
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 project, your …
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.
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!
The Minimalist Guide to Camera Lenses (For Filmmakers)
Regarding buying camera lenses, some are better for photography, and some are better for cinema. You are choosing a particular lens, an aesthetic …
Warning: Planning Your First Feature May Drive You Bonkers
Planning your first feature can at times seem overwhelming. In this guest filmmaking article, filmmaker provides some useful tactics.
How To Become A Filmmaker: The Strangest Secret
If you want become a filmmaker, desire and ambition is not enough. Your ability to get a movie made, seen and sold relies …
Mobile Filmmaking: Make Short Films On Your Smart Device
In this article, we explore mobile filmmaking and how you can make short films on your smart device. Read this article to learn more.
How To Achieve Your Filmmaking Goals Fast
If you ever feel stuck in filmmaking, this article for you. You will discover simple life hacks so you can achieve your filmmaking goals fast!
Why I Upgraded My Camera To The Sony A7S II (And You Should Too)
I recently upgraded my camera to the Sony A7S II. And if you are like me, the last thing you want to do …
Filmmaking: How To Create A Promotional Hook That Your Audience Remembers
If getting a name attached to your movie is difficult, you’ll need to emphasize your hook. And if you’re lucky, your hook will be memorable. Do you have any controversy in your story?
What Happens When Two Films Have The Same Title
“Where is the murder?” Complicated emotions arise when you hear one of the most infamously polarizing directors of a generation is making a big budget horror …
The Shocking Truth About Modern Moviemaking
I don’t give a crap about the idiot Hollywood snobs who would much rather ignore you and your HD camera. And so what if you never worked with Spielberg or for that matter any “name” talent. And who really cares if some band of ivy league film school graduates spent their 30k making an 8 minute, 35mm short, when you decided to make a feature?
5 Movie Marketing Mistakes That Make You Look Dumb
In this movie marketing article, Jason Brubaker helps you avoid the 5 movie marketing mistakes that make you look dumb.
How To Produce An iPhone Film With Inexpensive Gear
The feature iPhone film Tangerine premiered at Sundance and was picked up by Magnolia Pictures. I loved how these filmmakers took it upon …
Filmmaker Kris Avedisian Talks About The Making Of “Donald Cried”
In Donald Cried Jesse Wakeman plays Peter Latang, a slick Wall Street mover and shaker who returns home to working-class Rhode Island for …
How To STOP Filling Your Closet With Camera Gear
If you’re looking for more camera gear and you haven’t yet made a film, you need to stop what you’re doing right now. Your priorities …
What The Making of Orange Sunshine Can Teach Us About Documentary Filmmaking
We met on the hard courts of Venice Beach to ball. Paddle ball. Not familiar? The game is basically miniature tennis meets ping …
Warning: Poorly Run Film Production Can Sour Your Career
Picture this! A new filmmaker begins their very first film production. He’s already living in the corner of someone’s kitchen, trying to scrape together a …
Five Things Every New Filmmaker Should Know
Being a new filmmaker is like navigating rough waters. In fact, making movies is one of the few jobs in the world that, …
The Indie Filmmaker’s Guide to Buying A Camera Drone
These days you can’t go into any electronics store without the temptation to buy some sort of camera drone. This makes sense. Using a drone can …
You Should Expect The Best Outcome For Your Movie
If you do not expect the best outcome for your movie, you should quit filmmaking. But even you have all the optimism in the …
Would You Cast Actors Based On Twitter Followers?
The other day I met with a pretty well known Indie producer. We were talking about audience engagement and how filmmakers are now responsible …