Five Ways To Make Your Short Film Awesome
When I got into filmmaking, short films were viewed as a calling card. You’d make a short, get into festivals and hope someone …
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How To Build Your Filmmaking Team Without Crooks
What I’m about to share is a cautionary tale, which should hopefully provide insights on how to build your filmmaking team, so you …
How to Make a Micro-Budget Feature Without Spending a Fortune
A little while back, we completed a micro-budget feature called “Wake Me When I Leave.” It’s a sixty-four minute psychological horror thriller. And …
How I Got Started In Filmmaking
In the morning, I would wake up with cupcakes mashed in my hair, stare at my fat face in the bathroom mirror, and leave for my appliance sales job. When sales were slow at the store, I would order cheeseburgers, and start eating. One day, when I really felt bad about my sad existence, I decided to do something. I went into my cubicle and started writing a screenplay. Since I never wrote a screenplay, I had no idea what I was doing. But I was so frustrated, and fat, and hating my life, that it didn’t take long until I had a first draft…
Memorize The Make My Movie Mantra (Then Take Action!)
The life you live today is a result of the decisions that you made in the past. The life you live tomorrow will be a result of the decisions you make right now. Make your choices, but choose wisely. The world is waiting to watch your movies. Take action: Make your movie now!
Five Filmmaker Success Tactics You Need To Utilize
If you’re filmmaker seeking practical filmmaking tips you can use TODAY, I’d like so share some thoughts with you. The world of filmmaking is changing. Producing content is getting cheaper. And distribution outlets are becoming increasingly accessible. While these changes have not fully hit mainstream Hollywood, you can rest assured that it’s only a matter of time until the ripple effect has a leveling impact.
How To Plan Your Theatrical Release
If you’re planning a theatrical release for your film, you are not alone. Many filmmakers dream of having their movies on the big …
How To Keep The Magic of Filmmaking Alive
There is just something totally magical about the creative process. When you’re making a movie, it isn’t about the outcome. I mean, yes, you want to do great work. And you want people to enjoy your show. But in the process, like the night before the first day of production – when you stare at your ceiling until 4AM, too excited to sleep. Wondering if you have enough equipment. Wondering if you’re crazy for choosing such a creative path in life. Dreaming of first film festival success, then a career in Hollywood when people ask you to work, instead of you asking for work… I mean, all of these thoughts flow through your mind.
What Quentin Tarantino Can Teach Us about Filmmaking
Early in my filmmaking career, I made a lot of mistakes – Many of these mistakes are attributable to a real lack of advice from people with experience. The following video offers good advice to new filmmakers who are looking for guidance. (And for those of us filmmakers who have produced a few features – this is still great advice!)
The Great Self Distribution Hoax
In this filmmaking article, we explains the great self distribution hoax and why there is no such thing as traditional distribution deal. Read more…
How Filmmaker J. Davis Made Manson Family Vacation
I had the good fortune of attending the Los Angeles Film Festival premiere of “Manson Family Vacation.” This quirky indie film stars Jay …
How To Find Cheap Filmmaking Locations
When money is tight, finding filmmaking locations can be overwhelmingly expensive. Assuming this describes you, I am sure you don’t want to go …
How I Use The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is an amazing tool for any indie filmmaker. In this filmmaking article, Bojan Dulabic lays out the pros and cons.
Ms. In The Biz: A Road Map For Thriving In Hollywood
In this filmmaking interview, Helenna Santos talks about how to become a successful “Ms. In The Biz” and provides a road map for thriving in Hollywood
How To Produce Hit Television Shows Like Charlie Day
Always Sunny in Philadelphia producer Charlie Day stopped by Filmmaking Stuff to chat about the show and share a little filmmaker inspiration.
The Best HD Video Camera For Filmmakers On A Budget
In this filmmaking article, filmmaker Michael Head shares thoughts on the best HD video camera for filmmakers on a budget.
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…
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Film Education In Your Pocket
If I were to teach a formal course in filmmaking, I would call it “Never Has So Much Been Done With So Little, …
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 …
How To Hire Actors And Attach Talent To Your Film
Attaching the right talent to your movie can be the difference between long term success or failure. And for a filmmaker gaining experience, this process can be daunting. Back when I started out, I had no idea how to find a casting director or what to say to them. But it is important to remember that many industry professionals will take on smaller jobs in-between bigger projects…