In my ongoing effort to highlight filmmakers who forgo excuses and take action to get movies seen and selling, I would like to highlight a Filmmaking Stuff reader named Jeff who has started produced his first movie. In the following letter, he highlights how to get into filmmaking – based on his experience Hi Jason [...]
Today’s question comes from a filmmaker who is puzzled over how to sell his movie. Since the world of video on demand distribution is changing the ways in which movies are seen and sold, having a solid distribution strategy that you can implement is essential for success. Question: When deciding on how to sell your [...]
Today’s filmmaking question comes from a frustrated screenwriter who needs to find people interested in investing in movies. Since this is a challenge faced by most filmmakers and screenwriters, I thought it would be good to provide some tips. Question: I have lots of bound ready scripts. I have a great desire and experience to [...]
If you ever asked yourself: How do I market my movie? You are not alone. One of our Filmmaking Stuff readers wrote in, asking some very good questions about how to find a VOD platform and how to choose a website domain. I have had one frustrating year of trying to launch my film for [...]
In this filmmaking question, a prospective film school student asks what he can do before going to film school. I have not made any films but I am planning to attend film school in two years. In the meantime what are some things I can do to prepare myself? For example, I am watching and [...]
As a filmmaker, it is easy to think that movies made in Hollywood set the standard. But what if you do not live in Hollywood or an English speaking country? This weeks question comes from a filmmaker who’s native language is not English. He wonders if it is best to continue his filmmaking in English. [...]
