In this filmmaking article, producer Jason Brubaker talks about the importance of screenwriting and having a good screenplay.
5 Little-Known Factors That Could Affect Your Indie Film
My first short indie film was a two-day shoot with a crew of maybe four. We had a budget of under a thousand dollars, which also needed to cover post and festival submissions. Our cast worked for credit and supplied their own costumes. And because we didn’t hire a professional sound crew, some of the […]
Filmmaker James Kaelan Talks About Making America The Beautiful
No matter what happens, you are not in danger… That was the friendly warning at the bottom of my ticket to a performance of America the Beautiful. It probably got your attention. It got mine. I literally double-taked. I thought I was going to kick back at a Slamdance film screening of America The Beautiful […]
What is Your Filmmaking Niche?
While not every movie is guaranteed success, it is much easier to find your audience when you understand your filmaking niche. Read more…
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.
How To Pitch A Screenplay So They Listen
Are you wondering how to pitch a screenplay? You’re not alone. The other day I got an email from a writer who had an appointment to pitch her movie idea to a producer and she was in a panic. She asked what tips I could offer. The biggest one: Keep It Simple! When I was […]
