FILMMAKING STUFF Tactics.

If you're seeking advice on how to fund, produce and sell your movie, these filmmaking articles will help you. You'll find that each article provides creative ideas and tips, with links to further information about filmmaking.

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What Film Festivals Actually Help Sell Your Movie

What film festivals actually improve the odds of selling your movie? If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’ve …

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Film Deliverables: What Distributors Really Want

When you finally sign a deal with a sales agent or distributor, you’ll get hit with a list of film deliverables. …

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Should You Work for Free on Film Sets?

If you’re starting out in the film industry, you’ve probably asked yourself if you should work for free on film sets? …

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The Truth About Minimum Guarantees in Film Distribution

When you’re making a movie, one of the big terms you’ll hear tossed around is minimum guarantees in film distribution. At …

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What Sales Agents Do at Film Markets: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

A lot of filmmakers don’t fully understand what sales agents do at film markets like AFM, Cannes, or the Berlin EFM. …

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3 Pitch Deck Mistakes That Can Cost You Film Investors

When it comes to raising money for your film, the pitch deck is often the first thing a potential investor sees. …

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How to Pick the Right First Feature Film

If you’re a filmmaker wondering how to pick your first feature film, let me share a little truth with you: your …

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The 3 Things Every Film Investor Wants

Over the years, I’ve pitched all kinds of film investors. Some deals ended up with money in the bank, and some …

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