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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Why Filmmakers Fail At Film Festivals

I have been speaking at quite a few film festivals. And what I find is, many filmmakers are still stuck in an old paradigm that no longer exists. In the past, most filmmakers dreamed of getting their movies seen and sold at festivals, followed by a 3 picture deal. But the reality is, these types of deals are…

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3 Useful Tools So You Can Build An Email List For Your Film

With the demise of traditional DVD distribution, you as a filmmaker are responsible for your audience. Why? Because your audience is your business – and without an audience you will have no movie business. Having an audience database for your movie is essential…

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Film Distribution: How To Negotiate Minimum Guarantees

Picture this. Your movie is in the festivals. People like it. You're getting tons of buzz. And for the past three …

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7 Ways To Build A Strong Filmmaking Crew (So You Can Make Your Film)

Ever notice that the same directors and producers always seem to work with the same filmmaking crew? There's a reason for it. …

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5 Tips To Plan Your Film Festival Strategy

As an independent filmmaker with a short documentary about to hit the festival circuit, I am faced once again with planning …

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mise-en-scene

15 Steps to Creating Mise-en-Scene in Your Next Film

In filmmaking, the term Mise-en-Scene refers to identifying each component through analysis and explaining the respective significance while connecting them to the …

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Digital Self Distribution

Digital Self Distribution: How To Sell Your Movie Online

Looking to get film distribution? In this filmmaking article, we discuss digital self distribution and how to sell your movie online.

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Film Distribution: How To Get Your Movie To Market Fast

In this filmmaking article, LA Producer Jason Brubaker explains why most filmmakers wait seven months before selling their movies and why you shouldn't.

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