Guest Filmmaker 
In this guest filmmaking article, documentary filmmaker Faith Fuller shares tips on how to avoid the top five mistakes made in documentary funding. Read this article and fund your documentary.
A movie press release is a marketing tool. And it’s one to two-page document that tells media outlets about something newsworthy. Regarding a …
My name is Gordon Firemark. I’m an entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles. Over the past few months, I have had several conversations …
Planning a film crowdfunding campaign starts with a compelling idea for your story. For many film producers, our hometowns and their particular micro-cultures …
Do you need film contracts for actors and other crew? When prepping for your next movie, you must get written permission for every …
Color grading will give every film you create a unique vibe. At Filthy Look Films, we have leveraged our toolbox to create campaigns …
When you look at the most recent Academy Awards for gender inclusion, it is surprising that of the non-acting categories, only twenty percent of …
Want to know how to make a documentary? Where is this documentary going to be shown (or where do you envision it being shown)? Who is your targeted/primary audience? Answering these questions helps you determine…
Various types of Comedy are used in comedy films, ranging from slapstick comedy to satire. When you’re writing a comedy, it’s essential to …
Morgan Spurlock’s new documentary “Crafted” explores the worlds of Georgia knifemakers Bloodroot, San Francisco restaurant Bar Tartine, and Nagatini Pottery in Japan. By …
If you’ve ever watched a film, you have experienced the cinematic film look. While the aesthetic is hard to describe, you know it when …
In this filmmaking article, Faith Fuller shares 9 surprising reasons why documentary filmmakers are heroes.
Going up against the major film studios can be daunting for an independent film producer, especially when budget constraints and access to shooting …
Last year inextricably altered the ways that we connect, collaborate, and create. While physical distance poses some challenges (and likely many disappointments), it …
In my late twenties, I promised myself I would make a feature by the time I was 40 years old. I had a …
My name is Chris Foster. When I was 19 years old, I was obsessed with making a feature film. The problem was, I only …
My producing partner Mike Knowlan and I recently finished a short film called KNOCK KNOCK. It is a suspense/thriller about a woman who, …
Over the last 26 years, I have been asked countless times “How do I get started working in film and TV?” The answer …
Everyone’s talking about personal branding these days, but not everyone understands what it does and why it’s important. As a filmmaker, you might be thinking to yourself, “do I really have to care about my brand?” In today’s Internet focused world, personal branding is…
This screenwriting interview provides the Hollywood executive’s guide to writing for the green light.
My first short indie film was a two-day shoot with a crew of maybe four. We had a budget of under a thousand …
No matter what happens, you are not in danger… That was the friendly warning at the bottom of my ticket to a performance …
In this screenwriting article, screenwriter Anna Kemp explains why screenwriters should just stick with movie formula.
Thinking about making your first film? Producer Matthew Saxon candidly shares “How my movie fell apart in seven days (and what I did next)
I hate to admit it but the GoPro Hero 7 Black is a must-have for documentary filmmakers. I say this because I love …
In this screenwriting article, we explore the 10 best screenplay contests according to Hollywood executives.
I’ve been privileged enough not only to work as a screenwriter for the last twenty years but to talk to many other screenwriters …
So you’ve got a script for a film project and you are EAGER to get it made. You know THIS is the story …
As a filmmaker, it can be challenging to raise funds to cover production. We’re all looking for ways to be more cost-effective. The …
The presence of independent films on the internet has grown immeasurably over the last ten years. Streaming services like attract millions of views. …