Nine Reasons Why Documentary Filmmakers Are Heroes
In this filmmaking article, Faith Fuller shares 9 surprising reasons why documentary filmmakers are heroes.
7 Steps For Thriving As An Independent Film Producer
Going up against the major film studios can be a daunting task for an independent film producer, especially when budget constraints and access to shooting locations are considered. However, many indie studios have found a way to flourish in an increasingly competitive environment. One of those is the team at …
Quarantine: How I Made An Award Winning Feature Film In My Storage Unit
When I was in my late twenties, I promised myself I would make a feature by the time I was 40 years old. I had a bunch of short films under my belt. And technically, I had a couple features under my belt too. But they were so bad, I …
The 5 Lessons I Learned Making A Feature Film For $2,000
My name is Chris Foster. When I was 19 years old, I was obsessed with making a feature film. The problem was, I only had two-thousand-dollars. But I didn’t let lack of resources get in my way. I figured out how to keep a safe set, while getting creative. I finished …
How To Make Your Next Short Film With The Resources You Have
My producing partner Mike Knowlan and I recently finished a short film called KNOCK KNOCK. It is a suspense/thriller about a woman who, after attending an out of town Christmas party, travels down a lonely highway road… One known for mysterious disappearances. We shot the film in one day (mostly …
How to Work In Film and TV Without a Film Degree
Over the last 26 years, I have been asked countless times “How do I get started working in film and TV?” The answer is simple. First contact your state or city film commission. Every state has a film and TV office. Next, you must change what you currently believe is …
