Here Are 10 Ways NOT To Market Your Movie
If you are looking to market your movie, I would like to provide you with a list of what not to do. The reason for this list is simple – Most filmmakers are screwing up. Find out how.
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3 Surprising Reasons Why You Need To Produce An Independent Movie
So you want to produce an independent movie? Great. I think this is the best time in history to finally make your indie movie.
How To Keep The Magic of Filmmaking Alive
There is just something totally magical about the creative process. When you’re making a movie, it isn’t about the outcome. I mean, yes, you want to do great work. And you want people to enjoy your show. But in the process, like the night before the first day of production – when you stare at your ceiling until 4AM, too excited to sleep. Wondering if you have enough equipment. Wondering if you’re crazy for choosing such a creative path in life. Dreaming of first film festival success, then a career in Hollywood when people ask you to work, instead of you asking for work… I mean, all of these thoughts flow through your mind.
The Secret of Pitching to Film Investors (Shhhh. Don’t tell.)
“How do you plan to sell this movie and return my investment?” That’s the question prospective film investors are going to ask you.
What Quentin Tarantino Can Teach Us about Filmmaking
Early in my filmmaking career, I made a lot of mistakes – Many of these mistakes are attributable to a real lack of advice from people with experience. The following video offers good advice to new filmmakers who are looking for guidance. (And for those of us filmmakers who have produced a few features – this is still great advice!)
What YouTube Teaches About Re-Cutting A Movie Trailer
Today, I wanted to focus on a little humor – the part about trailer-cutting that makes the process fun. For some case studies on how a little music, a little cutting and a little creativity can change how people think about your story – I’ve added the following examples:
How to Avoid Crappy Video On Demand Distribution Deals
Many filmmakers with an independent movie and no deal make the mistake of forking over their VOD rights to bottom-feeding traditional DVD distribution companies, promising to their titles onto iTunes. In some cases, these filmmakers give up their rights for up to seven years.Why?
The Great Self Distribution Hoax
In this filmmaking article, we explains the great self distribution hoax and why there is no such thing as traditional distribution deal. Read more…
How To Optimize Your Movie Website For Sales
If you’re like most filmmakers, you have a website for your movie. And odds are good you are trying to fit too much into it. So the first thing you need to do is remove all the distracting crap. Whenever I mention this at a talk, invariably someone asks me how to determine what’s distracting? It depends on your website objective.
5 Feature Filmmaking Secrets Every Filmmaker Should Know
If you’re an ambitious writer, I’m going to tell you a secret. There is no better feeling in the world than the day you stop sending query letters and instead, you start producing your own work. For years and years, you have dreamed about seeing your work on the big screen. You know you’re good. So why ask for permission?
How To Grow Your Audience (For Filmmakers)
Like it or not, many social networking sites run the risk of going out of vogue. So from day one, you will want to migrate your fans off the social networking sites and get them into your own email, mailing list…
How A Filmmaking Mentor Can Help You
As a filmmaker, establishing a mentor is invaluable. Without my mentor, I would have never gone to NYC, would have never made a movie and would have never fell on my financial face—and recovered. Consequently, I would have never made the move to California, produced features or written these words.
What Filmmakers Need To Know About VOD Distribution
While many traditional distributors would like you to believe otherwise, VOD distribution has been democratized. While it is possible that your film will …
Crowdfunding For Your Film (So You Can Raise Money)
In this filmmaking podcast, author and Crowdfunding expert John T. Trigonis answers your most pressing questions about Crowdfunding For Filmmakers.
Film Production: 3 Tips To Avoid Crying On Set
You need to Create a Plan B for your movie. You need to cover your butt! This filmmaking article provides three tips to help you avoid crying on set.
Thoughts On Film School
In this article, Hollywood film producer Jason Brubaker shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of film school for aspiring filmmakers currently weighing the options between traditional film school (and the price tag) or one of the many hands-on filmmaking education alternatives…
How To Create A Movie Marketing Plan In 5 Minutes
Many filmmakers spend years making their first feature, only to have their hopes of prosperity evaporate at the first sign of rejection and disappointment. The festival circuit can be hard enough. Add thoughts of a non-existent traditional distribution deal, and you might find yourself becoming very cynical.
How To Find Cheap Filmmaking Locations
When money is tight, finding filmmaking locations can be overwhelmingly expensive. Assuming this describes you, I am sure you don’t want to go …
Production Management Software
As an alternative to desktop-based software programs, there are quite a few Internet-based tools gaining popularity. One of the latest programs to enter the scene is called LightSPEED eps. In addition to being an awesome script breakdown and scheduling program, LightSPEED eps allows you to centralize your production information and provide secure access from your computer, wireless device, from anywhere in the world…
Download My Sell Your Movie Checklist
Making a movie is exciting. But behind all the excitement, you’re wondering: “How am I going to sell this thing?” Download this how to sell your movie checklist.
How To Sell Your Movie On Hulu
Finding new ways to maximize movie revenue is essential.In this film distribution article, we share tactics on how to sell your movie on Hulu.
FREE Marketing Advice For Filmmakers
Today I am going to supply free marketing advice to filmmakers. (I always provide free advice of some sort.) But before you read another word, know this…
Time to Make A Movie
In this filmmaking article, LA Producer Jason Brubaker shares ideas on what to do when it’s time to make a movie.
Film Scheduling And Budgeting Software
In this filmmaking article, Jason Brubaker explores the differences between the popular film scheduling and budgeting software.
What Filmmaker Gear Would You Grab If You Had $1000?
What filmmaker gear are dreaming about? For the next few minutes, imagine you magically received a $1000 dollar gift card from Amazon. The only rule is, you have one hour to spend the money. And you can only buy filmmaking gear…
How To Produce Hit Television Shows Like Charlie Day
Always Sunny in Philadelphia producer Charlie Day stopped by Filmmaking Stuff to chat about the show and share a little filmmaker inspiration.
Movie Sound Recording
In filmmaking, the eye forgives and the ear does not. Audio is important. In this article, we share a field Movie Sound Recording kit.
How Filmmaker Michael Tully Made Ping Pong Summer
If you’ve ever wondered how to make, market and then sell a movie to Showtime, you’ll enjoy finding out how How Michael Tully made Ping Pong Summer.
Script Breakdown and Film Scheduling
Making a good movie starts with a good screenplay. And assuming you’ve written, or you control the rights to a fantastic script that you would like to produce, the next step creating a script breakdown and film scheduling.
How To Sell Your Screenplay
If you want to know how to sell your screenplay, you’re in luck. When I was working for an indie producer in New …