How to Build a Film Career Without Living in LA or NYC
If you’ve ever wondered how to build a film career without living in LA or NYC, you’re not alone. A lot of people …
Tom Malloy
AI is Disrupting VFX – Are You Ready for It?
Let’s talk about AI in visual effects—because if you’re a filmmaker right now, you need to keep your eye on this evolving trend. …
Why Kneecap Is One of the Best Movies
If there’s one movie that really stood out to me, it’s Kneecap. And honestly, I think it might just be the best movie …
Get More VOD Sales with Better Reviews
If you’re an indie filmmaker trying to get your movie noticed, here’s something that might surprise you… Movie reviews boost visibility more than …
Uncover the 7 Levels of Movie Producing for Ultimate Success
Do you ever feel stuck with your filmmaking? You’ve got dozens of movie ideas. You take the courses. You attend the festivals. You …
EFM 2025: Key Trends and Insights
If you want to finance, sell, or distribute your film, the European Film Market (EFM) is a must-attend event. It’s one of the …
Are Dentists the Secret to Raising Money for Your Movie?
If you’ve been hustling to raise money for your film, chances are someone has told you, “Dentists are a great source of film …
Pro Acting Tips to Take Your Performance to the Next Level
Want to Be a Great Actor? Never Stop Learning. Acting isn’t just about talent—it’s about always growing and leveling up. Even the best …
How to Break Into The Movie Industry
If you’re wondering how to break into the film industry, you’re not alone. Nearly every successful filmmaker has started from nowhere. The problem is, there is a big catch 22 in the industry…
How To Fix Your Indie Film Budget Like A Boss
Creating and managing an indie film budget is one of the most critical steps in making a movie. If you’re new to filmmaking, …
European Film Market Survival Guide
Table of Contents What Is the EFM? The European Film Market (EFM) is one of the largest film markets in the world, held …
How To Get Movie Deals At (EFM)
The European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin is one of the biggest film markets for filmmakers worldwide. It happens alongside the Berlinale, one …
How To Make Your Own Film
If you want to know how to make your own film, aside from the technical stuff, the biggest lesson you have to learn is obvious…
What Every Filmmaker Ought to Know About VOD Film Distribution
If you think you’re in business of filmmaking, think again. Your real business as a filmmaker is to build an audience. Read this movie distribution article.
Help! I Cannot Finish my Screenplay
Okay, we’ve all been here. You reach a point in your writing where you think to yourself: “I cannot finish my screenplay!” You …
Filmmaking Secret Revealed: What They Don’t Want You To Know
Wouldn’t it be great if there was one big filmmaking secret? Something so incredible that if you applied it, you would accelerate your …
Film Producing Career – How To Create A Vision For Success
If you’re looking to grow a successful film-producing career, I can tell you that visualization is essential. I’ve used visualization to achieve many …
5 Tactics To Improve Your Film Project
I’ve repeatedly said that the best way to attract investors is to improve your film project. These three words took me almost 20 …
Get Distribution Before Your Film Is Finished
What if you could get distribution before your film is finished? While it’s no secret that this could stack the deck in your …
What If You Choose Filmmaking As Your Next Small Business?
Most filmmakers either they understand the studio business or they understand indie filmmaking. But what about filmmaking as your next small business?
3 Little-Known Factors That Could Affect Your Film Distribution Deal
Landing a killer film distribution deal is about reducing risk and increasing the potential reward for a prospective distributor. The problem is that …
How To Write A Screenplay First Draft Like A Boss
Many screenwriters fall into the trap of reaching the last page of their screenplay, writing “the end,” and immediately sending it out to …
How NOT To Get Your Screenplay Read (For Smart Screenwriters)
A few years back I had the first draft of my first screenplay ever. Like a lot of folks who dream of Hollywood success, I was eager to share my work with the world. Problem was, I had no idea what I was doing. Through a friend of a friend, I was put in contact with an “entertainment attorney.”
How To Build A Powerful Hollywood Network
You’re not alone if you’re wondering how to network in the movie business. I have mentioned this many times in my filmmaking courses, …
How To Find Film Buyers So You Can Sell Your Film
TABLE OF CONTENTS How do you find film buyers ready to make a deal? That is the question. If you’re like most film …
5 Tips On How To Spot Hollywood Phonies
One of the big secrets of film finance is finding out how to smell BS. Here are 5 Tips to find out if your “Rich Guy” is real.
Theatrical Distribution: Five Lessons For Indie Filmmakers
Theatrical Distribution Theatrical distribution is a lofty goal for many filmmakers. You compete with major studios for movie screens. Marketing and promotion are …
Warning: “Creating A Sizzle Reel” Is Hurting Your Career
When it comes to raising money for a film, many filmmakers create a sizzle reel, trailer, or a few scenes of their movie …
How To Get Funding For Your Movie This Year
You’re not alone if you want to get funding for your movie. I have raised over 25 Million dollars to produce multiple feature …
How To Increase Movie Production Value
All the neat-o tricks you use to increase the production value of your independent movie will be for nothing if you distract your audience and take them out of the movie. This article is geared towards the filmmaker who wants to increase the production value of their movie without crossing the line…