Why I Upgraded My Camera To The Sony A7S II (And You Should Too)
I recently upgraded my camera to the Sony A7S II. And if you are like me, the last thing you want to do …
Filmmaking: How To Create A Promotional Hook That Your Audience Remembers
If getting a name attached to your movie is difficult, you’ll need to emphasize your hook. And if you’re lucky, your hook will be memorable. Do you have any controversy in your story?
What Happens When Two Films Have The Same Title
“Where is the murder?” Complicated emotions arise when you hear one of the most infamously polarizing directors of a generation is making a big budget horror …
The Shocking Truth About Modern Moviemaking
I don’t give a crap about the idiot Hollywood snobs who would much rather ignore you and your HD camera. And so what if you never worked with Spielberg or for that matter any “name” talent. And who really cares if some band of ivy league film school graduates spent their 30k making an 8 minute, 35mm short, when you decided to make a feature?
5 Movie Marketing Mistakes That Make You Look Dumb
In this movie marketing article, Jason Brubaker helps you avoid the 5 movie marketing mistakes that make you look dumb.
How To Write A Screenplay You Can Produce (Yourself)
Listen. 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 Produce An iPhone Film With Inexpensive Gear
The feature iPhone film Tangerine premiered at Sundance and was picked up by Magnolia Pictures. I loved how these filmmakers took it upon …
Filmmaker Kris Avedisian Talks About The Making Of “Donald Cried”
In Donald Cried Jesse Wakeman plays Peter Latang, a slick Wall Street mover and shaker who returns home to working-class Rhode Island for …
How To STOP Filling Your Closet With Camera Gear
If you’re looking for more camera gear and you haven’t yet made a film, you need to stop what you’re doing right now. Your priorities …
What The Making of Orange Sunshine Can Teach Us About Documentary Filmmaking
We met on the hard courts of Venice Beach to ball. Paddle ball. Not familiar? The game is basically miniature tennis meets ping …
Warning: Poorly Run Film Production Can Sour Your Career
Picture this! A new filmmaker begins their very first film production. He’s already living in the corner of someone’s kitchen, trying to scrape together a …
How To Build A Solid Reputation In The Film Industry
In this filmmaking article, producer Jason Brubaker explains how to build a reputation and why this is most important to your filmmaking career.
Five Things Every New Filmmaker Should Know
Being a new filmmaker is like navigating rough waters. In fact, making movies is one of the few jobs in the world that, …
The Indie Filmmaker’s Guide to Buying A Camera Drone
These days you can’t go into any electronics store without the temptation to buy some sort of camera drone. This makes sense. Using a drone can …
You Should Expect The Best Outcome For Your Movie
If you do not expect the best outcome for your movie, you should quit filmmaking. But even you have all the optimism in the …
Present Your Movie Project To Prospective Investors
As a filmmaker, one of the biggest challenges is raising money to make your movie. The problem is, you may have no idea …
What Is Your Movie Competition (And Why You Should Care)
What is your movie competition? Do you know? Well one of the Filmmaking Stuff readers sent the following question about this topic: Jason …
Can’t Keep Up? 5 Ways to Simplify Your Film Goals
Since starting Filmmaking Stuff some years ago, the entire world of filmmaking has changed. As a result, I thought it would be good …
Would You Cast Actors Based On Twitter Followers?
The other day I met with a pretty well known Indie producer. We were talking about audience engagement and how filmmakers are now responsible …
How To Build Rapport With Prospective Movie Investors (And Other Hollywood Heavy Hitters)
In this filmmaking article, LA producer Jason Brubaker shares tips on how to build rapport with movie investors (and other heavy hitters)
Free Filming Locations – How To Find The Perfect Spot & Save Money
Many filmmakers limit opportunities based on misguided beliefs. In order to make a feature film, many of these Hollywood hopefuls set their sights …
Three Reasons to Become Your Own Screenwriting Agent
You don’t need a screenwriting agent to get your screenplay seen by Hollywood’s gatekeepers. Here are three reasons to be your own screenwriting agent.
How To Distribute Your Film Without Going Broke
While modern distribution technology provides access to mainstream marketplaces, this shift represents new challenges. Find out how to sell your movie.
How To Sharpen Your Movie Hook (So You Get Noticed)
The first step in selling your movie (or movie idea) is to find your movie hook. This filmmaking article shows you how to sharpen your movie hook so you can make your movie remarkable.
Why Screenwriting Agents Won’t Read Your Script (And What To Do)
If you are a screenwriter seeking screenwriting agents, stop. Read this article to find out alternatives to seeking screenwriting agents.
5 Tips For Submitting To Film Festivals (For Filmmakers)
Submitting to film festivals becomes a major focus when you have a new finished film. Film festivals can put a film on the map, draw …
How to Take Charge of Your Social Media So You Can Reach Your Audience
As a filmmaker, your audience is your business. Without an audience, you have no business. Leverage social media to build an audience.
7 Killer Resources For Filmmakers Seeking Independent Film Investors
Before you seek out independent film investors to help you realize your filmmaking goals, you need to do your homework. The following film producer suggestions provide basic action steps. But before we get started, a little disclosure:
Make Your Own Online Movie Marketing Machine
If you want your movie to succeed, you need to start building your online movie marketing machine today, not later. Read this film distribution article.
5 Unsurprising Reasons Friends Are a Horrible Movie Crew
In this fun filmmaking article, we explore 5 unsurprising reasons friends are a horrible movie crew. Read this article to find out why.