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.
Thoughts On The Walimex Pro Aptaris System
Looking for a great camera support system? Check out the Walimex Pro Aptaris System. It’s an amazing little support system that is great for beginning and veteran filmmakers alike.
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…
Thoughts On The SmallHD Sidefinder 502
One problem with DSLR filmmaking is most DSLRs have tiny screens. In this filmmaking article, Michael Head shares thoughts on the SmallHD Sidefinder 502.
How Filmmaker Mayuran Tiruchelvam Made The Girl is in Trouble
In this filmmaking interview, filmmaker Mayuran Tiruchelvam talks about how he made The Girl is in Trouble.
Blackmagic Design URSA Mini
The Blackmagic URSA Mini is designed to be smaller and lighter then the original URSA. In this camera article, filmmaker Michael Head shares his thoughts.
How I Use The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is an amazing tool for any indie filmmaker. In this filmmaking article, Bojan Dulabic lays out the pros and cons.
Ms. In The Biz: A Road Map For Thriving In Hollywood
In this filmmaking interview, Helenna Santos talks about how to become a successful “Ms. In The Biz” and provides a road map for thriving in Hollywood
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.
Director Dan Dobi Talks About Making Money On YouTube In Please Subscribe
In this filmmaking interview, director Dan Dobi talks about building a career on YouTube and the making of his feature documentary, Please Subscribe.
How The Short Film ‘The Garden’ Raised Over $14,497 On Kickstarter
In this article, director Natalia Iyudin shares she was able to raise over $14,497 On Kickstarter for her si-fi short film, The Garden.
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.
Thoughts On The Panasonic HC-WX970 4K UHD Camcorder
In this camera article, filmmaker Michael Head shares his thoughts on the Panasonic HC-WX970 4K UHD Camcorder with Twin Video Camera.
Thoughts On PluralEyes
In this filmmaking article, filmmaker Michael Head shares his thoughts on PluralEyes audio sync software.
The Best HD Video Camera For Filmmakers On A Budget
In this filmmaking article, filmmaker Michael Head shares thoughts on the best HD video camera for filmmakers on a budget.
How I Got Lucky With My First Feature Film
First feature films are usually the hardest and, paradoxically sometimes the easiest to make. A lack of experience can sometimes be your best friend…
How We Won The Doritos Super Bowl Contest
While Doritos has been around since the 1960s, the brand has gotten even bolder recently, not only with flavor offerings, but also with …
How To Make a Doritos Commercial In Your Hometown
In this filmmaking article, filmmaker Kyle Kelley shares five tips on how to make a Doritos commercial in your hometown. Read the article to learn more…
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.
Thoughts On The iMac 5k
Apple announced a new iMac 5K, the latest iMac. This new machine boasts a whopping 5k (5120 x 2880) retina display! That is an impressive number of pixels, to say the least. But aside from the new screen, is buying this one really worth it?
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.
Thoughts On HitFilm
In this post production article, filmmaker Michael Head shares his thoughts on the popular editing software, HitFilm.
Thoughts On The GoPro Hero4 Black
In this filmmaking article, Michal Head shares his thoughts on the Thoughts On The GoPro Hero4 Black.
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 …
Thoughts On The Atomos Ninja Star
In this filmmaking article, we share thoughts on the Atomos Ninja Star pocket-size ProRes recorder and deck. Read more…
Thoughts on The Sony FS7
The Sony FS7 is an amazing looking product that seems aimed at Canon’s C line, and the high frame rates for a (relatively) low cost make it [read more…]
How To Navigate The Toronto Film Festival (For Indie Filmmakers)
In this article, distribution executive Jason Brubaker provides a detailed account on how to navigate the Toronto Film Festival like an industry veteran.
Get Rid of Bad Audio Once and for All
In this filmmaking article, we focus on sound recording and share tactics for eliminating bad audio from your production, once and for all.