What To Do When Filmmaking Falls Apart
In this filmmaking article, film director Matt Mahoney shares tips on what to do when filmmaking falls apart.
How To Record Surround Sound
Wondering How To Record Surround Sound? Check out this awesome filmmaking article by production sound mixer, Richard Ragon.
How To Meet Rich People So You Can Get Movie Money
In this filmmaking article, producer Jason Brubaker explains how to meet rich people so you can get movie money.
You Are the 30% – How to Set Your Crowdfunding Goal
One of the more difficult things in crowdfunding seems to be choosing the right crowdufing goal amount for your project. For me, it’s …
Overview of Sony RX10
Have you heard about the 5K Sony Cybershot with video? According to Imaging Resource, the new RX10 can read all 5K data from …
Overview of Blackmagic Production Camera 4K
When you think about it, the most magical word for beginning and low-budget filmmakers is: 4K. Mention of it brings to mind the …
How To Promote a Movie: Case Study for Soldiers of Paint
In this guest filmmaking article, producer Doug Gritzmacher outlines the grass roots movie marketing strategy his team utilized for Soldiers of Paint A …
All-Day Filmmaker Summit
Who Else Wants To Join 3 Established Filmmakers Willing To Reveal Their Step-by-Step System So You Can Finally Make Your Movie And Sell …
First Feature: The Death Together
As I type these words, I’m hoping that whatever filmmaking tips I’m about to share are useful. And while I don’t know all …
Film Education In Your Pocket
If I were to teach a formal course in filmmaking, I would call it “Never Has So Much Been Done With So Little, …
Advantages Of Using Stock Footage
In the following article, guest filmmaker Jerry Kokich explains the advantages of using stock footage. There was a post on a Facebook filmmaking …
Screenwriting With Jim Makichuk
As a screenwriter, your goal is to get your writing made into movies. So you write and write and write. And through perseverance …
Short Horror Filmmaking With One Last Dive
If you are looking for short film ideas, you might want to consider making a short horror film. My buddy sent me the …
iPad Filmmaking On A Budget
Many filmmakers waste years saving up to have the “right” equipment before attempting to make a movie. However, filmmaker Jerry Kokich says you …
Selling the Movie You Haven’t Made
For years I’ve said that the best part about going to the movies is the very beginning. No, not the opening credits, I’m …
Why You Need To Sell Movie Merchandise
After you make your movie, people will email asking when it’s available. This period of time is called the social window. It’s the …
Crowdfunding Kentucky Rivalry: Red V. Blue
For many filmmakers, running a crowdfunding campaign has become an essential phase of the film financing process. A few days ago, Filmmaker Rory …
Filmmaking the Hard Way
If you’ve been visiting filmmaking stuff for any length of time, you know that I am relatively bullish on the ways new methods …
Send Digital Movie Files After Crowdfunding
Picture this! As a filmmaker, you just finished a successful crowdfunding campaign. You not only hit your goal, but exceeded your own expectations. …
Episodic Funding Model
Brian Norgard is the founder of Chill. And today he stopped by Filmmaking Stuff to share news about the Vigilante Diaries, which is …
Crowdfunding Field Guide
Crowdfunding is a great way to get word out about your project, test your marketing concept and hone your skills as an entrepreneurial …
Jim Cliffe directs Danny Glover in first feature
As a filmmaker, it is essential that you have a crystal clear vision for your movie. From there, you must take the necessary …
Rae Dawn Chong and The Celebrant
Rae Dawn Chong is an actor, writer and producer. As the eldest daughter of comedian Tommy Chong, she started acting at age 12 …
The Social Window
Do you remember the old days when you would see a movie in the theater and then wait months for the movie to …
Your Movie Facebook Fan Page Is Not Big Enough
In this filmmaking Podcast, I decided to share details about WHY you need to build a facebook fan page. I also decided to …
Delegate To Your Filmmaking Team
Trust in filmmaking is essential. The reason you have a crew is because together the sum of the collaboration is better than what …
Hire A Line Producer
As a filmmaker, you need a team. Having an experienced Line Producer or Production Manager is invaluable in the prep phase of your …
5-XSW: My Best Moments at SXSW 2013
This year marks my first time attending the world-renowned South By Southwest Festival, which features film, interactive and music events. Did I have …
Get Press To Cover Your Movie Projects
If you asked me how to get press to cover your movie projects ten years ago, I would have told you to hire …
Future Proof Your Film
Film distribution is changing. In addition to the major marketplaces, there are about 200 platforms (and growing) where you can feature your movie. …