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 …
Write or Acquire a Screenplay? Here’s How To Take Action!
Do you write or acquire a screenplay? Think about it. Screenwriting is the heavy lifting for your movie. Without a good script, you …
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 Navigate The American Film Market
With the American Film Market coming up, many filmmakers are wondering how to navigate AFM and get the best distribution deal for their movies. Read more to find out…
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, …
I Wrote A Screenplay, Now What?
If you just wrote a screenplay, congratulations. You just completed one of the hardest things to do in Hollywood. And if you’re like …
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 Sell A Screenplay Without An Agent
Very few screenwriting books offer tactics on how to sell a screenplay without an agent. Something that will add credits to your IMDB, put …
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…
5 Simple Steps To Help You Sell Your Movie On The Internet
With the release of the iPad, and the new NetFlix application, we now have clear indication that Video On Demand has arrived in a majorly portable way. And while many of you will argue that the iPad is not the most ideal way to watch a movie – few of us can argue that the future of movie delivery has arrived.
How To Find A Niche Audience For Your Film
If asked who your target audience is, you may be tempted to say, “My movie is appealing to everybody.” And I’ll say – Everybody is nobody…
Why VHS Is The NEW Filmmaking Standard
In this filmmaking article, we review the revolutionary format VHS and share our opinion on why it is going to beat out Betamax.
The Top 3 Mistakes Filmmakers Make When Pitching Film Projects
Pitching film projects is an art form. I have taught entire seminars on pitching, and there is always room for improvement. Think about …
How To Write A Logline For A Screenplay
If you wrote a complicated, character driven script and you’re trying to figure out how to condense it into one log line, have a trusted friend read your script and then ask him or her tell you what it’s about.
We’ll Fix It In Post: The 5 Scariest Words on Any Film
There are always a few things that scare me during film production. I’m not talking about the “BOO” kind of haunted house spooky …
Understanding Windowing: The 3 Types Of VOD Platforms
“Oh my gosh, we broke a window!” Hang around Hollywood long enough and you’ll eventually a some movie executive talk about how VOD …
Hire A Casting Director For Your Next Feature Film
Many filmmakers take the DIY approach to casting a film because the prospect of hiring casting directors is intimidating. Many indie producers feel …
Making A Short Film: 5 Awesome Tactics For New Filmmakers
A short film is the rite of passage for many new filmmakers. If you have never made a short film, this article is for you.
How To Produce a TV Series That People Actually Watch
If you want to produce a TV series, there has never been a more exciting time for content creators. Nowadays, there are so …
How To Sell A Movie To Netflix Like A Boss
If you’re like most film producers, you’re likely trying to figure out how to sell a movie to Netflix. And this is for …
Film Directing: Six BIG Lessons For Indie Filmmakers
TABLE OF CONTENTS After producing over a dozen films, I decided to add movie directing to my list of experiences. This decision resulted …
How to Become The Screenwriter Hollywood Needs
If you want to get your script noticed in Hollywood—and your talents compensated for—then you cannot be just a ‘good’ screenwriter, you’ve gotta be great!
How To Find Your Movie Target Audience
As a film producer, your ultimate goal is to tell engaging and entertaining stories and get paid for your work. But before you …
How To Write A Movie Press Release (That Gets Noticed)
A movie press release is a marketing tool. And it’s one to two-page document that tells media outlets about something newsworthy. Regarding a …
The TRUTH About Minimum Guarantees Every Filmmaker Needs to Know
So you’ve just completed your film and want to sell it. Let’s say it is a horror film, and you’re super proud. Many …