AI In Filmmaking: Will A Robot Take My Job?
If you’ve been thinking about artificial intelligence (AI) in filmmaking, you might wonder if a robot will take your filmmaking job… And you’re …
How To Deal With Filmmaking Rejection (Like A Pro)
In our filmmaker mastermind, we talk a lot about how to overcome filmmaking rejection. It’s easy at times to feel like a failed …
Hire A Casting Director For Your Next Feature Film
Many filmmakers take the DIY approach to cast a film because the prospect of hiring casting directors is intimidating. Many indie producers feel …
Warning: YES, plus TIME equals NO With Movie Deals
As a filmmaker, you know that closing movie deals is essential for success in the industry. However, there’s a formula that you should …
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 …
Three Proven Ways to Become a Film Producer
If you are wondering how to become a film producer, you’re not alone. The complexities of producing a film are not like other …
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 …
Filmmaking Success Mindset
Getting your filmmaking work noticed requires persistence, tenacity, and an unyielding ability to overcome obstacles and keep going, even when doing so seems …
Descript: The Game-Changing Video Editing Software
As a filmmaker, you know how much time and effort goes into editing video content. That’s why I was thrilled to discover Descript, …
How To Find Movie Investors (Even If You Don’t Live In LA)
Every business has a sales cycle. This is no different for the independent filmmaking business. Having a long term perspective and patience is essential. The trouble is, as an ambitious filmmaker…
Do You Hire An Independent Contractor Or Employee (For Your Film)
My name is Gordon Firemark. I’m an entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles. Over the past few months, I have had several conversations …
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.