Conference Call Recap: Film Finance
Hello From Los Angeles! For those of you who tuned into the filmmaking conference call over the weekend – it was great to meet …
Make Shorts First – Filmmaking
Before you make a feature, you should create a whole bunch of short movies. This advice is nothing new for the up-and-coming filmmaker. …
Asking For Filmmaking Advice
When venturing into new areas of understanding, it is essential to seek out filmmaking advice from people who have real-world experience.
How to Take Charge of Your Film Scheduling
For those of you considering producing your first feature, Film Scheduling is an invaluable part of the process. Your 1st AD is in charge of taking your screenplay, breaking it down and providing the initial schedule. That information is later used to budget your movie.
New Screenwriting System
Based on my decade making movies (and prior to that, reading and writing coverage for a producer in New York City) – I have created a product that will provide you with a step-by-step, fill in the blank approach to writing a movie script.
How to Write Your Movie Script
Based on my decade of making movies (and prior to that, working as a reader for a producer in New York City) – I am in the final stages of production. This screenwriting system will be based on a new step-by-step, fill in the blank approach to writing a movie script.
Filmmaking Stuff Named One of “50 Best Blogs for Moviemakers”
MovieMaker Magazine has published a list of the “50 Best Blogs for Moviemakers.” And out of the gazillion filmmaking websites out there, Filmmaking Stuff made the cut.
Interview with Norman Berns
Norman C. Berns is an Emmy-winning producer and director. Beginning as a stage director, the full scope of his production work includes features and documentaries, TV series and commercials. As a member of DGA, SAG and Actors Equity, Norman has been creating films and preparing budgets, schedules and business plans his long career. Today Norman stopped by Filmmaking Stuff to share his thoughts on filmmaking…
Filmmaking Sound
This filmmaking article reminds us that what you hear is often times more important than what you see.
Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR for Filmmaking
Have you ever thought about using the Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR for Filmmaking?
Haitian Filmmakers Lose Their Film School but Keep Shooting
Haitian Filmmakers Lose Their Film School but Keep Shooting
Make Your Movie in 21 Parts
Dear Filmmaker, When I was starting out, I was probably a lot like you. I wanted to make movies but I had no …
Filmmaking Goals for 2010
As a filmmaker, I assume your primary goal is to make movies. But as you know, making a movie requires many steps. So to plan your next movie as well as some of other big whoppers you wish to accomplish, I suggest breaking your goals into smaller and smaller chunks… And then finally break them into small enough chunks so you can include them in your list of daily tasks.
Richard Abramowitz Talks About Independent Movie Distribution
Richard Abramowitz is president of Abramorama, a consulting firm specializing in the production, marketing, distribution and representation of independent films. Earlier this week, Richard took a few minutes to chat with Filmmaking Stuff and answer questions regarding the current state of independent movie distribution…
Kevin Smith Talks About Selling Out
This is a very informative interview with Kevin Smith. I always think Kevin is interesting based on where he came from and where he’s at now. For many filmmakers, he’s an inspiration. He talks about the merge between the “indie look” and the studio system.
Make a Movie Poster
While making a movie poster is essential for certain aspects of independent film funding, as new and exciting options for independent movie distribution become available, the need to print a physical poster may become secondary to building your online film marketing presence. In today’s filmmaking article, we discuss some reasons why a poster is a good place to start…
Radio Interview – Indie Filmmakers Talk
In the essence of “Write it, Shoot it, Work it,” Jason Brubaker of Filmmaking Stuff chatted for about an hour or so on the mindset of an Independent Filmmaker… We focused on filmmaking in the New Digital Era as well as helping Filmmakers get their projects to the world. I shared the airwaves with Terence Dudley of Queinten Entertainment and Stanley Lozowski, Producer.
Filmmaking Apps for iPhone
As a filmmaker, there are some very specific apps you can add to your own iPhone. Many claim to make your movie making process run more smoothly. And many claim to replace otherwise (bulky and expensive) film and video equipment with something that will fit in your pocket.
Extreme DV Interview with Rick Schmidt
Rick Schmidt has written, directed and produced over 20 features which have premiered at major national and international film festivals all over the world, including Sundance, Berlin and London. His best selling filmmaking how-to books, Feature Filmmaking at Used-Car Prices and Extreme DV at Used-Car Prices have influenced countless up-and-coming filmmakers and many noted indies, including Kevin Smith and Vin Diesel. In this filmmaker interview with Filmmaking Stuff, Rick Schmidt offers filmmaking advice to up-and-coming filmmakers on how to go out and make a feature now!
Independent Film Financing
As you may or may not know, independent film funding can be a little overwhelming. If you’ve ever dabbled in the business side of making a movie, you know what I mean. The first time I heard people talk about writing a business plan or offering a private placement memorandum, I suddenly felt like I was on another planet. And if you’re like most filmmakers, you would much rather focus on actually getting your movie made, instead of cold calling rich and successful people to set up random pitch meetings…
Filmmaking Made Simple
If you have not signed up for the complementary Filmmaking Stuff 21 Part MovieMaker Mini-Course, now is a great time to do so. We’ve completely revamped the content and have worked to make the content more robust. Just look to the upper right of your screen. You’ll see a little box where you can sign up.
Robert Rodriguez’s 10 minute film school.
Robert Rodriguez shares his advice with filmmakers in his 10 minute film school. I found this to be totally inspirational when I first started. His advice is classic.
Producing
As you probably know, there are several different types of movie producers in the industry. With all the different titles, sometimes trying to figure out who does what and why, can be a little confusing. Today, I’m going to provide an overview of the different types of movie producers and what they do.
screenwriting software
If you’re a writer, or a writer director or a writer-director-producer, or simply a producer working with a writer, sooner or later it …
Don’t Ask, Don’t Get
When I was in college, I took a sales job, selling spas at local carnivals to raise money for my first 16mm film.
Relationships are Everything in Hollywood
If you make a mistake, fess up to it fast. Make amends. In Hollywood, relationships are everything.
Filmmaking Lesson 19 Edit Your Movie
Editing your movie is the final rewrite of your film. This is the time when you add all sorts of amazing layers to …
Filmmaking Stuff Video
Filmmaking Stuff was created to share all the “gee, I wish I knew then what I know now” sort of stuff. Please feel free to read every article on the site… If you like what you read, sign up for the free 21 part filmmaking mini-course. It’s packed full of all sorts of tidbits.
Free 21 Part Filmmaking mini Course
If you never made a movie, take the filmmaking stuff, free 21 part filmmaking mini course.
5 Little-Known Factors That Could Affect Your Self Distribution Success
If you have to travel the route of self distribution these days, I can honestly say that reaching a global audience is as easy as the click of a mouse.