Film Festival Directory
Film festivals offer a great way to show your movie on the big screen to a live audience. For most filmmakers, the experience …
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…
How To Navigate The European Film Market
The European Film Market (EFM) is a key event during the Berlin International Film Festival. The EFM is one of the world’s largest …
Crowdfunding Films – The Ultimate Guide For Indie Producers
Planning a film crowdfunding campaign starts with a compelling idea for your story. For many film producers, our hometowns and their particular micro-cultures …
Three Tactics On How To Make Money In Filmmaking
In this filmmaking article we dispel the worst filmmaking myth, and also provide three tips on how to make money in filmmaking.
How To Start A Production Company Without Going Broke
If you want to make a movie, you need to establish a production company. In this filmmaking article, producer Jason Brubaker explains why.
How to Get Into The Film Industry While Working A Day Job
Wondering how to get into the film industry? Here’s a strategy that allows you to break into the film industry while you’re working a day job.
Who Else Wants a Film Production Checklist?
As a filmmaker, one of the toughest parts about making a movie is knowing where to start. The following film production checklist will give you an overview of the low budget, independent filmmaking process.
How To Create a Press Kit For Your Indie Movie
In this article, Filmmaker Jason Brubaker tells you how to put together a press kit so you can promote your independent movie. To read the story and comment. . .
The Seven Essential Film Contracts Every Movie Producer Needs
Do you need film contracts for actors and other crew? When prepping for your next movie, you must get written permission for every …
How To Find A Film Industry Mentor
Finding a movie industry mentor can be invaluable to your filmmaking success. This week, we will focus on how to find a mentor.
Movie Studio Deadlines: The Secret To Film Producer Productivity
When it comes to producing films, you’ll often find yourself stuck. Maybe you have writer’s block, and your screenplay has hit a wall. …
The Importance Of Color Grading In Your Film
Color grading will give every film you create a unique vibe. At Filthy Look Films, we have leveraged our toolbox to create campaigns …
How To Test Your Script For Gender Inclusion
When you look at the most recent Academy Awards for gender inclusion, it is surprising that of the non-acting categories, only twenty percent of …
12 Steps On How To Make A Documentary
Want to know how to make a documentary? Where is this documentary going to be shown (or where do you envision it being shown)? Who is your targeted/primary audience? Answering these questions helps you determine…
Stop Asking Permission And Make Your First Feature
Stop asking permission to make your first feature. As a film producer, you do not need someone else to validate your talent. You …
Are You A Rebel Without a Crew?
Don’t try filmmaking alone. It is too challenging. You can’t know everything. To speed up the process, find people who complement your skill set.
The Momentum of Production
I’ve equated the process and momentum of movie making to this story. Imagine your movie is this big, round rock. In development, that’s …
Why Having A Stress Free Film Shoot Is Like A Unicorn
At first thought, the idea of a stress free film shoot sounds appealing. I mean, who wouldn’t want to have the perfect production …
When You Can Know an Investor will Close
Closing investors is an art form. It takes intricate preparation. You have your pitch, your business plan, and all your elements in place. …
What To Do When Your Filmmaking Sucks Real Bad
What do you do when your filmmaking sucks? It is tough to admit that a movie you made (that you thought was brilliant) …
The Shocking Truth About Writing A Short Film (That You Need To Know)
I’ve seen a lot of short films over the years. Frequently I’ve been impressed by the visuals, the level of the acting, sometimes the innovative use of a mix of media. Can you guess what most often is the weakest link?
Your Filmmaking Story
What is your filmmaking story? I don’t mean your idea or the synopsis of your film or documentary, or TV series. What I …
How To Become A Modern Independent Filmmaker
Many times an independent filmmaker considers indie film to be sacred and avoids working with studios. Other filmmakers think studio movies are the …
How To Make Your Own Film
If you want to know how to make your own film, aside from the technical stuff, the biggest lesson you have to learn is obvious…
The Top 7 Types of Comedy Used In Movies
Various types of Comedy are used in comedy films, ranging from slapstick comedy to satire. When you’re writing a comedy, it’s essential to …
How To Survive The Movie Business
Surviving the Movie Industry in times of change is similar to surviving other industries going through change. Necessitated by the need for cash (survival), many of you will be forced to see the world as an entrepreneur. Even if you aren’t ready, you may have to learn how to produce your own profitable movies…
How To Stop Rewriting And Start Filmmaking
The importance of having an awesome screenplay can’t be overstated. Your script is the blueprint for your film. And because your movie script …
What Morgan Spurlock Can Teach Us about Brand Sponsored Entertainment
Morgan Spurlock’s new documentary “Crafted” explores the worlds of Georgia knifemakers Bloodroot, San Francisco restaurant Bar Tartine, and Nagatini Pottery in Japan. By …
How To Achieve A Cinematic Film Look (On Your Next Production)
If you’ve ever watched a film, you have experienced the cinematic film look. While the aesthetic is hard to describe, you know it when …