5 Easy Ways To Get Your Screenplay Noticed
In this screenwriting article, motion picture executive Scott Kirkpatrick shares five tips to get your screenplay noticed.
Should You Write A TV Series Or Feature Film?
Should you write a TV series instead of a feature film? With the increasing number of scripted series competing for our attention, especially …
Writing For The Green Light: How to Make Your Script the One Hollywood Notices
This screenwriting interview provides the Hollywood executive’s guide to writing for the green light.
Movie Work is Reality (And Why Work Ethic Trumps Talent)
I know you’re tired. I know you are working a day job that drains all of your energy. But if you don’t finish your screenplay, make your short, or plan your feature this year, who will…
What Every Filmmaker Ought To Know About FU Money
In some place in the back of your mind, when you reach for your credit card, you find yourself thinking: “I can afford this. Someday I’ll make my movie and sell it for a gazillion dollars. And then I’ll pay off my bills…”
5 Screenwriting Secrets Every Writer Should Know
In this filmmaking article, producer Jason Brubaker talks about the importance of screenwriting and having a good screenplay.
5 Little-Known Factors That Could Affect Your Indie Film
My first short indie film was a two-day shoot with a crew of maybe four. We had a budget of under a thousand …
Filmmaker James Kaelan Talks About Making America The Beautiful
No matter what happens, you are not in danger… That was the friendly warning at the bottom of my ticket to a performance …
How To Pitch A Screenplay So They Listen
Are you wondering how to pitch a screenplay? You’re not alone. The other day I got an email from a writer who had …
3 Screenwriting Pitfalls That Will Wreck Your Career
Most novice screenwriters think getting screwed over in Hollywood all boils down to story theft, but in truth, story theft rarely takes place. Instead, they overlook the very real screenwriting pitfalls that can cause unnecessary career setbacks.
Understanding Film Tax Incentives (For Indie Filmmakers)
Film Tax Incentives can be confusing. Going through the process involves adding lots of details about your film. The rules vary state to …
Find Out How To Choose The Best Film Project
If you’re considering a dozen ideas for your next film project, there are plenty of reasons why you need to choose one and get started. After …
Should Screenwriters Stick With Movie Formula?
In this screenwriting article, screenwriter Anna Kemp explains why screenwriters should just stick with movie formula.
The Minimalist Guide to Selling a Short Film Online
Wondering how to sell a short film? In this article, we outline two of the most popular ways for selling a short film. Read more . . .
How To Access The Secret Film Investing Club
In this film finance article, filmmaker Jason Brubaker shares tips about finding secret film investing club and getting investors to buy into your movie.
How My Seven Day Feature Fell Apart
Thinking about making your first film? Producer Matthew Saxon candidly shares “How my movie fell apart in seven days (and what I did next)
No-Budget Filmmaking: Rise of The Backyard Indie
There is a lot of talk about the difference between a “real movie” and a “back yard Indie.” In this article we explore modern, no-budget filmmaking.
How To Give Your Screenplay Emotional Intelligence
If you want to write a good movie, you need to give your screenplay emotional intelligence. “Chasing the Monster Idea” is a book by …
The Surprising Benefits of The GoPro Hero 7 Black
I hate to admit it but the GoPro Hero 7 Black is a must-have for documentary filmmakers. I say this because I love …
How To Pitch Your Film Idea To Investors Like A Total Boss
When comes time to pitch your film idea, most industry pros agree you’ll need a killer script, a realistic budget, and a cast …
Some Practical Thoughts On Distributing Your Film Digitally
When I published my article on leveraging VOD sales to finance your movie, I had no idea that a simple internet marketing formula for filmmakers would be such a polarizing issue. I can’t tell you how many Los Angeles based movie producers responded negatively through email. One guy even told me my grammar sucked.
Essential Filmmaking Advice For The Modern Filmmaker
In this filmmaking article, LA Producer Jason Brubaker provides filmmaking advice for the modern filmmaker.
The Best Screenplay Contests For Serious Screenwriters
In this screenwriting article, we explore the 10 best screenplay contests according to Hollywood executives.
Screenwriting Advice: Write The WORST Scene Ever!
I’ve been privileged enough not only to work as a screenwriter for the last twenty years but to talk to many other screenwriters …
5 Free Screenwriting Tools for Emerging Screenwriters
Whether or not you’re writing the next Hollywood blockbuster or backyard indie, putting words on a blank page is not easy. Great screenwriting …
Five Steps to Get Your Film Project Produced
So you’ve got a script for a film project and you are EAGER to get it made. You know THIS is the story …
The Minimalist Guide To Marketing A Movie
Filmmakers aren’t like normal business people. Marketing a movie is not considered part of the normal day-to-day process. But in other industries, marketing is just an aspect of business. This makes a lot of sense. In the old days, your success as filmmaker depended on your ability to create an unproven product. And if your product (or in this case, your movie) did well with audiences, it was picked up, marketed and sold.
72 Awesome Resources for Distributing Your Film (For Indie Filmmakers)
When it comes to distributing your film, you’ll quickly find a bunch of fuddy-duddies telling you that you need to win a major …
How To Sell Your Short Film On iTunes
You can now utilize Distribber to sell your short film on iTunes. Read this film distribution article to find out how to get your short onto iTunes.
Top 3 Reasons You Won’t Make It In Hollywood (And What To Do About It)
In this filmmaking article, we explore the 3 reasons you won’t make it in Hollywood (and what to do about it!)