Everyone’s talking about personal branding these days, but not everyone understands what it does and why it’s important. As a filmmaker, you might be thinking to yourself, “do I really have to care about my brand?” In today’s Internet focused world, personal branding is…
The filmmaking 101 process can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are five filmmaking tips!
As a filmmaker, independent film financing a major mystery. When I was starting out, I met with quite a few producers who refused to share their money secrets with me… I don’t know why they were so secretive. But it really annoyed me.
In this screenwriting article, motion picture executive Scott Kirkpatrick shares five tips to get your screenplay noticed.
Should you write a TV series instead of a feature film? With the increasing number of scripted series competing for our attention, especially …
This screenwriting interview provides the Hollywood executive’s guide to writing for the green light.
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…
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…”
In this filmmaking article, producer Jason Brubaker talks about the importance of screenwriting and having a good screenplay.
My first short indie film was a two-day shoot with a crew of maybe four. We had a budget of under a thousand …
No matter what happens, you are not in danger… That was the friendly warning at the bottom of my ticket to a performance …
Are you wondering how to pitch a screenplay? You’re not alone. The other day I got an email from a writer who had …
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.
Film Tax Incentives can be confusing. Going through the process involves adding lots of details about your film. The rules vary state to …
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 …
In this screenwriting article, screenwriter Anna Kemp explains why screenwriters should just stick with movie formula.
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 . . .
In this film finance article, filmmaker Jason Brubaker shares tips about finding secret film investing club and getting investors to buy into your movie.
Thinking about making your first film? Producer Matthew Saxon candidly shares “How my movie fell apart in seven days (and what I did next)
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.
If you want to write a good movie, you need to give your screenplay emotional intelligence. “Chasing the Monster Idea” is a book by …
I hate to admit it but the GoPro Hero 7 Black is a must-have for documentary filmmakers. I say this because I love …
When comes time to pitch your film idea, most industry pros agree you’ll need a killer script, a realistic budget, and a cast …
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.
In this filmmaking article, LA Producer Jason Brubaker provides filmmaking advice for the modern filmmaker.
In this screenwriting article, we explore the 10 best screenplay contests according to Hollywood executives.
I’ve been privileged enough not only to work as a screenwriter for the last twenty years but to talk to many other 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 …
So you’ve got a script for a film project and you are EAGER to get it made. You know THIS is the story …
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.