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Filmmaking Stuff provides expert interviews with Hollywood filmmakers, writers and producers. These interviews allow you to benefit from getting an inside perspective on how movies are made, seen and sold.

Filmmaker Kris Avedisian Talks About The Making Of “Donald Cried”

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In Donald Cried Jesse Wakeman plays Peter Latang, a slick Wall Street mover and shaker who returns home to working-class Rhode Island for 24 hours to settle his dead grandmother’s affairs. When Peter loses his wallet on the bus, he turns to his next door neighbor and childhood best friend for help, … [Read more...] about Filmmaker Kris Avedisian Talks About The Making Of “Donald Cried”

What Carole Lee Dean Can Teach Us About Producing

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As president and CEO of From the Heart Productions, Carole Lee Dean produced over 100 programs, including the popular cable program, HealthStyles, and the historical show, Filmmakers, now housed in the National Archives. As an entrepreneur she created Studio Film & Tape, and sold it to … [Read more...] about What Carole Lee Dean Can Teach Us About Producing

Crowdfunding For Your Film (So You Can Raise Money)

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So you have a film project and you're looking for funding. I'm sure you know crowfunding for your film has become an important part of the film funding process. But in addition to actually raising money, did you know crowdfunding has also become an essential strategy for building buzz, testing your … [Read more...] about Crowdfunding For Your Film (So You Can Raise Money)

How Filmmaker Marah Strauch Made Sunshine Superman

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Sunshine Superman is the most exhilarating documentary that you will see this summer. Released domestically by Magnolia Pictures, the movie focuses on Carl Boenish, the father of the BASE jumping movement. The film is a cinematic blend of interviews, dramatic recreations and archival action sports … [Read more...] about How Filmmaker Marah Strauch Made Sunshine Superman

Media Mogul Phil Cooke Discusses the Importance of Branding for Filmmakers

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As Curly said in City Slickers, “The secret of life is this, one thing, just one thing…” Or as Rusty said in True Detective, “Life's barely long enough to get good at one thing. So be careful what you get good at.” Finding your one thing is vital. But it’s also challenging. That’s why Phil Cooke … [Read more...] about Media Mogul Phil Cooke Discusses the Importance of Branding for Filmmakers