At Filmmaking Stuff, we are dedicated to providing filmmaking articles related to production, production equipment (cameras, lighting, audio), film scheduling, budgeting, casting and directing. From time to time, we will also include articles from guest filmmakers. We have provided the following ideas and filmmaking tips so that you can take action and make your movie.
Sooner or later the filmmaking bug hits you. . . It’s like a far off voice or compulsion. But like breathing, for the serious independent filmmaker, the need to make a feature is always present.
Our first feature was a silly zombie movie. The production value was horrific. But the movie got a write up in Premiere Magazine, Fangoria and about one hundred horror related websites. As a result of this buzz, our crappy horror movie gained a cult following and sold very well…
The world has changed. If you are looking to become a filmmaking success, this article is for you. We share 5 ways you can succeed as a modern filmmaker.
If you’re a first time feature filmmaker, you do not need a gazillion dollars to join the feature club. But you will need to learn how to replace money with ginormous creatively. And once your screenplay is complete, then the next step in the filmmaking process is your initial breakdown and schedule.
The biggest filmmaking mistake you can make is waiting for someone else to give you permission make movies. Read this filmmaking article.
If you’re a newbie to filmmaking, I’m going to give you the advice I learned early on. This has since become my work and success philosophy. And as you chart your film career, maybe this stuff is worth considering.
So you want to Achieve Your Dreams in filmmaking. I don’t know what your specific dreams may be. You may want to be …
The announcement was made that the 2020 AFM (American Film Market), will be a “Virtual Market.” Cannes 2020 was the first market to …
So you have a TV Show idea and you want to sell it. Before we get into some action steps you can take, …
My name is Chris Foster. When I was 19 years old, I was obsessed with making a feature film. The problem was, I only …
What if I told you that one of the definitive keys for funding your film came from within your mind? In my personal …
My producing partner Mike Knowlan and I recently finished a short film called KNOCK KNOCK. It is a suspense/thriller about a woman who, …
Each stage of a project is dependent on the one prior. Mollis pretium lorem primis senectus habitasse lectus scelerisque donec, ultricies tortor suspendisse …
Okay, you want to make a movie. You’ve got those creative juices flowing, and you need an outlet. You have a GREAT idea, …
Over the last 26 years, I have been asked countless times “How do I get started working in film and TV?” The answer …
Depending on your level of skill, finding a film mentor could be similar a producing partner. If you have a mentor that’s going …
The filmmaking 101 process can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are five filmmaking tips!
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…
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 …
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 …
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 . . .
Thinking about making your first film? Producer Matthew Saxon candidly shares “How my movie fell apart in seven days (and what I did next)
I hate to admit it but the GoPro Hero 7 Black is a must-have for documentary filmmakers. I say this because I love …
In this filmmaking article, LA Producer Jason Brubaker provides filmmaking advice for the modern filmmaker.
So you’ve got a script for a film project and you are EAGER to get it made. You know THIS is the story …
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.
In this filmmaking article, we explore the 3 reasons you won’t make it in Hollywood (and what to do about it!)