Question: Should Filmmakers Move To Hollywood?
One big question asked in the indie film community is this: Should filmmakers move to Hollywood? Take a quick sec to read this filmmaker’s response.
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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.
The 5 Immutable Laws of Successful Filmmaking
Serious indie filmmakers stop at noting until the movie is actually in the can – or these days – in your hard drive. Still if you’ve been working to make movies for any length of time, you know there are days when you hit obstacles, sometimes so seemingly insurmountable that you just want to give up on your project. Don’t do it!
Quarantine: How I Made An Award Winning Feature Film In My Storage Unit
In my late twenties, I promised myself I would make a feature by the time I was 40 years old. I had a …
How To Make Your First Feature Without Going Bonkers
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.
3 Surprising Reasons You Should Make A Horror Movie
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…
Five Ways To Succeed As a Modern Filmmaker
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.
How To Break Down and Schedule Your No-Budget Movie
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.
How To Avoid Your Biggest Filmmaking Mistake
The biggest filmmaking mistake you can make is waiting for someone else to give you permission make movies. Read this filmmaking article.
The 5 Laws For Landing Film Industry Jobs
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.
How To Achieve Your Dreams In Filmmaking
So you want to Achieve Your Dreams in filmmaking. I don’t know what your specific dreams may be. You may want to be …
How To Navigate The American Film Market
The announcement was made that the 2020 AFM (American Film Market), will be a “Virtual Market.” Cannes 2020 was the first market to …
Who Else Wants To Sell A TV Show To The Networks?
So you have a TV Show idea and you want to sell it. Before we get into some action steps you can take, …
The 5 Lessons I Learned Making A Feature Film For $2,000
My name is Chris Foster. When I was 19 years old, I was obsessed with making a feature film. The problem was, I only …
How To Develop Your Film Funding Mindset Like A Mogul
What if I told you that one of the definitive keys for funding your film came from within your mind? In my personal …
How To Make Your Next Short Film With The Resources You Have
My producing partner Mike Knowlan and I recently finished a short film called KNOCK KNOCK. It is a suspense/thriller about a woman who, …
Unpacking our design and development process.
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How To Attract A Film Crew For Your No-Budget Project
Okay, you want to make a movie. You’ve got those creative juices flowing, and you need an outlet. You have a GREAT idea, …
How to Work In Film and TV Without a Film Degree
Over the last 26 years, I have been asked countless times “How do I get started working in film and TV?” The answer …
The Importance Of Finding An Experienced Film Mentor
Depending on your level of skill, finding a film mentor could be similar a producing partner. If you have a mentor that’s going …
Filmmaking 101: Five Rules To Remember
The filmmaking 101 process can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are five filmmaking tips!
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…
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 …
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 …
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 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)
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 …
Essential Filmmaking Advice For The Modern Filmmaker
In this filmmaking article, LA Producer Jason Brubaker provides filmmaking advice for the modern filmmaker.