Film festivals offer a great way to show your movie on the big screen to a live audience. For most filmmakers, the experience is exciting and nerve-racking. And in addition to presenting your film, festivals also offer a great place to meet other filmmakers and indie film enthusiasts. To get your … [Read more...] about The Minimalist Guide To Film Festivals
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How To Get Local Publicity For Your Film
When trying to promote a movie that folks have otherwise not heard of, all ink is potentially good ink. If you're producing your movie somewhere locally (AKA not Hollywood), then learning how to get local publicity for your film can help build buzz around your projects.This is because, regardless of … [Read more...] about How To Get Local Publicity For Your Film
How To Write A Crappy First Draft
Unless you are an experimental filmmaker, you are going to need a screenplay to make your film. Your script is arguably the biggest key to the success of your first feature film. Why Is Your Screenplay So Important? If you're like most writer-directors, you are full of ideas. I have met hundreds … [Read more...] about How To Write A Crappy First Draft
5 Ways To Market A Movie (Without The Shenanigans)
Congratulations! Your movie is complete. The hard work is done, right? Not quite. To find success and recoup some of your investment, you are going to have to market a movie. When it comes time to market a movie, the name of the game is hustle. The more you hustle, the more sales you make. The … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Market A Movie (Without The Shenanigans)
How To Make Your First Feature Without Going Bonkers
If you're making short films, sooner or later you're gonna start brainstorming ways to make your first feature film. This makes sense. Production gear is cheap (well, relatively speaking) and distribution is accessible. How To Make Your First Feature Without Going Bonkers Consider the … [Read more...] about How To Make Your First Feature Without Going Bonkers
