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
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Warning: Lazy People In Hollywood Can Hurt Your Career
No matter where you are in your filmmaking career, you know that hard work usually pays off. And while there are thousands of responsible people working in the movie industry, there are also just as many irresponsible and lazy people in Hollywood. I’ve encountered people who have complained to me … [Read more...] about Warning: Lazy People In Hollywood Can Hurt Your Career
The 5 Laws For Hollywood Success
Making a living in the movie biz is challenging. And frankly, garnering Hollywood success gets a lot more challenging when you screw people over. And while what I'm about to share is totally fictional, I can tell you that these types of things happen more than you know: Dear Jason, I'm very … [Read more...] about The 5 Laws For Hollywood Success
How To Meet Rich People So You Can Get Movie Money
So you want to know how to meet rich people (so you can get movie money.) The process of raising money is simple. All you have to do is build a trusting business relationship with a few rich people, present the necessary legal paperwork and ask for the money. Once you get the check, you can make … [Read more...] about How To Meet Rich People So You Can Get Movie Money
Filmmaker David Allen Talks Modern Moviemaking and VOD Distribution
As we get closer to an independent filmmaking business driven by video on demand distribution, I am on the hunt for various case studies that can help filmmakers navigate the changing world. I caught wind of an indie production company based in Australia called Rapidfire Productions. This is a … [Read more...] about Filmmaker David Allen Talks Modern Moviemaking and VOD Distribution
