A talkback microphone is a special type of microphone used in the film and video industries to allow production crew members – such as actors – to communicate with each other, via a speaker system, without having to leave their positions. This prevents costly delays due to constant re-takes, which would otherwise be necessary if […]
As the founder of Raindance, Elliot Grove, put it, “Distribution is the bottleneck that’s strangling independent film.” What can independent filmmakers do to cut through the pain point? In years gone by, DIY film distribution would have seemed like a Marvel-level battle. Today, all the tools are available for you to bypass studios, distributors, and […]
It’s pretty easy to make a film. Get your cell phone out, fool around with a few of the filmmaking apps, get some friends together, go down to the park (or pub) and make something. Do it again until you start getting the hang of it. Financiers and potential sponsors call this “Proof of Concept”. Starting […]
Many student and independent film projects now use crowdfunding to raise the funds needed to start production. The benefits of crowdfunding are clear: Applications for hard-to-get grants and Arts Council funding are often time-consuming, with slow responses. Crowdfunding, where online supporters can make pledges, large or small, toward a project can be a boon to […]
My name is Elliot Grove and I run Raindance. Every year we are trolling through hundreds of film submissions from film producers for Raindance Film Festival and it always makes me sad. And sad because there are some basics that things film producers should know. Here’s why: We end up sending out hundreds and hundreds […]
Every indie filmmaker seems to have the same goal: Sell a film to Netflix. But few understand the criteria Netflix uses to pick their films. Most assume that Netflix acquires films just the same as any other traditional studio like Warner Bros. or Universal. In reality though, Netflix operates with an entirely different business model. For most […]
Directing Low Budget? Don’t make these mistakes – and benefit from Elliot Grove’s thousands of mistakes.
When you work at a successful film festival one of the main things that gets you out of bed in the morning and bouncing into work with ambition and energy is the feeling that the entire festival team is making the world a better place. Half our team have been trolling through festival submissions. The […]
re·mark·a·ble [ri-mahr-kuh-buhl] adjective 1. notably or conspicuously unusual: extraordinary: a remarkable change. 2. worthy of notice or attention. I get invited to do a lot of guest speaking and generally my hosts want a few simple sharp film facts wrapped in an uplifting and inspirational package – not exactly a happy pill, but similar I […]
Being on a film set can be stressful. Production is a rigorous process, with long shoots and extensive workdays being an easy cause for pressure and tension. This is why it’s a good idea to do everything you can to manage your stress and stay calm and healthy. If you want to advance your career, […]
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