Every filmmaker has a project that refuses to leave them alone. It might be a screenplay sitting unfinished on your laptop. A documentary idea you have been researching for years. A short film that needs a producer. A feature you cannot quite finance. Or perhaps it is a web series that you know could find […]
Even with the perfect script and cast ready, it’ll be hard to tell your story without the proper funds to back it up. For first-time filmmakers, navigating these uncharted waters can be quite a challenge. There’s simply too much room for error, but it is possible to avoid them with a level head and a […]
Everyone’s being polite about vertical dramas. They shouldn’t be. Because this isn’t “a new storytelling form.” It’s a behavioural business model disguised as storytelling. And if you don’t understand that, you will fail in this space. 1. This Isn’t Film. It’s Mobile Gaming With Actors. Let’s stop pretending. Vertical drama didn’t evolve from cinema. It […]
As a filmmaker, your network is one of your greatest assets. And email is a primary tool here, whether you’re pitching a script or looking for a distributor. That’s why you need email analytics tools for filmmakers that let you know whether or not your messages went through. Even more, you can use data from […]
A LA ‘producer’ colleague of mine has a simple offer: for $5,000 she will teach you how to fund your film in two afternoon sessions. Let’s get one thing straight. She is not a producer. She is a highly paid consultant. That distinction matters: because consultants don’t get films made. They get paid to talk […]
The best portfolio building agencies and platforms can make your work stand out from competitors. If you shoot weddings, short films, or client projects, your portfolio can often convince a client if they want to hire you or not. The good news is that you don’t need to be a tech expert to build something […]
If you are a filmmaker, you definitely know the proud moment of putting your dream film into motion, but funding it? This is a real struggle, sometimes solo, sometimes blindfolded. Those filmmakers who are Independent deal with creative passion on a low budget. Resourcefulness is just as important as vision. Filmmakers everywhere find innovative, creative […]
Hollywood loves a good graveyard. The backlot of Universal Studios is littered with fake tombstones. But the real graveyard — the one indie filmmakers should be paying attention to — belongs to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel has perfected the art of hiring hot young auteurs, parading them around as proof that their billion-dollar machine […]
The word “musical” brings a very specific thing to mind. When I hear the word musical, I picture the big, sweeping Broadway-style productions with a full story arc delivered in song. And those musicals can be quite a love-it-or-hate-it genre among film enjoyers.Then there are the so-called indie musicals. This can leave you But whichever […]
The world of entertainment — from books and television to movies and video games — has seen a significant shift in recent years: the rise of strong, complex female characters. No longer relegated to sidekicks, damsels in distress, or love interests, women are taking centre stage as protagonists, leaders, and anti-heroes. This change is more […]
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