What was your inspiration for the film? In 2010, I self-financed and directed a mock trailer based on a script I wrote called “When the City Sleeps”. The necessary financing needed to tell the story as I envisioned was just too far out of reach, so I went back to the drawing board and wrote […]
RaindanceRaindance promotes and supports independent filmmaking and filmmakers. From new and emerging to industry pros, Raindance connects, trains, supports, and promotes visual storytellers through every step of their career. The Raindance Film Festival runs each Summer in London’s Leicester Square. Raindance has been delivering film training since 1992. A wide range of Open Classes to […]
Six dos and don’ts every actor wishes you knew from breakdown to booking. PART ONE If you are an indie filmmaker then you know that casting is that wildcard that can make or break your chances at festivals, awards, and making all of your hard work worth it, and that mis-casting can make […]
“Cult status is manufactured. Not earned” – Elliot Grove What’s your message? What will you be known for? How can an audience find you if you are not advertising yourself? By following the marketing steps as outlined here, Cinema 2.0 artists can expand their promotional and marketing activities. You must create a #cultofpersonality that […]
It’s usually the simple things that are forgotten, here are seven simple film directing tips which will make your shoot day a whole lot easier. 1.Set Your Scene Walk through your scene step by step to identify any problems with your script, making sure everything you have written can realistically be shot. By doing […]
These are meant as guidelines not rules. Everyone has their own interview style that works for them. But it is good to keep them in mind. 1. Be prepared, but adaptable This is a point of contention among documentary filmmakers. Some filmmakers prepare a list of questions to give them direction. Others prefer to wing it, […]
Female Composers, Where Art Thou? The lack of Female Film Composers is not a secret, it is very rare to see a Female credited for scoring a ‘huge’ movie. Debbie Wiseman says: “I think there are so few female composers in the industry for exactly the same reasons there are fewer female directors, camera operators, editors, […]
We keep saying it on this blog, there’s never been a better time to make movies. You can make movies on your phone, and there are loads of platforms for you to upload your creations. TelloFilms.com is one such platform. Christin Baker is the founder and CEO of TelloFilms, and she’ll be with us at […]
As part of my ongoing dedication to next generation cinema, I am now going to turn towards the 300 lb elephant in the room. How to get your cinema seen. Are you right for mainstream distribution and exhibition – or should you be carving a new and unique personal path for your work? This means […]
A list of some the best music documentaries out there. Dig! (2004) https://youtu.be/GfWojWBN-sU Dig! follows the love-hate relationship the two Portland based bands The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre narrated by the Dandy’s frontman Taylor Courtney. With 1,500 hours of footage compiled over 7 years, the film documents the bands’ love-hate relationship especially between Taylor […]
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