You have an idea for a film – now what? Reflecting on these five questions will help you begin production and put you in a better position to pitch your film to investors.
Five questions filmmakers ask before making a film
Tag: tips
Smart Tips for Smartphone Filmmaking
Cell phone technology has advanced at an unbelievable pace since the 1980’s. In the dark dystopian future of 2017, entire feature length movies are shot on so-called ‘Smart Phones’. What does it all mean? Just how smart are they? Are these ‘Smart Phones’ planning a revolution? Can they feel? Seriously, though, smartphones are becoming smarter, […]
6 Films That Turned Failure Into Success
As filmmakers, we all want to make great films. What is a great film? We know that a big budget and amazing special effects, huge explosions and epic scale does not guarantee a great or successful film. Success can sometimes come DESPITE the lack of budget or not-so-great special effects. In the film industry, success […]
Cinema 2.0: Top Cine Jewels for 2016
These are some of the jewels out there that can help you make your own Cinema 2.0 a reality. From script to release, these sites offer a dazzling array of paid and free support for the microcinema artist. Writing http://www.celtx.com– Free basic screenwriting software plus an added subscription base that allows filmmakers to create […]
7 Steps to Ace a Cold Read Audition
I have been through my fair share of auditions, whether actually going for a part or being on the other side and helping make the casting decisions. Auditions can be a very nerve racking experience whether you are acting for the very first time or you have been in the business for years. Cold read […]
6 Things Filmmakers Can Learn From Salsa Dancing
What do you do for fun? I was asked this question by a friend of mine right after the Raindance Film Festival and I really didn’t have to think too hard. I am a workaholic, I am sure some of you can relate, but there are two major things that I do for fun: watching movies and […]
6 Steps to Bag an Internship
Approximately one year ago I decided to apply to a Media and Film internship program. I knew I needed it in order to graduate and I really wanted some true work experience in the field I want to spend the rest of my life in. I decided to apply to the FSU London Media and […]
5 Pieces of Advice Filmmakers Should Actually Take From Their Parents
Your whole life your parents have been telling you that one-day you’ll wish you listened to them. Maybe the start of your film career is that day. It may be hard to admit but there are some things your parents told you that are actually relevant to your career. 1. It’s not the end of […]
Make The Move from Amateur to Professional Filmmaker
On New Years Eve 2009, I looked at all the work I had done outside my day job and was pretty pleased with myself. I asked myself how many hours a week I had managed to devote exclusively to my private ambitions of drawing, painting and creative writing. The answer was a paltry 2 hours […]
A Director’s Laundry List (when working with actors)
A Director’s Laundry (when working with actors) with Patrick Tucker – the directing legend with over 400 hours of single camera drama. 1. There is no such thing as a mistake. Use each “mistake” that an actor makes as a positive note to yourself that the ideas expressed are not sitting comfortably with the character […]
