Pre-production
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Achieving Stellar Production Design
Independent films are breaking through the film industry, yet they are much more difficult to create than one would initially believe. A…
What is Production Design?
Whether you’re making your first or your tenth film, it’s important to remember that there are various elements that go into making…
What Is A Mood Board and Are They Necessary For My Film?
You finished your script, your logline, and maybe even a script treatment. Does that mean you are ready to start pulling together…
Tips for Writing Your Logline
If you want to go anywhere with your film, you’re going to have to write a logline. Here, you’ll learn some basic…
How To Find The Best Film Locations For Your Short Film
“Choosing a location is integral to the film: in essence, another character.” – Ridley Scott Securing the best possible film locations for…
How To Come Up With Short Film Ideas
Short film ideas can be made for significantly less money than features, increasing their chances of being produced. One of the reasons…
Screenplay Format Tips
You’ve got a great idea for a movie but you’re not sure where to start with writing a script. This blog will…
How To Cast The Right Actors For Your Film
You can have an award-winning script, high-end camera equipment, and all the resources in the world, but if you lack talented actors,…
What Is The Best Film Equipment For My Production?
This seems to be the big question for filmmakers. What is the best film equipment for my production? Whether you’re just starting…
Do I Need To Storyboard My Film?
Storyboarding is a crucial part of the pre-production planning that visually maps out your entire project — which greatly benefits you and members of your crew. …
How To Assemble A Film Crew
Filmmaking is never a one-man job. It’s an endeavor that requires several passionate, hard-working, and determined individuals set on making a great…
How To Do A Script Breakdown
Your script is finally ready for production, now what? Now, you need to open your laptop back up and once again, go through your script, page-by-page, to conduct a script breakdown….
