Pre-production
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Pre-Production Tips: The Most Important Things To Remember
Pre-production is where all your planning and organizing takes place. It’s arguably the most important phase of any film production, which will require a great sum of effort. Even some of the top-notch producers struggle with this part of the filmmaking process, so don’t be discouraged….
How to Turn a Story Idea into a Script
Before you embark on the long and arduous yet thrilling journey that is writing a screenplay, you should make sure you have…
How a Mood Board Can Help Fund Your Film
You’ve finished crafting the perfect script, and you’re more than ready to begin production. However, you quickly realize your production will require…
Why You Should Think About the Art Department in Your Pitch
Are you a filmmaker itching to get their film into production? Perhaps you’re interested in pitching your idea or screenplay to someone,…
How to Do Pre-Production During a Pandemic
Below is a guest post from director/producer and actress Jamie Monahan. During a novel pandemic where we are constantly told what we…
8 Levels of Film Budgets and Rates
One of the hardest parts of the pre-production process is the film budget. Funding is always hard, especially when making a movie…
How to Combine the Talents of a Director and Producer on Set
On a set, the director and the producers have some of the most important jobs. Often a production will have more than…
How to Get Film Permits and Location Releases
“Do I need a film permit” may be high up on your list of questions. Well, if you want to make sure…
How Winner Don Fanelli Created Conflict in His Movie Pitch
Reading time: 4.5 minutes At The Film Fund, we believe that conflict drives story forward. Without conflict in your script writing, there’s…
The Best Screenwriting Books and Resources
Besides our blog, there are tons of great books and websites every screenwriter should become familiar with ASAP. You’ll find some of the…
How to Find and Hire Film Crew
Finding the right crew for your film is like finding the right employees for a business or the right crew to fly…
Best Tools for Creating and Managing a Film Budget
Note: this post isn’t sponsored. Yet! 😉 Creating a budget is one of the most crucial pre-production steps. Have you ever seen…
