Producing
Learn tips to produce films for an online audience.
Should You Rent or Buy Film Equipment?
When producing a short film, it is imperative that you plan out your budget as clearly and precisely as possible, especially when…
Tips For Short Documentary Filmmaking
It’s the golden age of the documentary—at least, according to some media outlets. And there is no denying that the genre is…
How Long is a Short Film?
When making a short film, you should follow this general rule: make your film as brief as possible without taking away from…
Where to Find Film Grants
It’s difficult being an independent filmmaker. As with many things in life, the main obstacle that stands between you and bringing your…
What to Do During Production to Create a Killer EPK
Something important to remember when producing your film is to craft a well-produced electronic press kit, or EPK. An electronic press kit…
7 Ways to Better Communicate with the Director of Photography
Given that your director of photography plays such an integral part in the production of your film, you’re going to want to…
How to Choose a Director of Photography
If you’re reading this blog here today, it probably means one of two things. One: you want to learn more about film….
5 Ways to Make your Cinematographer’s Job Easier
In order to maximize efficiency on your indie film set, it would be beneficial for you, as the director, to make sure…
5 Ways Your Line Producer can Double as Unit Production Manager
It’s a well known fact that there are various producers and numerous minds that go into producing a film, but what isn’t…
How to Get Experience as a Unit Production Manager
Many of us have dreams of breaking into the film world and pursuing a successful career in the industry, but there are…
Does Your Indie Film Need a Unit Production Manager?
Before starting to produce your independent film, it’s important to plan everything out to make sure you have enough hands on deck…
9 Ways the Screenplay Format Helps Producers
Even though it takes an incredible amount of people to create a film, today, we’re going to focus on the writer of…