Netflix has grown into a behemoth in the last 20 years. It’s a massive distribution and acquisition engine and has been developing it’s own original programming for a while now. The power of Netflix has always been the convenience and it’s cultural impact has been profound on how we consume …
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Gatekeepers. Whenever I hear about people getting stuck on gatekeepers it just grinds my gears. The whole idea of having an executive assistant to someone more important decide whether or not their boss would like what I have is nonsense. I get that assistants have a better knowledge of their …
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Post-Pandemic Coronavirus Films Let’s just go ahead and put this out there: Coronavirus Films. Don’t do it. Please. I know that in the Independent Film (Hell, even in Hollywood) industry that current global trends are low hanging fruit for story. You see it all the time with the rash of …
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Crowdfunding has become the go-to option for low budget indie film funding. It’s a great resource for filmmakers to not only raise capital but to also grow, develop, and foster a community around their projects. However, there are a lot of myths and misunderstandings in filmmakers who are new (and …
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Horror isn't about nudity or blood. It's about the psychological effect of terror and the lingering feeling of unease that sticks with you after the credits
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Hi Filmmakers, Today I wanted to tell you all about an amazing resource I’ve been following for quite a long time. Shane Hurlbut is a world-renowned cinematographer who shoots multimillion dollar blockbuster films. He’s known for Terminator Salvation, Need for Speed, Act of Valor, and many more projects that just …
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How to make an independent film.
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You have an idea for a film? Congratulations, so does everyone else on the planet. Let's take a look at why your epic film ideas are worthless.
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Today I tell you why your indie film sucks and how you can fix it. Take my advice or tell me I'm an idiot. Either way, here we go!
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Today, we explore the benefits of Film Festivals vs putting your film online and seeing what happens. There's a lot that goes into film festivals, lets see!
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This petition is to raise enough support for Section 181 to take to Congress to fully enact 181 in 2017 to allow for more films to be made in the USA.
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The Sound of Failure is that moment when you forget that sound is the most important aspect of a productions technical side. It can make or break your film.
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Music is vital in film making. It sets the mood, creates an atmosphere, builds tension and fills silent space by building complexity and emotional sound.
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Indie Film Audio is one of the most important, but often the most overlooked, aspect of film making. It's not hard to capture great audio for your productions.
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LLC's or Limited Liability Companies are the first legal step in securing your film production and making sure your investors assets are protected.
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Contracts for independent films are not something you should put off or avoid. Even if you are working with your closest of friends, family, or someone you really really trust, you need contracts. Protecting your production and yourself legally is the first step in getting your film going. Insulating your …
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Soundstripe gives you unlimited top-shelf music for your independent film projects for $10 a month. With new songs added weekly. They absolutely #SupportIndieFilm
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The Kessler CineDrive is, by far, one of the most powerful tools for the advanced independent filmmaker. CineDrive makes VFX inexpensive, simple, and fun.
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Low budget film making is one of the greatest tools in the indie filmmaker arsenal. Many of the great filmmakers of our times started out with next to nothing, and in some cases actually nothing, to start their careers. While those films may look somewhat dated to today’s standards (UHD, …
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Today, I’m joined by Dan Fisher, the Senior Director of Acquisitions at Gravitas Ventures, and he’s here today to talk about film distribution in the independent world. I’m going to put up some of the questions I asked Dan and I hope that you all listen in and see what …
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