Thinking About Crew Prep
One of the biggest mistakes I see first-time filmmakers commit is to think solely in terms of production time when it comes to crewing up. The crew shows up on the first day, leaves on the last day,...
View ArticleThinking About Extras
This happens a lot: I’m budgeting a script and I get to this crowded street scene, or a basketball game, or a really killer dance set piece. I figure out as best I can how many extras are needed, and...
View Article7 Reasons to Stop Working on That Script
Folks, I’m here to tell you: it’s time to put that script down, unless you can afford to make it with your own money without declaring bankruptcy. I’ve been there. You pour your heart and soul into a...
View ArticleThrowback Thursday: Surviving Your First Film Market
In November I went to my very first American Film Market. If you’re a filmmaker or any kind of “content creator,” you really need to start learning about this end of the business. I’m still a...
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