Times are tough and it's especially hard to make films right now, but that doesn't mean you can't! So here's some quarantine filmmaking tips so you can shoot a short film remotely!
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A production binder helps you stay organized during and after your shoot. Plus it keeps all of those pesky documents and contracts in one place. So let's go over what a production binder is, and most importantly, what's inside them.
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Knowing the essential contracts for indie film is key to making sure you and your cast and crew are legally protected, but most first indie filmmakers are intimidated by them. So let's go over some of the basic contracts you'll need and I'll even share with you where you can download templates for them.
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A call sheet is a document that you send to all of your cast and crew to ensure they know exactly when and where you are shooting. It's a vital piece of communication that could make or break your shoot day. If a cast or crew member doesn't know when or where to show up, you may find your shoot already sabotaged. So let's go over some of the key elements that make up a call sheet. So all your demons show up on time.
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Scheduling your shoot efficiently is one of the most critical things you can do in pre-production to ensure a smooth shoot day. But doing it by hand on paper can be time consuming and inefficient, which is why I recommend you use an app like Shot Lister.
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A budget is like a living document that can change throughout the filmmaking process, but having it as both a guideline for purchases as well as a method for keeping track of expenses is a huge life saver for any filmmaker, especially if you’re self funding your film. So let’s get into how to make a budget so you can hold on to as much cash as possible.
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A line script can be both a lifesaver on set and in the editing room. It's usually created by a script supervisor during production, but if you're shooting with a small crew doing a line script before production can help you make sure you're getting all the coverage you need.
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Learning how to storyboard an indie film can help you share your vision with the rest of the crew, so let's go over the fundamentals of storyboarding so you can storyboard like a pro!
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Knowing how to create a shot list for film is an important step to the pre-production process. So I'll show you the ropes using my google sheets shot list template, which you can get access to by supporting me on Patreon.
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Formatting your script correctly can make a big difference when shooting your film, especial since when formatted right each page should equal about a minute of screen time. So let’s go over the 9 basic elements that make up a screenplay and how you should format them.
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