You’ve finished your film and you’re excited to start submitting to film festivals, but slow down there speed racer because there’s some important steps you should do first. So, let’s go over some tips to know before submitting to film festivals.
Read MoreProduction assistants, or PAs for short, are pretty common on sets, all the way from big budget Hollywood films to small indie films. But what does a film production assistant do? Well the answer is a lot of things, so let’s go over all the various things a PA does on set.
Read MoreWhen your film shoot is over and everyone’s rushing to wrap the set, it can be tempting to rush through wrapping up equipment. However, not wrapping XLR cables probably can actually damage the cords on the inside and result in a knotted mess the next time you try to use it. So let’s go over some tips on how to wrap a cable properly.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreLet’s go over some cinema shot types and discuss how you can use them correctly to express your character’s emotions and help tell story through cinematography.
Read MoreOk you’ve written your script and you’re now ready to dive into the magical world of filmmaking, but before you do it’s super important you have a clear and defined film production workflow so that everyone involved in the process knows exactly what each step is and their order.
Read MoreFormatting 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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