Launching Your Independent Film Online

The traditional film production/distribution model is dramatically shifting, yet with change comes opportunity.  As in the fields of music and publishing, the Internet has opened up new avenues to promote market and create a buzz for your film.  Whereas traditional public relations is still a critically important aspect of any film marketing campaign, it’s one tool in your overall marketing [...]

Importance Of Sales Projections For Your Independent Film Project

Most independent filmmakers do not research and utilize realistic sales projections when developing their business plan, or worse, they do not use sales projections at all. This is a huge mistake. Sales projections for your film project are absolutely necessary so that you can properly budget your project, raise the necessary financing, and ensure your [...]

Financing your Independent Film

Now that the country is facing yet another economic downturn, film producers are forced to find creative ways of staying in business. Independent films are cheapest to produce, usually below 300,000 dollars, making it a good alternative. With roughly 60% of the budget going into the production phase, it is crucial that you find funding [...]

Some of the Latest Film Festivals

This year at the annual Telluride Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival and The Library of America present a special program in honor of artist and film critic Manny Farber. “The Celebration of Manny Farber” will include an intimate bookstore signing of The Library of America’s September 2009 release Farber on Film: The Complete Film Writings [...]

Landing in Film Production Jobs

Contrary to what most people say, you do not have to be an actor to land a role in a film. Acting after all is only one of the aspects required for completing the production of any film. There might be a talented cast but there will be no movie without individuals to hold the [...]

6 Documentary Film Making Tips From a Film University

If you want to do documentaries, David Hoffman is the man you want to learn from. Hoffman has over 40 years experience making documentaries. Here are some of his most helpful tips. 1. Eliminate what doesn’t enhance the story and exagerate what does. The way Hoffman explains this is simple. When doing a piece on [...]

How NOT to become an Independent Filmmaker

With the state of technology today there is no reason that anyone can’t become an independent filmmaker. The advent of social media and tube sites you can get exposure by the MILLIONS. Good content far surpasses video quality. Don’t get me wrong, video quality is important, but not as important as it once was. Quality [...]

Film School Secrets

A Private Membership site offering exclusive tips, advice, and strategies from top film school grads on how to launch your filmmaking career. Film School Secrets

Professional Music, Film and Television Contracts eBook

Saves thousands of dollars in legal fees. Professional Music, Film, and Television Entertainment Contracts used by the best entertainment companies. All contracts for less than the price of one! Professional Music, Film and Television Contracts eBook

Film & Movie Finance.

“AT LAST, The Film & Movie Finance Dealmakers eBook, The Most Complete Film Financing And Distribution Resource That Will Guarantee You Fast Access To The “Sources” And Disclose To You How To Get Your Films Or Movies Funded And Distributed, Including The Private Placement Memorandum (a US $25,000 value), A Business Plan Template, And Over [...]

Next Page »