Quiet on the Set! Your First Time in the Director’s Seat
Making an indie film takes a passion and dedication for the craft that will test every ounce of resolve you have for this business. Taking the director’s chair for the first time is a huge honor, but...
View ArticleThe Importance of Setting
When you read scripts for a living, you get used to shooting them down if they don’t grab you within the first few lines. What makes it so easy to turn a film down based on those first few lines? For...
View ArticleTips for Producing a Film on a Microbudget
Chances are that your early film will be one shot on a micro, or what’s known colloquially as a “shoe-string” budget. These are some of the most entertaining and exciting projects to work for, but they...
View ArticleBlocking a Scene
Blocking is a term in theater and film that refers to placing subjects and background set pieces in a particular arrangement. Blocking helps to set the pace for the action, and actors must remain...
View ArticleDigital Film Making: The Indie Film Maker’s Dream
As a filmmaker, I benefit greatly from the advent of digital. Hardcore filmmakers like Tarantino will say that film is the epitome of cinema. I don’t disagree. The quality of film is incredible and you...
View ArticleApproaching a New Film Project
Written by: Charles Matthau Summary: Get your mind and body ready for a new project with these tips. Before approaching a project as director, you have a lot to consider. Your life is about to become...
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