PODCAST: Breaking Down The Budget For a $12,000 Feature Film
Many micro-budget feature films are budgeted around $10,000 – $15,000, and are produced over the course of 10…
July 13, 2017Podcast
PODCAST: Scheduling a 12 Day Micro-Budget Feature Film Production
One of the most challenging tasks for micro-budget filmmakers is creating a shooting schedule that serves both the creative…
June 30, 2017
PODCAST: The Key Fundamentals Of Directing Your Actors
It goes without saying that actors are the lifeblood of any film, and for this very reason it’s crucial that…
June 22, 2017
PODCAST: Moving From PA To Producer In No Time: An Interview With Filmmaker Jens Jacob
No two filmmakers have the same story, or have broken into the industry in the same way. Filmmaker…
June 15, 2017
PODCAST: Directing a $67,000 Micro-Budget Feature Film With Joe McClean
No two feature films are made the same way, and this sentiment is especially true of micro-budget productions…
June 8, 2017
PODCAST: Utilizing Vimeo To Grow As a Filmmaker & Build Your Audience With Derick Rhodes
Countless filmmakers have leveraged the power of Vimeo to showcase their work, refine their craft, and ultimately build an…
June 1, 2017
PODCAST: How To Find Existing Writing Material To Direct
While some filmmakers absolutely love the writing process and consider themselves true writer-directors, many others prefer to focus strictly on…
May 25, 2017
PODCAST: Short Films Vs. Feature Films
Filmmakers at all levels – amateur and professional – often struggle with the same question: What type of project would…
May 18, 2017
PODCAST: Mastering The Art Of Coverage As a Director
Using scene coverage in unique or unexpected ways is one of the most effective ways for you to leave…
May 15, 2017
PODCAST: How To Pick The Right DSLR or Mirrorless Camera For Your Film
To this day, the most common question I am asked by readers of this site is “Which DSLR…
May 12, 2017
PODCAST: An Interview With Micro-Budget Filmmakers: Jamie Benyon & Lucy Jordan
In this episode, I chat with two independent filmmakers from London, England, who recently completed production on their…
May 12, 2017
PODCAST: Finding Motivation & Staying Committed To Your Film
Filmmakers are notorious for starting projects and never finishing. I should know, as I’ve done it more than once!…
May 4, 2017