How To Make A Micro Budget Feature Film – Part 1: Story Development & Writing
I’m currently knee deep in post-production for a micro budget feature, and have made a point a point to…
Writing
3 Of The Most Critical Elements For The Success Of Any Short Film
On the surface, short films can appear to be far easier to execute than features, but in reality…
This Simple Beat Sheet Technique Will Help You Finish Your Feature Screenplay In Record Time
Over the last year or so I’ve been developing a feature film, and after experimenting with countless different story ideas, I…
Convention Vs. Cliché: The Truth About Crafting A Truly Original Film
The regular readers of my site know that most of the content I write about is production and post…
How Taking The ‘Slow Burn’ Approach To Directing Can Improve Your Film Dramatically
There is no denying that the pace of the average feature film today is faster than ever before.…
Why The Greatest Writers and Directors Will Always Focus On The Subtext, Not The Text
I am a firm believer that just about any story idea can be turned into an Oscar winning…
Feature Film Journal #1: Developing A Story Worth Telling
I write a lot on this site about cameras, writing techniques, gear reviews, and other filmmaking tips – but…
Why We Need To Stop Obsessing Over Gear & Start Actually Shooting Our Stories
Given the vast amount of of technical obsessiveness that exudes from this site, it’s ironic that I find…
Tip Of The Day: Letting Your Characters Tell Your Story
As part of a new effort to put out many more videos through noamkroll.com, I’ve decided to release weekly…
“The Enemy Of Art Is The Absence Of Limitations” & How Boxing Yourself In Will Help You Develop The Best Story Idea
The most challenging part of the screenwriting process for many writers and filmmakers can be the concept development…
Uncovering The Primary Theme In Your Story & How It Will Be The Backbone Of Your Film
Recently I was thinking about some of my favorite films and trying to figure out what it is…
An Easy Guide To Writing The Perfect Logline & Why It’s As Important As Your Screenplay
The logline is truly an art form of its own. It’s the one or two sentence summary of…
