3 Feature Films To Develop Right Now
So many filmmakers suffer from “analysis paralysis” and as a result never make a single feature film. With…
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If there is one filmmaking trick to have up your sleeve on a no-budget production, it’s the ability…
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The 33% Rule: Shooting Coverage On No-Budget
So much of your film’s perceived quality is rooted in shooting not only the best coverage possible, but…
The 3 “No’s” Of No-Budget Cinematography
On projects of all scale, lighting dictates not only the quality of your final image, but also the…
PODCAST: Sundance Winner Jim Cummings On Making Groundbreaking Films & Building A Successful Career
Today I am thrilled to be joined by the amazingly talented Jim Cummings, who you know as the…
Does Anyone Actually Watch Micro-Budget Films?
The most common pushback I get from aspiring filmmakers is that micro-budget movies don’t get seen. So there…
