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Why I Just Bought The New Sigma FP Mirrorless Camera For Filmmaking
October 17, 2019

There have been a ton of new camera announcements and releases over the past year, but perhaps none more interesting than Sigma’s brand new FP mirrorless. It offers some of …


Blog  / Directing & Producing
The 100:1 Ratio – Or How To Survive In The Business Of Creativity
October 8, 2019

I’ve been thinking a lot about volume lately, and just how much time, effort and repetition it takes to thrive in this business.  It doesn’t matter if your goals are financially driven …


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How To Make Your Digital Footage Look Like Film In Post-Production + FREE Download Of My Digital To Film LUT
October 1, 2019

Shooting digitally will never yield the exact same look as real motion picture film, but you can get incredibly close with the right approach in post-production. This article outlines my …


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PODCAST: Making & Selling An Indie Feature Film For $2 Million With Freaks Director Zach Lipovsky
September 26, 2019

This week my guest is the co-director of the theatrically released feature film Freaks, which stars Emile Hirsch and Bruce Dern. Zach and his partner Adam were able to successfully …


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What All Indie Filmmakers Can Learn From Distribber’s Failure
September 24, 2019

If you haven’t already heard, Distribber - one of the most popular indie film aggregators - is going under. As a result countless filmmakers have been hung out to dry, some …


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8 Critical Lessons On The Business Of DIY Filmmaking From Joe Swanberg’s SXSW Keynote
September 17, 2019

Joe Swanberg’s SXSW keynote from back in 2016 is a must watch for any business minded filmmakers out there. If you haven’t already seen it, you can stream it now …


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Why iPhones Are Now The Inevitable Future Of Independent Filmmaking
September 11, 2019

For years now we’ve seen iPhones make their way into mainstream film production. Directors like Sean Baker and Steven Soderbergh have been using them brilliantly on their feature films, and …


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The Ultimate Micro-Budget Feature Filmmaking Masterclass Is Coming! Exclusive Pre-Order Available For A Limited Time
September 10, 2019

UPDATE! The course will be delivered to all who have pre-ordered it as of 10/25/2019. Next week, it will be available for public enrollment on NoamKroll.com. Stay tuned! I’m thrilled to …


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The Best Type Of Cinema Camera To Buy For Every Shooting Situation
September 4, 2019

Filmmakers are always on the hunt for gear - cameras in particular. But too often, we make our decisions based on specs or hype in the market, and neglect to …


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The Best Editing Workflow For Cutting Hours Of Interview Footage Into Short Docs & Promo Videos
August 28, 2019

While my focus as a filmmaker has always been narrative work, I’ve spent many weeks and months editing interviews for documentaries and corporate promo videos over the years. The process …