It’s incredibly hard to make any movie, but a perfect movie? That’s nearly impossible without a great set of script notes. Today we'll learn how script notes catapulted Back to the Future into theaters and changed history forever. Travel with us as we talk about casting, rewrites, and the development process.Hop in! Where we’re going, we don’t need roads!Continue reading How Script Notes Can Improve Your Screenplay [With Example]
Plot structure is the most critical thing about a movie.Plot structure is what keeps your script, and movie, compelling. It keeps your audiences entertained. It keeps any reader reading.Continue reading Plot Structure Tools to Help You Master the Art of Dramatic Writing
The Story CircleElevate your narrative with a simple eight-step guide and worksheet.Who is Dan Harmon?Dan Harmon is the mastermind behind the Story Circle. Currently an executive producer at Rick and Morty, he also created and ran the NBC show Community. Dan consolidated Joseph Campbell's classic Hero's Journey from 17+ steps into a more contemporary set of 8. We created a helpful guide so writers (like you!) can create compelling narratives focused on driving the story forward through character development.Dan Harmon @danharmonWatch: How The Dark Knight Completes the Story CircleSubscribe for more filmmaking videos like this.But how does the Story Circle actually work?1. YouThe first thing…
If you’re a producer, you likely pay close attention when noteworthy film festivals post their schedules. Among other things, you’re probably looking for the best up-and-coming directors for your own project slate.Continue reading The Best Up-and-Coming Directors Every Producer Needs to Know
So you want to know how to make a commercial for your brand. Maybe you know what idea you want but are unsure of how to best concept and shoot it.Continue reading How to Make a Commercial by Mastering Persuasive Ads in 5 Steps
Download Your FREE Gantt Chart Template for Your Video ProductionAre you on the hunt for a Gantt chart template that's better than Excel? We have just the one for you! Plan out your production a lot smoother with our free online Gantt chart template.Gantt Chart made with Google DriveIncludes clearly organized calendar with color-coded columns.StudioBinder's free Gantt Chart Template ExampleWhat's included in this Gantt Chart Template?Our free Gantt chart template provides a holistic view of your production and improves your production planning process.TEMPLATE INCLUDES:Best Practices for Gantt Chart TemplatesLearn more about the nuances of Gantt Charts in our companion post How to…
Most filmmakers I know have tried and failed at crowdfunding. I failed, too, on my first attempt. But every time I researched shot film funding, crowdfunding was one of the first recommendations. It has become a ubiquitous film funding technique.So, I tried crowdfunding again. I studied successful crowdfunding campaigns and took courses on strategy. Ultimately I raised over $18,500 in short film funding for “The Pirate Captain Toledano.” Crowdfunding can be an incredibly powerful film funding tool - if you do it right.Here are some of the most important things I learned from my crowdfunding campaign. These are strategies and…
Adam Lisagor never wanted to be in front of the camera. To this day, he’s a little surprised his clients request that he be in front of the camera for their digital marketing.Continue reading How to Develop Your Brand: An Interview with Sandwich Video
Clients have every right to be part of a comprehensive feedback process (they are the ones signing the check, after all), but engaging them fully can actually improve the work you do together.Continue reading How to Spark Client Feedback That’ll Improve Your Video
You need a killer creative brief in order to get new clients. But figuring out what to say and how much is often as tricky as producing your final product. In this post, we break down what to include, what to leave out, and give you the best creative brief template download.Continue reading The Best Creative Brief Template For Video Agencies [Free Download]
