EPISODE 4 MAKING ITTo Live & Cast in L.A.Auditions, Actors, and Table Read Throughs Setting up casting calls and actor auditions are one of the most exciting parts of the pre-production process, but this is where things begin to get real. See us cast our short film below. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE MAKING IT: EPISODE 4 How to cast actors for your short film It's time for you to hold auditions and cast actors in the various roles you've created. This is where you begin to see your vision come to life, but there are many considerations including self-tapes and finding…
When it comes to the glitz and glamour of the movie biz, most people don’t mention film production budget planning--try saying that three times fast.Continue reading Film Budget Planning: How to Effectively Budget a Script Breakdown
Film producers and directors both have major responsibilities during the filmmaking process, but none is as important as their ability to work together. This post discusses producer vs director responsibilities, addressing the specifics of each role, while also pointing to why their clear communication is critical to the making of a film. Continue reading Producer vs Director: The Roles & Responsibilities Explained
Your film budget isn’t complete until you factor in taxes. But what if I told you could magically get some of that moola back? That’s right. I’m talking film tax credits, baby.Continue reading Film Tax Credits: How to Save Money for Your Project
How we distinguish between producers matters. There are a ton of moving parts in filmmaking, and each producer handles a different one. This post answers the question ‘what is a line producer,’ so you can better understand where they fall in the mix.Continue reading What is a Line Producer? Defining the Basics of the Role
The Sundance Film Festival is a program of the Sundance Institute. It is the largest independent film festival in the U.S. with roughly 125,000 people attending in 2018, nearly tripling the attendance only two years prior. If you want to become anybody in the independent film world, Sundance is where you wan tot be. So where is Sundance Film Festival?Continue reading Where is the Sundance Film Festival?
Let's face it, shooting schedules can be super complicated. Who’s available when? How do we shoot the most expensive elements? It’s easy to forget that a production schedule is as much a psychological tool as it is a logistical one. Here's how to make a schedule for your shoot that will increase the productivity and positivity of your team.Continue reading 15 Pro Tips to Create a More Encouraging Production Schedule
Auditions. Such a simple word has so much meaning and promise. Whether running lines in the waiting room or organizing the controlled chaos that often comes, the audition process is key for casting.Continue reading A Step-by-Step Guide to Holding Auditions [FREE Audition Form]
Every production starts with the script breakdown. Whether you’re working on an effects-heavy mega-budget project like Age of Ultron or a micro-budget indie like Paranormal Activity, you won’t really know what bringing that story to life is going to require until you get into the script and take it apart element by element. So, let’s practice a script breakdown using the big wedding scene from the romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians. Continue reading Breaking Down the Wedding Scene from Crazy Rich Asians
Everyone has told a little white lie to get a red-hot job, amirite? You do what you have to get your foot in the door. But, telling a lie in production is a gift that could keep on giving as long as there is work to be done or a film that stands the test of time. It can also stop a production in its’ tracks. It is important to know which lies to let slide, which to nip in the bud and which you may have to bounce back from when that happen on your set. There are certain…
