What is a Line Producer: Ultimate Guide to Duties, Salary and More
What is a line producer? What do they do? Great question. And not uncommon, even for people well-versed in film. The role of the line producer, like many inner-workings of…
How to Efficiently Schedule a Montage: Pro Tips for Producers & 1st ADs
Amovie montage can accomplish many things, from interweaving multiple storylines to delivering jokes. But accounting for a montage in your production schedule is no laughing matter. What can be summed…
The Hollywood Trenches: 10 Rules for Working With Child Actors
In the world of film and television, filmmakers use child actors for their special brand of talent and, yes, cuteness. But working with children isn’t a walk in the park….
5 Best Film Budgeting Software of 2019
One of the first things independent filmmakers look for when budgeting their projects is free film budgeting software. Getting the numbers right and in the proper format can make life easier…
Crowdfunding Movies: How I Raised $18,617 in Short Film Funding
M ost 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…
Working With Celebrity Talent: How I Learned To Respect the Kardashians
Working with talent used to fill me with dread. Celebrity talent was even worse. Dealing with handlers, agents, lawyers and even personal assistants can try any producer’s patience. But it’s…
What is the Dood Report and How Can It Help My Budget
Modern film professionals are living and working in the midst of a golden age for audio-visual content production. Tools to streamline the production process are more advanced than ever and…
Fiscal Responsibility on a Short Film (with FREE Petty Cash Template)
If you want to know how to make a successful short film, stop and consider a few words on fiscal responsibility. Even if you have an award winning short film…
How to Make a Short Film: 3 Proven Steps to Master Pre Production
So you’re financed and ready for pre production. But with so many steps in the film production cycle (casting, shot listing, insurance), how do you get organized? Where do you…
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