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…
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…
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 Hollywood Trenches: 9 Tips for Working With Celebrity Talent or 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…
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….
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