Make Your Movie: Screenwriting – The First Draft
It all starts with the script. Whether you are a director, producer, gaffer or cinematographer, we all know that the start of any collaborative effort starts with the all important script. Changes...
View ArticleDeveloping The Budget For Your Film
Here’s some advice for you filmmakers out there. When it comes to creating a budget for your project there are many obstacles you will encounter. Collecting numbers and figuring out how much things...
View ArticleARCommunity #FF: Laura Durkay, Writer/Director/Producer of “Natalie”
This week’s #FeaturedFilmmaker is Laura Durkay, writer, director, producer of the feature film Natalie. During my interview with Laura she gave some great insight on what it really means to be an...
View Article10 Podcasts Every Screenwriter Should Follow
I’ve recently discovered that podcasts are useful for more than just expanding your musical palette (I know, I know. Late to the party as usual) and that there are a surprise amount of podcasts out...
View ArticleMaking of a PSA: Interview with Writer/Director Aubrey Smyth
Above: Writer/Director Aubrey Smyth (center) works with the young actors on the set of Little Leading Ladies. Photo courtesy of Gingersnap This is the first installment of a five-part series...
View ArticleGeena Davis’ Two Easy Steps to Make Hollywood Less Sexist
We recently ran a blog series centered around the gender equality PSA, Little Leading Ladies, which encourages young girls to take on leadership roles within, as well as, outside the film industry. But...
View ArticleNotes From the Field
Folks often ask me how I prepare for a shoot. While there are a multitude of ways to get ready (and therefore many ways to answer this question) I do have a system in place. This system assumes that...
View ArticleMake Your Movie: How Do You Know Your Script Is Ready For Pre-Production?
We’ve talked about getting your script started, working through that second draft, what you should look for when acquiring a script, and even how to get started with pre-production. But if you’re a...
View ArticleMake Your Movie: The Casting Process
When producing a narrative, whether it’s a short or feature-length film, one of the utmost critical moments in pre-production is going to be the casting process. It can be especially trying if you are...
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