Video and Film Producing

Film Producing

I believe that filmmaking – as, probably, is everything – is a game you should play with all your cards, and all your dice, and whatever else you’ve got. So, each time I make a movie, I give it everything I have. I think everyone should, and I think everyone should do everything they do that way.
– Francis Ford Coppola
Will Movie Theaters Become Obsolete?

Will Movie Theaters Become Obsolete?

Throughout the decades, studio films would play in your local neighborhood theater and be released on home video. Movie goers were introduced to dollar cinemas, where you have the studio films play in major movie theater chains (AMC, Regal, etc), and then head to a...

Honest Film Funding Advice for Your Next Film Project

Honest Film Funding Advice for Your Next Film Project

Let’s be honest about film financing. Unless you have a rich uncle or family member, you are in for one heck of a time financing your film. The fact is, film production is an expensive endeavor. No matter if it’s shorts, features, or advertisements. And you, as the filmmaker, are in for a wild ride. However, it can be very rewarding, when you succeed.
But there’s hope!

Good Setiquette

Good Setiquette

Nothing is more important than know what is and is not expected when you’re on the set.

Why Subway Doesn’t Count As Payment

Why Subway Doesn’t Count As Payment

I saw this very funny clip on YouTube where an obviously disgruntled sound person posted a conversation he had with a producer. Which if you have been around independent film making at all will sound very familiar.

Understanding Copyright & Protecting Your Stories

Understanding Copyright & Protecting Your Stories

  The Austin Film Meet Wordsmiths held their first meeting on October 12, 2010, and presented an important topic Understanding Copyright and Protecting Your Stories. Read Official Event Notice. Thanks to Don R and Tina Davis for an excellent and insightful...