
Film Producing
Location Scouting Checklist
When scouting for the perfect location to shoot an indie film, filmmakers need to take into account a myriad of factors that can affect both the production quality and the logistical feasibility of the shoot. This comprehensive list covers everything from aesthetic...
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...
Monday, August 8, 2016 – Connect Film Festival – Flash festival! Submit Now! Screen Monday!
Promote your feature film or best short work of all time. Features & shorts submit now! Final submission push, as low as $4 for AFM members. *This* Monday 8th August Connect Film Festival hosts a special screening & networking event for narrative filmmakers....
Film Commissions in Texas
A list of film commissions in Texas.
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
Nothing is more important than know what is and is not expected when you’re on the set.
Firearms, Weapons and Prop Guns!
Live weapons are NEVER acceptable to use on a set. Learn why from the past.
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
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...