With tight budgets and very limited resources, the independent film maker often falls short when working to bring their vision to the big screen. With hundreds of film festivals taking place annually in the United States, the platform is in place for budding producers and directors to find their place in the 'reel' world. But between hiring cast and crew while ensuring that equipment is up to par when it comes to lighting and photography, the … [Read more...]
Filmmakers Fall Into Four Categories – Where Do You Fit In?
by State Library and Archives of Florida Filmmaking. Filmmakers.I've been in the business 22 years.I've seen filmmakers come and go, and they always seem to fit into 4 categories.#1. I've seen talented filmmakers succeed with their first or second films and not know why. So they get arrogant. They get stupid. They're the one hit wonders.#2. Then there are filmmakers who have the talent to create the art and the maturity to understand that … [Read more...]