Take the Time to Network
I cannot stress this enough: one of the best things you can do for yourself is to get out there and network, network, network. Introduce...
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rachelallen060
- Nov 25, 2021
- 1 min
Create a Kickass Film Proposal
The purpose of a film proposal is to showcase the details of your project to potential investors and to convince serious producers to...
rachelallen060
- Nov 23, 2021
- 1 min
The Zero Dollars Idea
A big chunk of the no-budget/low-budget filmmaking community is always on the hunt for great ideas for movies they can produce for...
rachelallen060
- Nov 18, 2021
- 2 min
Write Every Day
If you decide to plop down in front of the keyboard and write for 60 seconds without stopping – you’ve started. The only way to get...
rachelallen060
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
The Power of a Tape Recorder
In 2017, I found myself in a car with a young lady who could. not. stop. talking. She wasn’t talking to me, mind you, she was talking on...
rachelallen060
- Nov 11, 2021
- 2 min
Be Economical with Dialogue
Whether you plan to write, direct and produce your script, sell it to a production company, or pitch it to your mom and dad for funding –...
rachelallen060
- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min
Read Scripts (with a Twist)
“Read scripts” is something that I’m sure you’ve heard before; it is the screenwriter’s guru mantra given to anyone who aspires to become...
rachelallen060
- Nov 4, 2021
- 1 min
The Power of Writing Exercises
I love writing exercises! They’re designed to help you develop the skills you need to become a better writer. They challenge you to...
rachelallen060
- Nov 2, 2021
- 1 min
Reinvent History
Take any historical event you can think of. It could be ancient history, modern history, Greek history (helloooooooo Brad Pitt in Troy),...
rachelallen060
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Write About Your Obsessions
Take a subject you’re obsessed with – it can be anything from Nazis to computer hacking, sex dolls to bank robbers, fast cars to bird...
rachelallen060
- Oct 26, 2021
- 2 min
The Shower Principle
Have you ever wondered why the best ideas tend to come to you when you're in the shower? Don't worry it's not just you, a lot of...
rachelallen060
- Oct 21, 2021
- 2 min
Can You Afford an Established Actor?
Many low-budget indie filmmakers are under the impression that a recognizable name is beyond their reach and that they don’t have the...
rachelallen060
- Oct 19, 2021
- 1 min
Create an IMBD Page
Once you have actually created a film, it’s a good idea to create an account with IMDB that has at least one credit in its contribution...
rachelallen060
- Oct 14, 2021
- 1 min
Study Adobe After Effects
I don’t think that you need to become a compositing master before decided to embark on your first feature film shoot, but I would...
rachelallen060
- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
Mastering Adobe Premiere
Whether you’re going to be working with an editor, or even if you go solo, understanding how to edit is something that should be high on...
rachelallen060
- Oct 7, 2021
- 2 min
Don't Wait to Get A Website
One of the first things you need to do in pre-production is to buy a domain name and create a website for your upcoming movie. I usually...
rachelallen060
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
Send Your Script to Writers Guild Association
If you want to have an added layer of protection, you may submit your screenplay or treatment to the WGA (The Writer’s Guild...
rachelallen060
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Negotiate!
You won’t have to look hard to find a film investor who whole-heartedly believes in the idea that “he who makes the gold, makes the...
rachelallen060
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
Setting Up an LLC
Unless you are making a feature film for less than $5,000, then spending $200 on setting up an LLC, or Limited Liability Company is a...
rachelallen060
- Sep 23, 2021
- 1 min
Receiving Critic Reviews
Yes, your short film can and most likely will be reviewed online by professional film critics. Some of them will charge a fee, while...