FILM FINANCING OPTIONS IN TODAY'S MARKETPGA producer Jim Holt will dive into equity investors, bank loans, pre-sales, and everything in between in this mini version of our finance intensive.(Episode 64)Hosted by Director/Producer
How can you have the best communication with your AD? We dive deep into the AD - Director - Crew relationship in this episode of The Working Director with film & TV director American Young.(Episode 61)Hosted by Director/Producer
In this episode from our NAB Show lives we talk to director Oscar Rene Loyoza about his transition from indie filmmaker and TV editor to TV director. What are the biggest differences from indie film to TV director? Let's find out!Thank you to
In our first of our NAB Show live episodes we talk to Dave Hoffman from Blackmagic Design about their latest announcements that should get indie filmmakers excited!Thank you to our live sponsors: NAB Show, Blackmagic Design, Sigma, Hollyland,
If you want to be directing regularly, you have to treat your directing career like it's your production company. Hint: It is.If you are tired of sitting around waiting for someone to hire you, join us for this live Q&A and learn how Alex Meh
How do you get the most out of your production studio rental?How do you make the most of your studio rental? How many times have you rented a stage only to be nickle-and-dimed by the owner? How many times have you arrived and realized the stud
Six common reasons film festivals reject your film with Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith, Founder of The Film Festival Doctor.One of the hardest things to deal with as a filmmaker is film festival rejection. You worked so hard to make that piece of ar
It doesn't matter if you are an aspiring director or a veteran, there is a non ending question of "HOW AM I GOING TO GET PAID TO DIRECT?!"In this live Q&A conversation we give you some ideas on how to do just that. How do you get clients/bran
Directing Comedy with Emmy-Award-Winning Comedy Director Mary Lou Belli. Some things we cover:-How do you tackle blocking a multicam show?-Who’s close up do you do first?-How important are reaction shots?-How can you find the comedy beats
How do you know what film festivals to submit to? How do you get the attention of the programmers? Why should you volunteer at festivals? Should you hire a publicist, and if yes, how do you know who is right for you? That and more on this episo
How do you answer the dreaded "So, tell me about yourself"? What should you have prepared for your project pitch? How many projects should you have in your back pocket? What materials should you bring in? How do you engage the room, and why are
Ask An Entertainment LawyerIn this new semi-monthly series we let our audience ask any production related legal questions their hearts desire to Entertainment Lawyer & Filmmaker Chris Edgar. This week, some topics covered: -What will make a
How Do You Finance Your Film?How do you find investors? What are the ways to bring money into your film? How do you get a bank loan? How do you get a bond to get a bank loan? What companies do you need to know and how do those relationships ma
Ask An Entertainment Lawyer: FLLCs, Releases, and more!In this new semi-monthly series we let our audience ask any production related legal questions their hearts desire to Entertainment Lawyer & Filmmaker Chris Edgar. This week, some topics
What is an intimacy coordinator and how can they help you have a safer, more productive set? Whether it's an intimate scene between two actors, a torture or trauma scene, or a scene involving minors, an intimacy coordinator can help you have a
How Do You Direct A.I.? What considerations are there when prepping an A.I. drama? How do you keep it all ethical? We talk with James Walker, Nancy Lanham, and Forest Robin of Velocity Studios about how they created TWO A.I. podcasts (an interv
Ask An Entertainment Lawyer: Fair Use, A.I. Rights and more!In this new semi-monthly series we let our audience ask any production related legal questions their hearts desire to Entertainment Lawyer & Filmmaker Chris Edgar. This week, some t
ICFX For Indie Filmmakers: Using LED Walls & Green Screen for In-Camera FXWhat do you need to know when prepping and shooting on LED walls? How about using in-camera fx with green screen? Where is the technology heading and how can you get in
How can A.I. actually benefit your team when it comes to production and post production? How do you use A.I. to enhance (not replace) what your cast and crew bring to the table?Join this live discussion and Q&A on the current uses of A.I. for
How do you approach investors in a time when anyone rarely makes money? What goes in your business plan? Why should you share the bad news first with your potential investors? Why should you use your own money to make your own film? Why shouldn
Would you rather stick forks in your eyes than network with strangers? Do you get excited about going to an event to meet people but end up speaking only to people you already know once there? What about online? Do you know how the way to best
What is Production Insurance exactly? How do you get it affordably for smaller projects? What exactly do all those terms on that certificate ofinsurance even mean?!?!?Production Insurance is a non-negotiable when it comes to filmmaking. You
Until you find a groove getting hired for narrative projects, most directors make their money in the non-scripted world. How can you make the most from your time doing non-scripted work? How can you help your interview subjects feel at ease? Ho
When should you start talks with your colorist? How can you best help them understand your vision? What's the best pipeline to go from production through all of post until color? We'll cover that and more in this episode with Film & TV Colorist
How do you direct live TV? Whether 21 cameras or three, a live audience or not, there are so many considerations that differ from narrative filmmaking. What are those things? Filmmaker Sharon Everitt shares how she does it on this episode.(Epi