The backing of a major studio could do wonders for your film. Studios have the right contacts, budgets, and connections to take your film to a different level. Take a look at 4 studios which have their own indie film division. Sony Pictures – Sony Pictures ClassicsSony Pictures Classics was founded in 1992 to specifically […]
Take It Where You’ll Make It: A Look at Indie Film Festivals
For an independent filmmaker, the completion of a film is only 50 percent of the work. The other 50 percent is finding an audience for it. There are numerous ways in which you can distribute your film. The easiest way is to do it online through services such as YouTube, Vimeo, and similar portals. They […]
From Small Beginnings to Big Names
Becoming a part of Hollywood’s A-list brigade is no simple task. You have to work your way through a lot of low budget and independent films to establish a name which commands a level of respect and a high paycheck as well. Take a look at 4 famous names in Hollywood who started off as […]
The Path to Success with Independent Films
Image credits – Pixabay Question time! What is common between films like “The Breakfast Club”, “Factory Girl”, “The Blair Witch Project”, “Donnie Darko”, “Reservoir Dogs”, and “Memento”? These films, among many others, are blockbusters produced on a limited budget i.e. they were independent films which tasted mainstream success. The path less traveled Image credits – […]
Indie Game Development Teams – Where Do You Fit In?
Image credits – Pixabay When you are looking to collaborate with game designers, there are often questions which boggle your mind pertaining to where your skills can be applied efficiently. Take a look at the 5 most important roles you find in indie game development teams and see where you fit in. You can also […]
Sin City: From Concept to Completion
Some of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters were initially proposed as “proof of concept” films hoping to get a big studio to produce and distribute them. Such films are created on a low budget to merely give an idea of the final feature and what can be accomplished by the production team. Sky Captain and the […]
Development Hell of Proof of Concept Films
“Proof of concept” films are the latest norm for filmmakers to pitch their ideas to big studios. Not many make the final cut to becoming a full-length feature film. And many of those which do, rarely see the silver screen. It’s not that the film has run out of ideas; it means the film is […]
Why Sound is as Important as Visuals
Sound in film is something that is often not noticed till its bad, and when its bad, it is really awful. With the advent of numerous Indie film makers like yourself, shooting video is not difficult. It is safe to say that shooting video is easy, you can get breathtaking visuals and shots in ultra […]
Crowdfunding your Project – What you Should Know
There are literally thousands of writers, directors, and movie makers out there that are yearning for a break. For the most part, they are looking for a producer or someone that will believe in their project and allocate a budget and a support crew. The film making process, however is complicated and convoluted to the […]
A Budget Filmmaker’s Lifeline: The Smartphone
Image source – Pixabay Good indie scripts are sometimes plagued by budget constraints, depriving audiences the chance to experience a new idea. For a creative thinker and filmmaker, however, no hurdle is impossible to overcome. Independent films are being shot in resourceful and innovative ways that are helping many budding filmmakers pursue it more seriously. […]