Pixabay.com/ A lot of indie film makers feel that lack of quality resources while making a film is a hurdle which sometimes proves insurmountable. If you are an independent film maker yourself, you already know that. As it is you have to curtail a lot of costs and also make do with a limited number […]
Project Managing Your Indie Film on a Low Budget
Wikimedia.org/ When you are breaking into the indie film market the biggest and most important hurdle comes in the form of finances. Not many would want to invest in a rookie filmmaker with absolutely no experience in the industry. So, how do you make a mark with a tight budget? Here are 5 tips and […]
How are Indie Filmmakers Bringing About a Social Revolution?
Indie filmmakers are entering a golden period where they can now make films on almost any subject. They are rising above taboos and breaking down social, moral and cultural stereotypes. Today, budget is no longer a constraint as corporate houses with fat purses are also willing to back them up. But there are critics who […]
Jimmy Lotare – Nerdeo Artist Of The Week
Nerdeo: Who are you and what do you do? I’m a 3D and VFX-generalist from northern Sweden, beyond the wall. I provide 3D assets, animations and visual effects for everything from commercials and films to games and VR-experiences. I can’t seem to make up my mind which field to specialize in, and maybe I never […]
Why Sound is as Important as Visuals- Part 2
Pixabay.com/ In the first part of this write up, we discussed how sound can manipulate emotion and creates the environment. Now let’s get deeper into the subject and try to bring out more roles that sound actually plays in the film. Sound is everywhere, in fact unless you enter rooms that are specifically designed to […]
Project of the week – Mission Backup Earth
Bio: Alexander Pfander, born in Hamburg and based in Berlin, is the co-founder of Pfanderfilm, Germany, specialising in genre and cult films as well as English and Polish co-productions. Pfanderfilm produced two short and five feature films, including the dark comedy ‘Nuttentarif’ and the mystery-drama ‘Stepnica’. Since then, Alexander has moved onto producing and directing two web series, where […]
The Life of a Scene: Staging
Pixabay.com/ Staging is the most important part of the film making process. That is a bold statement to make, but considering how even mundane, everyday scenes can be made infinitely better with the right staging. It is possible to tell a parallel story with the right staging and all of the titans, as far as […]
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 […]
Featured User: Jim Page – Film & TV Editor
Name Jim Page Website http://jimpage.co.uk/ Bio I’ve been an Editor for 11 years; cutting Features, shorts, broadcast Documentaries and factual shows. I’ve cut for the BBC, Channel 4, Discovery, and for companies like Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, Red Bull…. It’s been a long old slog. Nerdeo: Who are you and what do you do? […]
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 […]