This article is a list of available film incentives by each state for filmmakers in 2020-2021. It's expensive to make a film, so why not make the most of film incentives? Incentives will allow you to save money on taxes,…
Amy ClarkeNovember 2, 2020
This article is a detailed film production scheduling guide for producers from prep to production. There is so much to think about when producing a film. From people, to gear, to budget -- it can be easy to lose track!…
Amy ClarkeOctober 5, 2020
The following article explains how to create and use a character profile template as a filmmaker. Your characters are the life and soul of your story. If they are not believable, your audience will quickly lose interest. One way to…
Amy ClarkeSeptember 21, 2020
This article is a detailed guide on how to attend and sell your film in the American film market. You have made your film, and now you want to sell it. After all, filmmaking is so expensive you would be…
Amy ClarkeSeptember 14, 2020
This article is a list of grants and funding schemes for US-based filmmakers making feature films. There are numerous film funding grants accepting submissions year-round. Whether you are making a documentary or narrative feature, why not take advantage of these…
Amy ClarkeSeptember 7, 2020
In this article, we will walk you through what you need to know to understand and successfully complete a SAG-AFTRA exhibit G form. Anyone who has worked in the Assistant Directing department on a movie knows that there are an…
Luke DeBoerAugust 31, 2020
This article is a complete breakdown of the film pre-production process from budgeting to rehearsals to hiring crew. Pre-production is the fundamental planning stage in filmmaking. If you get this part of your project right, shooting your film should go…
Amy ClarkeAugust 24, 2020
This article will explain how to storyboard a film step-by-step, and includes a free storyboard template and further advice on working with storyboards. As a filmmaker, you need to share your vision with your crew. The easiest way to do…
Amy ClarkeAugust 17, 2020
This article will break down how to get your film distributed, with specific advice for achieving a theatrical release in cinemas. For many filmmakers, watching their film on the big screen is the ultimate goal. Unfortunately, a theatrical release happens…
Amy ClarkeAugust 10, 2020
