The other most important role a production unit should consider hiring as soon as possible is the Assistant Director.

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If a tree falls in a forest, and there's no one around to hear it, does it make a sound? The same can be said for your film if no one...

With the growth of streaming platforms, there are a lot of opportunities for independent filmmakers to get their movies or TV shows made.

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With 2021 approaching, one of the goals for a young startup like ours is to get some investors on board. It's often been taught that you...

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The basics of what is required to make a film have not changed for the last 8 to 9 decades

A Line Producer is responsible for the logistics of achieving that vision.

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Prevention is always is better than cure. A screenwriting software that allows you to share your work and get prompt feedback helps prevent

One thing that COVID has increased, is the demand for freelancer workers.

To ensure that a production comes within budget, it is common for crew members to work 12 to 14 hours days

The disabled filmmakers. Are they being failed by an industry that is unwilling and unable to include them?Disability doesn't mean inability

Producers and studios are using data to drive your film's success. But there are pros and cons to relying on Big Data for a film's success.