Ever wondered why indie films feel so different from Hollywood blockbusters? It’s like savoring a homemade dish instead of fast food, personal, bold, and rich in flavor. This blog takes you behind the scenes of independent film studios and the creative hubs that nurture them. From Toronto to Mumbai, discover how these communities foster innovation, champion diverse voices, and shape the future of cinema.

Almost a decade ago, I traded indie film sets for conference rooms and clinical trials. Before stepping into my current role as a customer success manager in the pharma industry, I produced two independent feature films. Projects in which I poured my energy and heart into. These days, filmmaking is mostly a passion project; pharma pays the bills.

After 5 years away from directing, I returned with a one-day shoot that reignited my creative spark. Here's how I reconnected with filmmaking.

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I'm in the screenwriting phase of the project. Not to give too much away about the plot, the story centers around a murder in the metaverse.

3 keys takeaways from making my first feature film

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"Everything that guy just said is bullshit. Thank you." - Vinny Cambini, My Cousin Vinny The year - 2011. The location - the living room...

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"I could be just a writer very easily. I am not a writer. I am a screenwriter, which is half a filmmaker. … But it is not an art form,...

10 days ago, the 93rd Oscars (Academy Awards) ceremony, broadcasted live from Los Angeles. It is no hidden secret that the ratings hit an al

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

"My role is not just artist. It’s also activist because of the way I look. On so many shows and movies, race was a gesture, and in mine...

I’ve had nine of my books adapted to film, and almost all were enjoyable. I’ve been fortunate with Hollywood and look forward to more...

"Money's only something you need in case you don't die tomorrow." - Carl Fox, Wall Street In my last blog, the 7 stages of the filmmaking...

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.

How many mistakes can you avoid in a solid business plan? The answer... As many as you can think of. In my blog last week, I wrote about...

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...

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