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Preparing for a Legal (Courtroom) Drama

"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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Write a compelling character with the help of a character bio

Why do we need a character bio? “When writing a novel a writer should create living people; people not characters. A character is a...

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3 tips to keep your independent film under budget

"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...

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Treatment: The blueprint of your entire project

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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The New Year: Looking ahead

Happy New Year! Last year's unexpected challenges created the spark for the creation of The Martini, a collaborative platform for...

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Building an Executive Pitch Deck for 2021

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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Filmmaking essentials for independent filmmakers

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

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Features in a screenwriting software that can help you beat Writer's block

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

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COVID has impacted Ultra Low Budget filmmaking

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