Yes. What is a math teacher? When I tell you: “You’re a math teacher,” don’t take my word for it. Just take my word for it because I am so serious. Math teaches creativity and hard work, it is an essential skill in any creative endeavor. The more math you study for the sake of …
How is a filmmaker paid by their company? How much money is budgeted per day? What does a filmmaker make on a day? How much money is budgeted for each day? How much does a filmmaker receive each month per film? What does a director get in monthly compensation? How much does a director make …
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This is a great question to ask your client. The short answer is, you don’t. That’s no surprise to me either; most of my clients get a little intimidated and nervous when their script takes two weeks to make and they finally realize, “Well, I’m not sure I can ever make that time frame happen.” …
The best way is to find your passion, your passion for filmmaking and then make it into a career. Then as you’re growing and you find it, find that you can do it yourself, but also learn from some of the pros that are out there in terms of their passion for filmmaking. If you …
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What about film studies? Do we need an advanced degree? You know, in case you don’t get your foot in the door? This one’s a no-brainer. For all the bullshit academic bullshit you hear about film school, it really is more about film studies than film school. There are so many great things about film …
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Filmmaking is the best business. You need to be in it to have money. It’s what we do. I have my own business. But it’s hard at the beginning until you go to Sundance, it’s difficult to get financing. Then you learn about distribution and it becomes easier. I mean you’re making art and you’re …
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This book covers the basic principles of getting started: Write a short film Choose a genre Write scripts Create characters Research and budget Edit your film Publish and promote your film Create a website Get feedback from filmmakers Take the screening process to a new level Learn about the filmmaking process Learn about indie films …
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In Hollywood, the answer is never really clear. While there are some interesting exceptions, a few stars are almost guaranteed to get paid at least half of what the big guns like Leonardo DiCaprio, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael Keaton or Tom Cruise get, which makes sense given the sheer scale of the industry. The real question, …
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If you are already in film school, then you should. But if you haven’t, think carefully about the education that you give to your future film graduates. If you know that you would not be able to make an independent film, then you will have no one to blame but yourself when you graduate. What …
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Well, now you do. Last summer, the University of Massachusetts, Amherst introduced its graduate degree in film and media studies program. With degrees ranging from BFA to master’s, you can combine animation and storytelling with classes with a major in film production and distribution. Some students can pursue a degree in film and media studies …