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Attention Indie Filmmakers friends! @americanfilmmarket is less than 2 weeks away my friends! I have been getting a lot of questions about how to navigate the market. Although I don’t consider myself a complete expert on the topic, here are some takeaways that might help you if you plan to attend. @iffactory #FilmDistribution #Filmmaking #IndieFilmmaker #IndependentFilm #FilmMarkets #AFM #LearnFilmmaking #LasVegas @nvfilmoffice

Are Distributors Destroying Filmmakers' Artistic Vision? Join filmmaker Jay Horton as he delves into the clash between artistic integrity and distributor demands. Explore the challenges faced by filmmakers aiming to maintain their vision while navigating business pressures. This insightful discussion sheds light on the sacrifices artists make for commercial success! #Filmmaking #ArtisticIntegrity #DistributorDilemma #JayHorton #IndependentFilm #CreativeChoices #FilmmakerLife #CinemaStruggles #ArtVsCommerce #FilmIndustry

Do You Need Consent to Film? Find Out! Join us in this insightful discussion about the legalities of filming in public spaces. Our main character, SPEAKER_26, sheds light on the importance of obtaining consent and navigating filming policies in Bellevue. Discover essential tips for filmmakers and enthusiasts alike! #FilmingConsent #LegalFilming #ContentCreation #PublicSpaces #FilmmakingTips #Bellevue #VideoProduction #CreativeRights #MediaLaw #DocumentaryFilmmaking

I’m a firm believer that it is as essential to teach filmmakers how to connect their films to audiences - as it is that they learn how to make films. What I have called part of the “new 50/50”. In these very broken times - I’ve started teaching various groups of filmmakers through webinars and other forums - today I got the opportunity to talk with the current cohort of Bay Area Video Coalition MediaMaker Fellows - all with amazing films. Last question from the filmmakers was “I see so many amazing films at festivals - that then never get seen again. What can filmmakers especially first-time filmmakers do to prevent that from happening.” My answer was: Plan - plan for distribution - as you plan to make a film. Create a strategy and budget and be prepared to execute it. Start this planning no later than fine cut - but even at rough cut or better yet - at inception. #filmmaking #media #mediafellows #distribution #bayarea

These points highlight key differences in the approach, style, and production processes between traditional and unscripted documentaries, showcasing the diverse ways filmmakers tell real-life stories.  Read more in the blog below: https://lnkd.in/gMzYi5f9 #DocumentaryFilmmaking #PitchReviews #TraditionalDocumentary #UnscriptedDocumentary

Welcome back to The Filmmakers Journey - Round Table, a discussion between filmmakers for filmmakers! In our fifth episode, host Nathan Han is joined by the founders of production company Mediam Rare | Creative Agency, Boris Burgess and Priscilla I'Anson, and discuss how they both discovered their love for filmmaking and how being married with children has changed their perspective on their craft. If you enjoy the series, please like and share the video and give our YouTube page a follow!

Essential Tips for First-Time Filmmakers! Steve Crowhurst, the director behind Big Boys Don't Cry (2020) and Katatsumuri (2015), on valuable insights for aspiring filmmakers. Full Talk out soon! #FilmmakingTips #FirstTimeFilmmaker #SteveCorwhust #DirectorTalk #IndieFilm #BehindTheScenes #FilmmakingJourney #BigBoysDontCry #Katatsumuri

Indie filmmakers don't need just one green light to get their film financed, "They need A BUNCH of green lights," according to Zhive Media Founder & CEO Mara McCann. Mara tells our VP, Head of Content Chris C. Anderson that, "I think the misnomer in the industry is that there's ONE green light, there's ONE person who's going to give you a green light, and if you get to that person everything is going to be okay." See this part of our conversation below, and you can watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ewy7YW-2 #indiefilm #indiefilmmakers #independentfilm #filmfinancing

The Truth About Filming Hours: Why the U.S. Is Different from the Rest Discover the grind of filming and the crazy hours that filmmakers in the U.S. have to work. Find out why strict hour limits are non-existent and the impact it has on the industry. #FilmingIndustryInsights #CrazyWorkHours #FilmmakingStruggles #U.S.FilmingHours #WorkLifeBalance #FilmIndustryChallenges #BehindtheScenes #FilmingCrew #IndustryStandards #FilmProduction

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