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August 16, 2017
My film September Morning cost just north of $250,000. The truth of the matter is, though, I would have made…
June 23, 2017
Writer-director Michael Irish used the tips he made as a bartender to self-fund Life of Significant Soil. Here's how—and how…
January 23, 2017
My grumpy inner line producer was skeptical of Film Budgeteers. But I was pleasantly surprised by how well the service…
August 24, 2016
Knowing your screenplay's budget range is vital to your eventual campaign to get it read by those that can purchase…
November 4, 2014
A look at the changing business of genre filmmaking. A decade ago, the primary focus of independent horror moviemakers was…
May 29, 2014
Producer Randy Bobbitt (It's Gawd) shares invaluable lessons he's learned about the SAG signatory process. Engaging SAG can be a…
August 21, 2013
This week, our Wednesday Words of Wisdom come from the Hollywood jack-of-all-trades that is Chris Weitz. The consummate professional reminds…
April 8, 2009
At some point in our moviemaking lives we’re all going to face the loss of something very dear to us.…