How do I find the money for my movie? I know my script inside out. I have an idea of the cast I would like. I have a plan where I want to shoot and how much it will cost - but where do I find the finance? How do I find the money for my movie? For short films or first time, low budget features try the following ways: CROWDFUNDING There are online platforms where people with similar interests gather and support one another. You have to be prepared to pitch your ...
Is this movie cinematic?
"Is this movie cinematic?" - this is the question a sales agent /financier asked a filmmaker in Cannes. The filmmaker understandably was a little confused by this - what do they mean 'is this movie cinematic'? She had written a 90 page screenplay, with depth of character, plot and story - of course this movie is cinematic. Or is it? Technically speaking ... In technical terms, when there's a reference to cinematic quality, it usually means some of the following:wide vistas; depths ...
Get the Movie Made
The most important thing is to get the movie made. Too often hard work goes into creating a project and somehow it doesn't make it onscreen. How do you get the movie made? Sometimes you have to just go for it - pick a start date, throw everything at it. Your script is done; the world and characters are there; the plot works; dialogue sparkles and it fits the genre.People are responding positively to the material. All great news. However, even though sales agents, distributors ...
How do you get your movie into Cannes?
How do you get your movie get into the Cannes Film Festival and does it matter if you don't? It's taken blood, sweat & tears to get the movie made - what would a festival play do for you: Film festivals will give you a platform and showcase the film and your talent. Acquisitions executives attend film festivals hoping to find a diamond in the rough – the new voice and vision for the future. Getting your movie into a film festival increases your chances of being noticed by the ...
how can you sell a movie to netflix?
How can you sell a movie to Netflix? As of January 2019, CNN stated that Netflix has 139 million subscribers! Out of that audience, there will be some who would like to see your movie ... ..but how can you sell a movie to Netflix? THE AGGREGATOR Aggregators work with all the SVOD / digital platforms - Netflix, Amazon, Apple etc.They have ongoing relationships and know what content at what price works.A good partner will help you focus the project in order to appeal to the SVODs ...
Get the Audience to See Your Movie
As a filmmaker, how do you get the audience to see your movie?Usually your focus, of course, is on making the film.However, movie making is a commercial enterprise - you're creating a PRODUCT for an END USER. Sure, it isn't artistic to think of it this way - but overall we want people to see & enjoy our movies.So ... how to get the audience to see your movie?STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD According to the Stephen Fellows report, thousands of movies are made each year - many of them never get a ...