I just spent a few days on location in Belgrade, Serbia on a movie set and I thought I would share some of the experience in this blog. Firstly, why do films shoot on location? Film is a visual experience & filmmakers look for ‘cinematic’ imagery - so, is there a location that has never been seen? Iconic locations audiences love to see. The desire for something different – does the location have futuristic cities; undiscovered countryside; unique urban environments. Film sets ...
What will attract an actor to your indie movie
Sometimes, the piece of the puzzle that tips a movie from an idea to green light is the attachment of talent. Some thoughts below on what will attract an actor to your indie movie. What will attract an actor to my indie movie? The Script Amazing stories are hard to come by - and decisions are made within the first 10 pages of a read. The better the quality of screenplay, the more likely it will get attention from agents and actors. Why do actors take on low paying indie movies ...
finding a producer – to get your movie made
How do you go about finding a producer? If you're just starting out as a filmmaker one of your key relationships will be with producers. At the lower budget levels of independent filmmaking, finding a producer is a crucial piece of the film puzzle. If you have a body of work behind you and an agent, it may be that your agent will send out a script to producers they know and who they feel will match you / the material. Finding a producer with experience will add value and reach ...
How to get distribution for your movie
How do you get you film into cinemas, online & on TV i.e. how do you get distribution for your movie. In the USA, and UK there are 600-700 films released in cinemas on average per year - that's over 10 a week. There is a lot of competition for screening slots - and that doesn't include how many films are released online too. There are many efficient routes to get distribution for your movie: the traditional route via distribution companies; or, through self distribution - pitching ...
Getting your Movie into a Film Festival
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 seen by the industry. Sales Agents and Submitting a Movie to a Film Festival As mentioned in a previous blog "What does A Sales Agent do in Film", one of their roles is getting your movie into a film festival. Sales companies attend the many markets and festivals around the world. Just ...
Awards Season 2018
Awards Season 2018 It's that time of year - turkey, cranberry jelly, a jolly round guy with a red & white suit .... Yes, it's movie awards season! Move over Christmas cake, i've got some movie viewing to do. So far, I have thoroughly enjoyed ploughing through the Awards Season 2018 screeners and here are some of my personal highlights from this year's contenders: GREEN BOOK dir. Peter Farrelly cast: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali writ. Nick Vallelonga; Peter Farrelly; ...