Finding Key Crew Prior to Financing Your Film
There are several people you need to identify before you shoot a film in order to get it funded quickly. Your Director is key to funding. He may bring with him funding sources, actors, and other resources. If you are a writer and you want to direct your own film, you may have a pretty easy time convincing a funder that you're an acceptable...
Creating Financial Projections
The truth is, no one knows exactly how much a film will make. But it is easy to calculate how much similar films will make. It just takes research. Here are specific techniques you can use for creating your financial forecasts. For films that will have theatrical release, start by going to www.boxofficemojo.com. In a spreadsheet record the...
Your Film Needs a Website: Here’s How to Get One
Every production needs a website. It needs to have a signature image, a poster image, that defines what the film is about. You should test your signature image on your target market to find the one that they like most. A signature image should speak “loud and clear” to your target market. With a sequel, your signature image may be nothing more...
There Are Only 3 Things You Need to Do To Ensure Your Film is Successful
Making sure your film is successful is easy. There are just three things you have to do . . . You need to know who wants to watch it and why. You need to put it where they will find it and present it in such a fashion they can see the appeal. You need to make it possible for them to give you money If you achieve these three...
