The words “grants” and “crowdsourcing” are common terms floating around the industry, and yet, the skill of grant writing and crowdfunding escapes many. While the idea of “free money” is tempting, it’s important to note that grant seeking and writing can seem to take up more time than it’s worth, while equal energy could be… Continue reading How to Write Grants and Crowdfund Like a Filmmaker
Month: July 2025
What to Know Before Filming at a New Location
Film locations can be the unsung hero of a film, and it’s why they are a huge part of pre-production. Finding the perfect location is an art in itself, and there’s a lot more to look at than its aesthetics. It might seem obvious, but many a filmmaker has run into issues with locations once… Continue reading What to Know Before Filming at a New Location
Modern Film Distribution Guide: How Indie Filmmakers Can Choose the Right Channel and Avoid Costly Mistakes
Filmmaking is an art founded in passion, and creating the artwork is what most filmmakers are most excited about. Distribution? Not so much. Distribution was once as limited as publishing. Obtaining approval and acceptance from a small group of gatekeepers was the only way to have your film seen by the masses. Today’s distribution models… Continue reading Modern Film Distribution Guide: How Indie Filmmakers Can Choose the Right Channel and Avoid Costly Mistakes
7 Free and Low-Cost Tools Every Creative Should Use to Manage Projects on a Budget
Are you a development team of one and think you need to spend a lot of money to create and manage your projects? Let me let you in on a little secret: You don’t, but you do need the right tools. That’s great news, but don’t know where to start? Keep your overhead and stress… Continue reading 7 Free and Low-Cost Tools Every Creative Should Use to Manage Projects on a Budget
How to Build a Creative Dream Team: A Guide for Independent Filmmakers and Content Creators
You’ve seen it — the 30 under 30 articles, the social media posts about a 25-year-old wunderkind who sold a show overnight, and all the other success stories that both inspire and maybe depress you. But, here’s the truth. All we ever see are the results, not the endless start and stops on projects, the… Continue reading How to Build a Creative Dream Team: A Guide for Independent Filmmakers and Content Creators
How to Get Remote Video Editing Gigs While Traveling
The beautiful part of the post-pandemic world is that editors are literally working from anywhere—from a vanlife setup in the woods, a safari in Africa, to your parent’s house. As long as there’s good Wi-Fi, no workplace is off-limits. Even better news? You don’t have to be chained to entertainment hubs like New York or… Continue reading How to Get Remote Video Editing Gigs While Traveling
How to Recover from Overnight Shoots Fast (Without Burning Out)
Overnight shoots are like a rite of passage in the world of film, TV, and digital content. During these all-nighters, you fight time, fatigue, and fluorescent lights — all in pursuit of the perfect take. But while the shot-list might wrap at dawn, your body and brain often don’t. Key Insights: Strategic sleep cycles and… Continue reading How to Recover from Overnight Shoots Fast (Without Burning Out)
How to Negotiate Higher Day Rates as a Freelance Crew Member Successfully
Freelance crew work is the lifeblood of production—film, TV, digital, or even a podcast debating whether there are too many podcasts. You’re the engine under the hood, the unsung hero grinding the gears and making everyone else look good. A lot of crew members are underpaid and overworked. It’s time to change that. Here’s how… Continue reading How to Negotiate Higher Day Rates as a Freelance Crew Member Successfully