What’s the Difference in Onscreen vs. Off-screen Space in Film?
In filmmaking, much of what is occurring within a scene can be covered by the visuals that are taking place within the frame. However, there is a difference in what occurs on-screen vs. off-screen. Figuring out how onscreen vs. off-screen space in film can be recognized and what each of these means is important for […]
How to Write a Documentary Proposal that will Drive Funding for Your Film
Creating a proposal for your film project can fast track your journey to generating the funding that you need for production. Whether you’re attempting to generate funding through grants or through investment financing, the proposal is the first step to getting started. If you need a way to generate maximum funding for your film, learning […]
A Teen’s Guide to the Film Set: Teen Actor Rules You Must Know
Whether you’re a teen that’s considering a role in the film industry or you’re a film producer that’s considering whether or not to hire a teen actor. Knowing the rules which apply to teen actors in the film industry will be important. Teens considering a role in film or television must be prepared to follow […]
How Does the Old Film Rating System Relate to the System We Have Today?
When it comes to film rating systems, the ratings have changed over the years. In fact, film rating systems have changed quite a bit over the past 100 years or so. The earliest films were not technically “rated” but over time it would become evident that some form of a rating that would alert potential […]
How Does Film Festival Sponsorship Work?
Just about any major event producer knows that sponsorship is the key to generating greater publicity, credibility and funding for the event. Film festival sponsorship is all about building strong relationships with funders expressing interest in opportunities within the industry. To generate sponsorship for a film festival, the event manager must prove that the festival […]
How to Write a Grant Proposal for a Film
Grant writing is a process that can take years to perfect. Even for the professional writer that’s engaged in the activity on a regular basis. Although a particularly arduous process, for a filmmaker learning how to write a grant proposal for a film can also be quite rewarding in the end. Especially if the grant […]
How to Write a Film Proposal that will Get Film Funding for Your Project
It doesn’t matter if you’re a student that is just about to graduate from the local film academy or you’re a talented screenwriter that’s been in the industry for more than a decade, the steps that you take from the time you have that great idea for a film until it is fully-funded and prepared […]
What is the Type of Technology Embedded to Film to Prevent Copyright Infringement?
The protection of copyrighted films is certainly an important topic for filmmakers that have introduced these films on DVD and other forms of video. 20 years ago, protections for copyrighted materials might have been rather limited, as they were not nearly as important to the industry, but pirating copyrighted content caused extreme challenges for creators […]
Short Film Competition Rules and Regulations for Independent Film Producers
Entering a short film competition is certainly something for independent film producers to carefully consider. Competitions like this can draw attention, and the necessary reputation for your short film production which may lead to increased investor consideration and funding. These short film competition rules and regulations will help you to establish an understanding of what […]
Everything You Need to Know About Film Gap Financing
You’ve got the script. You’ve got the production crew ready to go. And you’ve done a ton of hard work and you’re committed, and there’s only one more thing to take care of – funding. Securing the necessary financing for a film is an independent filmmaker’s greatest challenge. Far and wide, film financing can certainly […]