I’ve broken some of the rules I normally preach about fundraising in general and crowdfunding in particular. And I can tell you, the rules still apply because breaking them has not worked for me as you can see here. Check it out! Money is emotional. If you think creative work …
How do you convince a producer to transform your screenplay into a film? In short, convince the producer that the resulting film will make money. Their problem, as you know, is to come up with the money and manage the business aspects of the film. Try to help them solve their …
Writing is only the first part of the process of screenwriting. If you write it, producers and directors will not necessarily beat a path to your door. Truth be told, no one is likely to care that your script exists. What you need to do is let people know what …
In my day job, I often tell people, “If I am doing my job right, your job should be easier.” Same thing with the book – I want people to use my screenplays to launch their filmmaking hobbies or careers a little more easily. The making of this book is …
Filmmaking itself isn’t a business. It takes business savvy to support filmmaking. That said, how can filmmakers make money with short film to support the habit? I’m always on the lookout for examples of how independent filmmakers make money, and new ideas that filmmakers might try. There’s no high-dollar commercial path for …
Ask not what you can do for your screenwriter! Ask how your screenwriter can help promote your films! That’s right. If you make a film based on any of my short film scripts, even if you change my script significantly from its original form, I’ll help you promote your film. …