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Prequel to a Screenplay: Before Writing Begins: How to Write a Screenplay - The Basics in Five Easy Steps

By: Kathleen Klein

Funding Your Film Through Investors: How to Find Investors, Plan a Presentation and Secure Funds.

By: Heidi Griffin

Funding Your Independent Film: Grants, Investors, and Donations: Make A Movie Without Going Broke

By: Heidi Griffin

Four Common Mistakes First-Time Filmmakers Make: 4 Common Traps that New Independent Movie Directors Fall Into

By: Jeff Lanctot

Planning Your Independent Movie Post Production: Scheduling Tips for a Successful Indie Film Post-Production Cycle

By: Jeff Lanctot

Film Finance for Independent Filmmakers: Vital Steps to Investment in an Indie Film Production

By: Jeff Lanctot

D.I.Y. Distribution Methods for Your Indie Film: Specific Techniques for Generating Independent Movie Sales

By: Jeff Lanctot

Guerrilla Marketing for Independent Filmmakers: Using Independent Distribution Routes to Get Your Indie Film Seen

By: Jeff Lanctot

Three Methods for Getting Your Movie Distributed: Using Traditional Distribution Routes to Get Your Indie Film Seen

By: Jeff Lanctot

How to Employ Guns on the Set of Your Movie: Using Fake Weapons to Add Realism to the Shots in Your Film

By: Jeff Lanctot

Using Storyboards to Demonstrate Scene Action: Storyboarding Tips to Help Your Crew Visualize Shots

By: Jeff Lanctot

Getting Shots in a Moving Car on an Indie Budget: Finding Ways to Shoot Your Driving Scenes Cheaply and Easily

By: Jeff Lanctot

Understanding Your Protagonist and Antagonist: Creating Bold Heros and Villans to Make Your Movie Great

By: Jeff Lanctot

Using the Three-Act Structure Effectively: Writing a Great Story or Screenplay Using Dramatic Story Structure

By: Jeff Lanctot

How to Make Your Video Look More Like Film: Achieving Better Film Look on Video Without Breaking the Bank

By: Jeff Lanctot

Understanding Color Balance for Video: Using Color Temperature Effectively to Produce Better Looking Video

By: Jeff Lanctot

Lighting Your Independent Movie for Pennies: Using Your Hardware Store to Achieve Professional Lighting Results

By: Jeff Lanctot

Free Software For Digital Filmmakers: You don't have to pay for high-end filmmaking tools

By: Doug Sinclair

How To Write A Screenplay: Interview and Advice From Hollywood Screenwriter Ray Griggs

By: Joe Lam

How To Direct A Feature Film: Learn What It Takes To Succeed As A Film Director in Hollywood

By: Joe Lam

How To Direct Actors: Interview With Award Winning Director Ray Griggs

By: Joe Lam

Book Review: Cinematic Storytelling: Jennifer Van Sijll Discusses Filmmaking Convention For Michael Wiese

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Romantic Comedies—A Dying Genre: How to Keep Romance Alive On Screen

By: Udhaya Kulandaivelu

Forgettable Movie Titles: Common Pitfalls in Naming

By: Udhaya Kulandaivelu

Writing Log Lines for Screenplays: A Step-By-Step Guide

By: Joe Lam

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