Filmmaking Articles and Advice from Film Consultant Peter D. Marshall
Posted in Filmmaking Tips on Feb 10th, 2010
This article was written byAngelo Bell.
“Every year tens of thousands of artists embark upon the task of making an indie film. Why not? It’s a glamorous industry full of celebrities, studio deals, exotic locations and big paydays. At least that’s what the “how to” books claim. Film analysts at Variety, Filmmaker Magazine, Moviemaker Magazine and [...]
Posted in Independent Films on Dec 10th, 2009
“Much has been said and written about the current distribution crises of independent films, I am not going to belabor the horror stories here.
But just as a way of introducing myself – I will give you a brief introduction to my own horror story.
In 2007, I was at the Tribeca film festival where I was [...]
Posted in Independent Films on Dec 4th, 2009
“Some of them are obvious or secret or genius or lame. But they came out of the mouths of the experts at last weekend’s “Produced By” Conference during panels devoted to the financing, production, and distribution of independent films and documentaries.
Here are the 35 tips compiled by a DHD stringer…”
Read this article from DeadLine.com
The [...]
Posted in Independent Films on Nov 10th, 2009
“Independent filmmakers and the YouTube generation have received a helping hand from the folks at IndyMogul.com. The site focuses on those who love movies and want to create special effects without breaking the bank.
With videos on low-budget filmmaking tips and tricks, their backyard special effects (BFX), are a cheap and effective way to spice up [...]
Posted in Independent Films on Nov 5th, 2009
“Here is a video in which indie distribution pioneers discuss new strategies in distributing independent films.”
Watch this video from All About indie Filmmaking.
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Posted in Low Budget Filmmaking on Nov 2nd, 2009
“Marc Price, director of the no-budget zombie film Colin, which opens in cinemas this weekend, reveals his secrets.”
Read this article from Independent.
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Posted in Filmmaking Tips on Oct 29th, 2009
“What follows was written from the IGNORANCE of having only produced and directed one film, and the ARROGANCE of having only produced and directed one film.”
Read this article from Screen Writing Basics.
The Ten Commandments of Filmmaking
How to Work (and Survive) in the
Film and Television Industry
by Peter D. Marshall
Posted in Independent Films on Oct 27th, 2009
“Your first movie is the toughest. Even more so when dealing with smaller budget movie projects. It’s a creative fight where you’re nose will get bloodied and you’ll learn what humility means. To go from movie idea to treatment to script to completed movie is an accomplishment at any level. I make movies under the [...]
Posted in Independent Films on Oct 26th, 2009
“Independent filmmakers making smaller budget movies outside of Hollywood without the safety net of a studio or name stars face limited distribution options after they complete their movie. Most major movie distribution companies do not acquire the rights to completed movies that do not have bankable stars in them.
Lots of independent filmmakers cannot afford to [...]
Posted in Low Budget Filmmaking on Oct 6th, 2009
“Shane Meadows’ Le Donk is a paean to low-budget filmmaking. Here we present 5 films made in a similar spirit (and also on a shoestring).”
Read this article from Gail Tolley.
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