How do I get into indie filmmaking?
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- Check out crowdfunding sites. Chances are, projects still seeking financing aren’t fully cast.
- Go where filmmakers go.
- Contact film schools.
- Audition directly for directors.
- Show up.
- Be a fan.
How do indie films make money?
Sponsorship and other licensing deals Another way to make money with indie films is to generate sponsorship and/or licensing deals with footage from project. Another way to generate extra income with your indie film is through making other licensing deals. Don’t confuse other licensing deals with distribution deals.
How long should indie films be?
For a low-budget feature, you’d want to stay under 90 pages if possible. You need to schedule enough time to shoot all your scenes and give yourself enough time to switch locations. You also need alternatives in case of weather or equipment or many other possible mishaps on location.
Where can I find actors for indie films?
Acting Agencies The more professional way of finding actors is to contact an agency. Simply find a local agency and email them with details on the production. Even if you don’t have a budget a professional actor might work on your film if the screenplay or subject matter interests them.
What an indie film is not?
An indie film is any feature-length or short film that is made without a major studio or big production company attached.
What makes a good indie film?
Independent films—or “indie films”—are controlled more by the creator in terms of content, voice, and style. With a lack of big budget and fewer crew members at their disposal, indie filmmakers can be more hands-on with their film productions, and have greater freedom to tell the story they want to tell.
How long does it take to edit a 2 hour movie?
A typical 90 second local news story will take an hour or two to research, 3 hours to shoot, 2 hours to write and 2 hours to edit.
How much does it cost to make an independent movie?
As of 2014, Sundance reported that the average independent film budget was $750,000, and that was a conservative estimate. It is possible to produce a film production on a budget lower than that, but it’s important to be realistic.