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Pre-Production and Development 

Filmmaking Articles to read online.

Things to consider before you become a filmmaker

One practical article that lists good points on what men and women should think about prior to making a decision about filmmaking as a career.

How to Hold an Acting Showcase fundraiser

This article explains how to raise funds for an independent film production using talent and local publicity. It is one of the cheapest fundraising ideas for filmmakers.

The House Party Fundraising Guide for Filmmakers

Do you need money to make your independent film? A hosue party is one of the easiest events to plan. This article explains how to plan a fundraising house party.

Why Filmmakers Need Still Cameras

This is a great airtlce that explains why filmmakers should invest in one of the most important pieces of production equipment.

A Safety Guide for Independent Filmmakers

Many filmmakers do have have a bag full of money for the purpose of spending on unexpected medical or property damage expenses. This article will help you avoid potential lawsuits.

Inexpensive Wardrobe Ideas for Filmmakers

Learn how to create your film's wardrobe on a limited budget.

Making films with kids

A very useful article on the joys of casting children for independent films.

Animation: Facts for Independent Filmmakers to Consider

A hepful observation of Animated movies and how filmmakers can benefit from this option.

Why FIlmmakers should Make One Minute Films

An article that outlines good reasons why one minute films are worth your time.

Why Online Acting Databases Suck

Filmmakers who decide to cast their film using an online talent database may find much frustration during this process. This article lists reasons why these options are not the best way to cast your film.

Online Movie Casting

Learn how to cast actors without renting out a meeting room or theater.

A filmmakers resource for a hassle-free film production schedule 

Filmmaking Articles on Post-Production and Beyond

Filmmakers MUST obtain these production photos

You do not want to finish your film and then realize that it cannot be promoted at film festivals because there are no images for posters. This article lists important movie production photos that filmmakers should have. It is the minimum collection of photos that will help you market your film.

Keep actor's cool during the summer

This article provides great tips on how to keep cast members cool during summer productions. It is helpful especially if air conditioning is not available.

Cheap and Easy Dinner Meals for Film Productions

Filmmaker's who have a production scheduled for evenings will find this article very useful.

Cheap Lunch Ideas for Summer Productions

Learn how to prepare food for cast and crew members on a limited film budget.

Low-Cost Catering for Independent Filmmakers

Learn how to have Someone Cater Your film Production, even if you do not have a lot of money for craft services.

Great Breakfast Tips for Outdoor Independent Film Productions

Learn how to feed your cast and crew during early morning hours, when everyone is tired and you have limited time at an expensive location.

Snack ideas for film productions

If you are not providing full course meals, that is understandable for an indie film production. Learn how to put together great snacks for cast and crew members.

Inexpensive Breakfast Ideas for Indoor Film Productions

A great resource for providing breakfast on a film set.

Pimp My Film

Learn how to use a popular Myspace tool to promote your films.

What to do when you have wrapped production. 

Filmmaking Articles for Post-Production

Make Movie Production Stills with Photoshop & Adobe Premiere

This article explains how to Make movie production stills on your own editing system.

A Marketing Guide for Filmmakers Who Are Self-distributing Their Work

This article explains how to form a profitable partnership with clubs and organizations to sell your film.

How to Start Your Own Microcinema

What do you do when Distributors have passed on your masterpiece feature film that was supposed that would star Julia Roberts in a perfect world instead of your next door neighbor's step-daughter? The good news is that you can screen your film in front of a paying audience with good planning and publicity. This article outlines how to do exactly that.

Mistakes for Filmmakers to Avoid

These Tips were written to Help Independent Filmmakers Create More Entertaining Movies and not make mistakes that could damage their filmmaking process.

Why you should Submit to Film Festivals

If you are a filmmaker who has never screened at a film festival, this is a very important article to read.

Independent Film Distribution Scams

Dishonest film distributors lure filmmakers with the promise of items such as a theatrical release. Read up on how to protect yourself from being scammed by a phony film distributor.

Avoid the film festival scams

This article explains how filmmakers can protect Themselves from Being Cheated by False Film Festival Events

How to Produce Your Own TV Show

Movies are the the only place where you can create great projects. Filmmakers can make a name for themselves and generate revenue from television as well.

Inetfilm.com

A helpful article that includes a review of one exhibition opportunity for independent filmmakers.

Undergrounfilm

Another resource that includes a review of an online exhibition opportunity for independent filmmakers who are looking for feedback and ratings.

How Filmmakers Can Create a Career Enhancing Day Job

Do you think that you can do well self-distributing your film instead of giving it away to someone else? If so, this article provides good information on making distribution into a profitable day job.

Film Festival Screening Troubles

Great Tips on Tackling a Film Festival Screening Before Things Go Wrong