Filmmaking Stuff

• Every Filmmaker Needs A Partner
  Don't try filmmaking alone. It is too challenging. You can't know everything. To speed up the process, find people who complement your skill set. […]
• Gary King Talks Filmmaking
  see Kevin Smith as the guru who is able to take his fan base and monetize it in a way that makes sense and doesn't make anyone feel ripped off. We've also seen the recent success of comedian Louie C.K. and his comedy special that he sold exclusively and independently online which grossed over a million dollars. […]
• Location Sound Crew
  The sound crew starts their day by assuring themselves that every piece of hardware they have works flawlessly. They post a header and test tone at the start of every days work. […]
• Final Sundance Recap
  If you were one of the readers of Filmmaking Stuff who got to meet me at Sundance, you know that the Sundance Film Festival was a blast. Snow. Cold. Wet feet - And a gazillion filmmakers all trudging through the elements to just be part of the action... […]
• Back From Sundance
  I'm back from Sundance. This was one of those trips that you don't plan. But when you get a call from the Utah asking... […]
• filmmaking success
  The most frustrating part of your filmmaking career is when you realize that you are not entitled to success. Early in your career you wake up every day with an unyielding sense of possibility... […]
• Sundance Film Festival
  A decade ago, my goal was to make a movie and get it into the Sundance Film Festival. Back then, this was the only way you "made it." Since that time, the entire world of indie filmmaking has turned upside-down. […]
• Filmmaking Stuff Gets Updated
  If you've been reading Filmmaking Stuff for any length of time, you probably noticed that things are changing around here. When I first started this site I had no idea that it would become one of the most popular filmmaking websites in existence... […]
• Filmmakers and Screenwriting Frustration
  Many filmmakers and screenwriters feel frustrated. You know what you want to do. But you have no idea how to get started. A reader of Filmmaking Stuff wrote me and asked “How do I get started?” My response is simple: do one small thing every day to get closer to the completion of your project. […]
• No More Excuses – Make Your Movie Now!
  The life you live today is a result of the decisions that you made in the past. The life you live tomorrow will be a result of the decisions you make right now. Make your choices, but choose wisely. The world is waiting to watch your movies. Take action: Make your movie now! […]