The Pixar Storytelling Formula: An Inside Look

Animation BasicsOpen menu What is Animation Types of Animation What Does an Animator Do What is Cel Animation What is Anime What is Claymation ResourcesOpen menu How to Direct an Animated Movie Animation Storyboard Tips Unreleased Aladdin Animatic Best Animated Music Videos Best Animation Software Best AnimationsOpen menu Best Animated Movies of All Time Best… Continue reading The Pixar Storytelling Formula: An Inside Look

The Producer’s Guide to Film Production Insurance

Production DepartmentOpen menu What Does a Producer Do What Does an Executive Producer Do What Does a TV Producer Do What is An Associate Producer What is a Line Producer Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions Production ResourcesOpen menu Ultimate Location Scout Cheat Sheet Shooting Schedule Template Production Crew Contact List Template Film Budget Template… Continue reading The Producer’s Guide to Film Production Insurance

4 Ways to Decrease Entertainment Insurance Liabilities on Set

Casting actors. Hiring crew. Scouting locations. If not done correctly, pre-production is where some projects can collapse in on themselves, costing investors and distributors precious time and tons of money. To guard against these types of events, producers purchase entertainment insurance and completion bonds to ensure the show goes on.Continue reading 4 Ways to Decrease… Continue reading 4 Ways to Decrease Entertainment Insurance Liabilities on Set

Stop Making These 6 Common Shooting Schedule Mistakes

Shooting Schedule EssentialsOpen menu What Is a Shooting Schedule How to Plan a Film Shoot How to Create Multiple Shooting Schedules How to Create a One Line Schedule What is the Dood Report DOOD Report Explained Shooting Schedule Pro-TipsOpen menu How to Make a Better Shooting Schedule How to Schedule a Musical How to Find… Continue reading Stop Making These 6 Common Shooting Schedule Mistakes

Working With Celebrity Talent: How I Learned To Respect the Kardashians

Casting TipsOpen menu Ultimate Guide to Auditions Guide to Holding Auditions Best Casting Tips Indie Film Casting Casting Background Talent Casting ResourcesOpen menu Actor Release Forms Model Release Form Photo Release Form Best Talent Agencies What is a Casting Director How to Become a Casting Director Working with talent used to fill me with dread.… Continue reading Working With Celebrity Talent: How I Learned To Respect the Kardashians

4 Essential Principles for Creating the Ultimate Antagonist

A great antagonist is much more than just a “villain” to challenge your main character. There are many delicate components to creating a great antagonist. From casting to compelling storylines to inspired acting choices. However, it all starts in the script, and is fleshed out in the director’s script analysis.Continue reading 4 Essential Principles for… Continue reading 4 Essential Principles for Creating the Ultimate Antagonist

Movie Budget? Here’s the only free Film Budget template you need!

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The SIMPLE Shot List Template

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How to Make Script Changes in StudioBinder

Scripts are constantly evolving. That’s just what they do. New scenes are added and old scenes are deleted throughout pre-production and production.  How do these new changes affect your project?  In StudioBinder, making script changes is easy and your project is kept intact. We’re going to walk through the process of how to make script changes, syncing… Continue reading How to Make Script Changes in StudioBinder

Why You Should Have a Photo Release Form Template

Casting TipsOpen menu Ultimate Guide to Auditions Guide to Holding Auditions Best Casting Tips Indie Film Casting Casting Background Talent Casting ResourcesOpen menu Actor Release Forms Model Release Form Photo Release Form Best Talent Agencies What is a Casting Director How to Become a Casting Director I think you’ll agree with me when I say… Continue reading Why You Should Have a Photo Release Form Template

Model Release Form vs Photo Release Form

[vc_row section_mode=”normal” bgmode=”custom” bgposition=”top_left” bgrepeat=”no-repeat” bgattachment=”scroll” section_overlay=”no_overlay” sectionoverlayopacity=”0.70″ video_opacity_overlay=”0.70″ padding=”no-padding” padding_top_value=”70″ padding_bottom_value=”70″ shadow=”shadow-off” el_class=”center”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text animation_loading=”no” animation_loading_effects=”fade_in”] So you’ve scheduled a photoshoot with a model and you’re wondering what releases you need. Release forms are essential to protect photographers from potential liability claims. It’s important to know the difference between a model release form and a… Continue reading Model Release Form vs Photo Release Form

Indie Film Casting Explained: From Casting Calls to Callbacks

Casting TipsOpen menu Ultimate Guide to Auditions Guide to Holding Auditions Best Casting Tips Indie Film Casting Casting Background Talent Casting ResourcesOpen menu Actor Release Forms Model Release Form Photo Release Form Best Talent Agencies What is a Casting Director How to Become a Casting Director C asting an independent film can be a lesson in… Continue reading Indie Film Casting Explained: From Casting Calls to Callbacks

A Guide to Crowdfunding Films: Part 1 — Choose the Best Crowdfunding Platform

The barrage of successful film crowdfunding stories may lead many filmmakers to believe crowdfunding is easy money. The truth is that it requires the same level of research and prep a film production requires. In this post we’ll compare some of the top crowdfunding platforms geared for film projects so you can identify the best… Continue reading A Guide to Crowdfunding Films: Part 1 — Choose the Best Crowdfunding Platform

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