Runway Ahead Productions

03/20/2022

There's a lesson in here somewhere:

A global pandemic which closed a majority of the world’s cinemas from 2020-21 just won’t keep large format exhibitor Imax down. This morning, Imax announced that it crossed a $10 billio…

08/22/2021

Hey future filmmakers, here something that may help you get going:

Enter My RØDE Reel, the world’s largest short film competition, for a chance to win $250,000 in cash and launch your filmmaking career. Unbox your ideas.

06/19/2021

A new avenue opened up.

Jumpcut is looking to create a more inclusive era of global film and TV — by using data science to discover stories created by underrepresented groups.

05/17/2021

It's better than nothing.

As the industry backs away from Georgia, California's governor is tapping into a $75 billion budget surplus to draw productions to the Golden State

03/08/2021

This may be worth discussing with your accounting and legal team:

New tax code Section 168(k) now permits the deduction of the entire cost of a film, with no limit, when it is commercially released.

01/27/2021

Hey filmmakers, we found this useful:

The AFM Sessions – Video 1 Finance Conference: Producing Without a Completion Bond The current climate indicates very few films are headed into production fully bonded. Our panel explores how some productions are attempting to mitigate risk by negotiating insurance, self-bonding, and working with ...

01/15/2021

Time to get your pages going.

Original Post Date: February 22, 2010 - Robert McKee explains how writers should not worry about trends and awards, but instead should focus on writing a goo...

10/15/2020

Interesting article. Don't think it will affect microbudget guerrilla filmmakers.

A Federal Judge ended the Paramount decrees that ceased Hollywood's monopoly on producing, distributing, and exhibiting films citing the move would "serve the public interest in free and unfettered competition."

04/10/2020

Here's something fellow filmmakers should look into. The competition for the money is fierce and so are you.

Through the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, documentary filmmakers impacted by the pandemic can now apply for immediate and short-term federal relief fr...

04/08/2020

Thank you Bola for sharing some of your experiences.This young lady has some good insights on the process.

Stage 32 had the pleasure of working with Hollyshorts and The Alliance of Women Directors to put on a panel and screening called "Women Creating Change". Bol...

03/25/2020

In case someone might be interested, the deadline is 3/31/2020: https://go.thewrap.com/breakthrough-filmmakers-challenge/