Filmmaking Stuff

08/21/2025

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08/21/2025

Ever wonder how some micro-budget films look like they cost millions? It’s all about smart choices.

Here are a few of the keys I share in this video:
✅ Create big production value shots with clever coordination
✅ Add recognizable cast for instant credibility
✅ Upgrade your sound—bad audio kills a movie faster than anything
✅ Work with a hungry DP who can pull off stunning shots

Watch now and see how to make your film look bigger than its budget. What’s your best low-budget filmmaking hack? Share it in the comments!

08/19/2025

Ever wonder what every film investor really wants to hear when you pitch? After years of experience, I’ve narrowed it down to three simple things:

✅ The excitement of being part of a movie
✅ The experience of lights, cameras, premieres, and red carpets
✅ The chance at revenue (with a real plan, not wishful thinking)

If you’re raising money for your film, these three keys are non-negotiable. Watch the video, then drop a comment—what’s been your toughest challenge when pitching investors?

08/14/2025

Selling your film before you shoot it might sound impossible in today’s market… but it’s still doable if you know the rules. This is where pre-sales come in.

Here’s what we cover:
✅ What a pre-sale is and how the game has changed
✅ Why legitimate cast attachments are essential
✅ The role of sales agents and distributors
✅ The difference between pre-sales and negative pickups
✅ How “value” really gets measured by buyers

Bottom line: it’s all about what — and who — you’ve got attached to your project. Watch now, then drop a comment with your biggest question about pre-sales.

08/12/2025

Want your indie film to play at Sundance, Cannes, or Toronto? Here’s the hard truth—you need more than just a FilmFreeway submission. You need connections.

✅ Why FilmFreeway is better for smaller niche festivals
✅ How to meet festival programmers at markets
✅ Why alumni status gives you a huge advantage
✅ How film festival consultants can get your film seen
✅ The secret to making sure your film actually gets watched

Share your own film festival submission stories in the comments—I’d love to hear them!

08/07/2025

Want to get sales agents to take your indie film seriously?

Here’s how to walk into AFM, EFM, or Cannes without looking like a rookie:

✅ Ask the right question to the acquisitions team
✅ Bring a banger trailer—never just clips
✅ Avoid relying on bad market Wi-Fi
✅ Start building relationships, not demanding million-dollar MGs

Take these tips with you to the next market and watch how differently you’ll be treated.

💬 What’s the toughest part for you when approaching sales agents? Comment below—I’d love to hear your experiences!

08/05/2025

Are you spending money on film festival submissions that will never pay off? Here’s how to choose festivals that actually matter for your indie film.

✅ Why Sundance and Toronto are a long shot for most indie filmmakers
✅ The difference between festival audiences vs. distributors
✅ Why genre festivals (like horror or sci-fi) can be a better strategy
✅ When to focus on film markets instead of festivals
✅ How to avoid wasting a year chasing festival laurels

💬 Have you done a festival run before? Share your experience in the comments—I’d love to hear your wins and mistakes!

07/31/2025

If you’re raising money for a film, this might surprise you—the perfect private equity investor isn’t a Hollywood insider.

Key Points:
✅ Learn what makes a private equity investor different from any other type of film backer
✅ Discover why excitement and experience matter more than just ROI
✅ Find out how to make your project irresistible to the right investor
✅ Learn why the best investor might be the water bottle CEO, not the studio exec

If you’ve ever wondered how to get real money wired for your movie, this is a must-watch. Comment below with your biggest takeaway or your own experience pitching investors!

07/29/2025

Ever heard the term “MG” when selling your film?

It stands for Minimum Guarantee—and knowing how it works could make or break your distribution deal. Here’s what I cover in this video:

✅ What an MG actually is (hint: it’s really an advance!)
✅ The biggest pros and cons for filmmakers
✅ Why chasing a high MG can be risky
✅ How to avoid getting paid only once on your movie

🎥 Watch now and drop a comment if you’ve ever been offered an MG or are negotiating your first deal. Let’s talk indie film distribution the smart way.

07/24/2025

🎬 Ever wonder what sales agents are REALLY thinking when you pitch your film?
They’re not just being polite—they’re sizing up three big things fast. If you don’t hit these, your project’s likely getting skipped.

✅ Recognizable cast—do they know the name instantly?
✅ Marketable genre—clean drama? Unique horror?
✅ Killer trailer—cut by a pro or a drag?

These elements can make or break your pitch. Want to give your film the best shot at getting picked up?

📩 Watch now and drop a comment—what’s the hardest part for YOU when pitching your film?

07/22/2025

What’s the #1 thing every film investor wants to know?
How they’re getting their money back. That’s where the investor waterfall comes in.

✅ Investors get 120% of their money before any profits are split
✅ Profits are split 50/50 between investors and the production company
✅ If there are multiple investors, it’s all based on their percentage
✅ Every film business plan needs this—no exceptions
✅ This is how I’ve closed every deal I’ve ever done

👉 Watch now and let me know in the comments—how are you structuring your investor deals?

07/17/2025

Your film’s one-pager is the first impression people see—and yes, they’re judging the book by its cover. If it looks cheap or rushed, you're labeled an amateur right out of the gate.

✅ Make it look like a real movie
✅ Hire a real designer (Fiverr is your friend)
✅ Use conceptual art if you don’t have cast
✅ Show a synopsis, team, and status
✅ Print it right—nothing too tiny, nothing oversized

👉 If you're making a one-pager for your film, watch this before you do anything else. Drop a question if you’ve got one—I’ll respond.