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Here is a COLLECTION OF INFO that has been accumulated throughout the years when it comes to PRODUCING A FILM from the experts. Some of this stuff is good for everyone, in all aspects of life when it comes to setting up projects.
Hope you enjoy the info that was made through practical efforts of gut, sweat and tears:
Producing
- Time Managment
- Rules of the Trade of Hiring the best Crew you can.
- Negotiating
- Film Agreements
- Meetings
- Good, Cheap and Fast
- Film Budgeting
- Film Producer Quotes
You'll also love our One Page Screenplay Competition
SUBMISSION DEADLINE APPROACHING WILDsound Film and Screenplay Festival
Deadline approaching. Be a part of the fastest growing and most unique Film Festival in the world today:
FILM SUBMISSIONS - See the full details to submit your film
SCREENPLAY SUBMISSIONS - See the full details to submit your script
FESTIVAL VIDEOS: Moderation and Highlight videos. SEE WHAT MAKES THIS SCREENPLAY SHOWCASE THE TOP SCRIPT FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD TODAY
OCTOBER FESTIVAL VIDEOS
October Film Festival Moderation and Highlights Moderated by Oscar Nominated Producer ERIN FAITH YOUNG ACE IN THE HOLE 1st ACT feature film winner by Rane Wallin , Moderated by Director MICHAEL KENNEDY
MY KRUSHCHEV SEPTEMBER 1st ACT feature film winner by Martin Lager WANDERLUST 1st ACT feature film winner by Blaire Baron-Larson , Moderated by Director MICHAEL KENNEDY
Make sure to also watch some the terrific short films that played at our festival too:
AVAILABLE MEN - Best performances winner
ABANDON COMPUTERS - Baby or a computer?
DEADTIME STORIES WITH MARIACHI GOOSE - Modern nursery rhymes
DER OSTWIND - Amazing aerial war movie
LANESPLITTING - DOC about ways of riding your bike
MARION - Psycho redone!
PHOTOGRAPHY LESSONS - Father and son photographers
PERENNIAL - BEST FILM WINNER
AUGUST FESTIVAL VIDEOS
August Film Festival Moderation and Highlights Moderated by Top Film Critic LIAM LACEY August Screenplay Fest Highlights on the winner 'BLUNT' by Rae Dawn Chong , Moderated by Producer RON LEACH
Make sure to also watch some the terrific short films that played at our festival too:
THE BICYCLE - Best Film Winner
THE BLACKSMITH AND THE CARPENTER - Comedy starring Robert Picardo
BOXES - Terrific student animation
THE MAGIC PROJECTOR - Best Musical Score Winner. Animation film
MOTH TO LIGHT - Best Cinematography Winner
SWEET TOOTH - 48hr film project Comedy
JUNE FESTIVAL VIDEOS
June Film Festival Moderation and Highlights Moderated by Top Film Critic SUSAN WALKER June Screenplay Festival highlights of the 1st ACT Challenge. Moderated by Producer JEFF SEYMOUR
FULL 1st ACT of the Screenplay Winner 'BLUNT'
Make sure to also watch some the terrific short films that played at our festival too:
THE RED KITE - Political animation film about a Kite
CIRCO OSCURO - Experimental Animation Film
MY LIFE IS SUBTITLES - Comedy about a man who sees subtitles
COFFEEEE - Comedy about the addiction of coffee
CAUGHT IN PAINT - Documentary about a new artistic way
SIOBHAN - Action animation saga
THE BEGINNING OF THE END - A man surrenders during war
MAY FESTIVAL VIDEOS
May Film Festival Moderation Moderated by Top Toronto International Film Festival Founder BILL MARSHALL May Screenplay Fest Highlights on the winning script 'CRUEL WORLD', Moderated by Director JAMES ALLODI
Make sure to also watch some the terrific short films that played at our festival too:
BASEBALL AND GLORY - Student film about getting over past events
DA BOMB - Thriller about misconceptions
FORGOTTEN - Comedy about the Vietnam War
GAME OF LIFE - Two brothers and the over populated world
LOS ABCs - Musical/Comedy about the ABCs
TALES OF MERE EXISTENCE - Terrific animated comedy about the rules of life
THE DUEL - Two brothers play Russian Roulette
BROKEN MIRROR - Student Film about a Mother's strength
APRIL FESTIVAL VIDEOS
April Film Festival Moderation and Highlights Moderated by Top Film Critic NORMAN WILNER June Screenplay Festival highlights of 4 Short Scripts. Moderated by Director JERRY CICCORITI
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FULL readings of 2 scripts. Photographic Memory and Fly on the Wall
Make sure to also watch some the terrific short films that played at our festival too:
FAMILY PRACTICE - Film Noir about a dysfunctional family
FOSTER - UK comedy about a 11-year old boy
HALLEY'S COMET - A film about connection
HAPPY NOW - A man escapes a cult!
LAST NIGHT - A group of friends recall the previous night
THE TRIBE - Documentary about the birth of Barbie
MOMMY MOMMY! THERE IS A MONSTER ON THE STAIRS - A child and his fantasies
THE KING OF SIAM - Father and son drama at a horse track
THE WRIGHT STUFF PART 4 - Last part of the Wright Brothers comedy saga
MARCH FESTIVAL VIDEOS
March Film Festival Moderation Moderated by Producer COLIN BRUNTON March Screenplay Fest Highlights 1st ACT Challenge, Moderated by Producer RON LEACH
Make sure to also watch some the terrific short films that played at our festival too:
CHRYSANTHEMUMS THE WORD - 15 second film!
GITMO FREEDOM - Docudrama about the insanity of US Politics
MUSIC OF A FORGOTTEN MASTER - Docudrama about a lost composer
SPLIT CITY - Action film about a new superhero
THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM - Fantastic animation film
WAY - Experimental film about life
GROCERY MISHAP - A fight in a grocery store
THE WRIGHT STUFF PART 3 - Third part of the Wright Brothers comedy saga
FEBRUARY FESTIVAL VIDEOS
February Film Festival Moderation and Highlights Moderated by Radio Host and Film Critic JOHN MOORE February Screenplay Fest Highlights Moderated by Story Editor Marguerite Pigott
Full Reading of the Short Script 'The Switchero by Wes Berger Full Reading of the Short Script 'Granny Assassin' by Jeremy Noonan
Make sure to also watch some the terrific short films that played at our festival too:
BUS KONG - UK film about the transit system
FERTILE ATTRACTION - Comedy about getting pregnant
PURPLE LIPSTICK - Experimental film about Woman
ROBOTA - Lego Animation Film. A must see!
SET YOUR ALARMS - Documentary about growing into a city
THE WRIGHT STUFF PART 2 - Second part of the Wright Brothers comedy saga
JANUARY FESTIVAL VIDEOS
January Film Festival Moderation Moderated by Director DAVID WEAVER January Highlights from winning script 'Tandoori Slice', Moderated by Greenberg Pres. JOHN GALWAY
Make sure to also watch some the terrific short films that played at our festival too:
CATCH AND RELEASE - Two old friends catch up
FIRST ROUND - Fan Film about The Punisher VS Wolverine
LETTER TO LIZA - Father sends daughter horror letter in this live/animation film
ORANGE SARONG - Poem about finding serenity
PHOTOMATEURS - A man finds a magic camera
THE FATHER, UNBLINKING - A father hides a tragic occurence from his wife
THE WRIGHT STUFF PART 1 - First part of the Wright Brothers comedy saga
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PRODUCING YOUR FILM
From development to distribution, what you need to know for movie production. Also check out the many LINKS on this page...

FILM CREWS
On-set film crews and the duties they perform. Check out the PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT link on this page.

DIRECTING A FILM
Notes on the process of directing a film. Check out the FAMOUS FILMMAKERS' QUOTES link, too.

DIRECTING ACTORS
What you need to know when dealing with the all-important director/actor relationship. Good for directors and actors to read.

SCREENPLAY WRITING
What you need to think about when writing a script. Check out the LINKS on this page on WRITING PLOT and WRITING CHARACTER.

PITCHING
Tips and actual experiences of the fast-and-furious process of pitching your ideas.

THE WRITERS WAY
Learning to handle your inner creativity, and how to express yourself in your art. Check out the MANY LINKS on this page

FILM PHOTOGRAPHY
Cinematography in film, and the art of manipulating light and shadow. Check out the LINK on LENSES and FILTERS.

FILM EDITING
What you need to know about editing a film, and how this unique art can make or break your film.

SOUND DESIGN
They say that sound is a third of your film. The rules of sound design, and what you need to watch out for.

ART DIRECTION
The filmmaker's guide to a great film begins with ART DIRECTION

DOCUMENTARY FILM
What you need to know about making a DOCUMENTARY FILM

WRITING A GRANT
How to increase your chances when WRITING A GRANT.

FILM DISTRIBUTING
After your film is completed. Dealing with distribution. Self-distribution or hiring a professional.

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