An Introduction: Real World Advice from the Fake World |
I think that in the coming days (assuming that there is time), I will post some tips and insights on the filmmaking process. Why? Who knows? Maybe there is an audience out there, but most likely I am ...
Posted by DirectorDave on Thu, 12 Jan 2006 01:59:00 PST |
Outside Film Financing 101 |
FILM FINANCINGI like to do a lot of bullet points with these advice columns..but this one might take a little extra writing .. so bare with me. HOW TO FIND MONEY-First ask family and friends when they...
Posted by DirectorDave on Sun, 05 Nov 2006 10:03:00 PST |
Low Budget Make Up Effects |
LOW BUDGET MAKE UP EFFECTS:PREP ADVICE:-When choosing your team make sure that they break down the whole script and then make a budget. Do not guess at these things. Everything should be talked about ...
Posted by DirectorDave on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:41:00 PST |
Low Budget Action |
Low Budget Action:-There is no such thing as blood that comes out of carpet, drapes, grout no matter what your effects team says. So use protection!-Use throw-away props in the back ground so blood g...
Posted by DirectorDave on Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:40:00 PST |
Finding an Audience for Your Film |
I read that over 95f produced movies never find an audience. Why does this happen? Because the filmmaker never thought of how to make a film that gets seen. Films require an audience. Basic. Simple.I...
Posted by DirectorDave on Tue, 30 May 2006 10:49:00 PST |
Film School vs. Real Life vs. Technical Schools |
I get a lot of emails asking if film school is worth it. Well, I went to film school so I have some kind of perspective on the matter. Here is my two cents
HERE IS WHY YOU NEED TO GO TO FILM SCHO...
Posted by DirectorDave on Sat, 25 Feb 2006 01:18:00 PST |
Screenwriting (or tips to get past the first round): |
-Find out what the production company wants.
-Proper format. Do not submit anything but standard script format.
-Three hole punch with GOOD fasteners or spiral bound from Kinkos
-No more t...
Posted by DirectorDave on Wed, 15 Feb 2006 01:29:00 PST |
Casting Tips For Actors Part 2 |
More casting tips:
Sorry, I thought about this stuff after I posted. Hope this helps.
-Get the technical part of acting right. So you are a great actor. So what? If you cannot hit the marks or r...
Posted by DirectorDave on Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:36:00 PST |
Casting Tips for Actors |
TO ACTORS:
-Show up on time. Show up early. Never show up late. Bring change for parking. No one in this town validates, so do not even ask.
-No drama. I do not care if you ran over your puppy on...
Posted by DirectorDave on Thu, 12 Jan 2006 02:12:00 PST |
Casting Tips For Producers |
CASTING TIPSTO PRODUCERS:-Do not go union unless there is a name that supports the upgrade. Sorry if your close friend is in SAG, but it is just not worth it (besides if they really were a close frien...
Posted by DirectorDave on Thu, 12 Jan 2006 02:07:00 PST |
