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About Me

I am a unique series of classes specifically designed to help the NO-BUDGET filmmaker, whether they are working with a budget of $200,000 or $2,000. The lessons, tools, and techniques gained from these courses will maximize very limited resources and minimize critical errors that can doom otherwise worthy projects.
NEXT CLASS SCHEDULED! "THE ART & SCIENCE OF NO BUDGET FILMMAKING" A Two-Day No-Budget Filmmaking Immersion August 25 & 26, 2007 Los Angeles, California Day One - "Course 101: The Art of No-Budget Filmmaking" An introduction to the philosophy of effective no-budget filmmaking technique, including: * How to design a great script that will cost little or no money to produce * How to devise a production that conforms to your particular circumstances * How to prioritize limited resources * How to tackle post production, festival strategy and distribution on a shoestring Day Two - "Course 201: The Science of No-Budget Filmmaking" A nuts & bolts analysis of production, including: * How to find great cast & crew with little or nothing to pay * How to get free locations, free props, and free equipment * What formats, cameras, and editing systems to use * What you need to know about SAG, insurance, contracts, and releases
GUEST SPEAKERS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR: - Peter Broderick, President, Paradigm Consulting. Considered the leading authority on alternative distribution strategy - Craig Zobel, Director. "Great World Of Sound" premiered at 2007 Sundance & was picked up by Magnolia Pictures - Ti West, Director. "The Roost" made for $20k; bought by Showtime. "Trigger Man" shot in 7 days with no crew; premiered at 2007 LAFF - Matt Radecki, Producer; Founder, Different By Design. Has produced numerous low-budget features and runs post house that caters to indie filmmakers Additional speakers to be announced.
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www.nobudgetfilmschool.com
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My Interests

I enjoy movies, film festivals, and NAB. Long walks along the set. Stealing locations. Shopping at Costco, Smart and Final, and Trader Joe's. I like to travel to distant places like Park City and Toronto. I try to find the time to read scripts and SAG paperwork. IFC, Sundance Channel, Netflix and thrift stores are my friends.

I'd like to meet:

Other filmmakers who are sick and tired of waiting around for other people's permission to make their movies. Filmmakers who are ready to make their movies NOW, with whatever money they have in their pocket. Filmmakers who are ready to show their stuff, but need a little guideance (and inspiration) to get them out of their homes and on the sets of their own movies.

Music:

"You Can Make It If You Try", "Everybody Is A Star" Sly And The Family Stone; "We're A Winner", "Keep On Pushing" The Impressions; "Fight The Power", "It's Your Thing" The Isley Brothers; "Everyone's Gone To The Movies", "My Old School" Steely Dan; "Be True To Your School" Beach Boys.

Movies:

"Following", "Some Body", "Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane", "Manic", "Sound and Fury", "Southern Comfort", "Paper Chasers", "True Love", "Envy", "Fighter", "Keep The River On Your Right." To see the best no-budget films and meet the filmmakers that made them, join the NO BUDGET FILM CLUB! Visit: www.NoBudgetFilmClub.com

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Television:

I get all my news from the No Budget Newsletter. Visit: www.nobudgetfilmschool.com to subscribe and to get more information about attending the No Budget Film School.

Books:

Daily Variety, DV Magazine, Filmmaker, Cult Movies (Volumes 1-3), Incredibly Strange Films, Feature Filmmaking At Used Car Prices, Rebel Without A Crew, How Movies Work, Digital Filmmaking Handbook, Of Mice And Magic, Spike Mike Slackers & Dykes

Heroes:

Kevin Smith, Robert Rodriguez, Chris Nolan, Joe Carnahan, Spike Lee, Victor Nunez, Craig Brewer, Alexander Payne, and many others...

My Blog

THE SIX NO-BUDGET LESSONS OF "BE KIND REWIND"

As a teacher and student of no-budget filmmaking "theory," and as a producer in pre-production on another impossible-to-shoot-on-no-money film, I’m really glad I saw "Be Kind Rewind" tonight. Th...
Posted by No Budget Film School on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:36:00 PST

No-Budget Wrap-up of 2007 Sundance Film Festival

Here is No Budget Film School's No-Budget Wrap-up of the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. You can find this story (complete with photos and links) and others, as well as in-depth profiles of noteworthy n...
Posted by No Budget Film School on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 01:13:00 PST