Short blurbs on the style of producing and self-discovery to help you make great films, all from Executive Producer— Mike Rekola.
Do You Know the Difference— Debt vs Equity: Financing Your Film
Word Count: #378 | Read Time: > 2 Minutes Maximize your film's potential by understanding the pros and cons of debt and equity financing. WHY IT MATTERS… As an independent filmmaker with a budget between $100,000 and $5 million, understanding the difference between debt and equity financing is crucial in making the most out of your limited resources. Knowing which financing option is best for your project can mean the difference between a successful film and a financial flop. THE BIG PIC...
Do You Know the Difference— Debt vs Equity: Financing Your Film
Word Count: #378 | Read Time: > 2 Minutes Maximize your film's potential by understanding the pros and cons of debt and equity financing. WHY IT MATTERS… As an independent filmmaker with a budget between $100,000 and $5 million, understanding the difference between debt and equity financing is crucial in making the most out of your limited resources. Knowing which financing option is best for your project can mean the difference between a successful film and a financial flop. THE BIG PIC...
Pitch Deck 101 for Independent Filmmakers
Word Count: 578 | Read Time: < 4 Minutes. Master the art of pitching your indie film with a compelling deck. WHY IT MATTERS… A pitch deck is a crucial tool for independent filmmakers to secure funding and partnerships. THE BIG PICTURE… A pitch deck is a visual presentation that highlights the key elements of your film project, including the story, cast, crew, and budget. It's used to persuade potential investors, partners, and other stakeholders to get behind your project. One example of...
Pitch Deck 101 for Independent Filmmakers
Word Count: 578 | Read Time: < 4 Minutes. Master the art of pitching your indie film with a compelling deck. WHY IT MATTERS… A pitch deck is a crucial tool for independent filmmakers to secure funding and partnerships. THE BIG PICTURE… A pitch deck is a visual presentation that highlights the key elements of your film project, including the story, cast, crew, and budget. It's used to persuade potential investors, partners, and other stakeholders to get behind your project. One example of...
One Way To Locate & Pitch Investors
Word Count: 216 | Read Time: > 2 Minutes. If you learn how to secure funding for your film project, you’ll never work starve again. WHY IT MATTERS… Finding investors is crucial for independent filmmakers to bring their projects to life. THE BIG PICTURE… Independent filmmaking can be a challenging and expensive endeavor. One of the most significant challenges is securing funding for the project. In today's competitive film market, it is essential for independent filmmakers to be able to l...
One Way To Locate & Pitch Investors
Word Count: 216 | Read Time: > 2 Minutes. If you learn how to secure funding for your film project, you’ll never work starve again. WHY IT MATTERS… Finding investors is crucial for independent filmmakers to bring their projects to life. THE BIG PICTURE… Independent filmmaking can be a challenging and expensive endeavor. One of the most significant challenges is securing funding for the project. In today's competitive film market, it is essential for independent filmmakers to be able to l...
Navigating On-Set Hurdles in Filmmaking
Word Count: 362 | Read Time: < 2 Minutes. Don't let on-set problems derail your film. Learn how to effectively deal with location difficulties, uncooperative talent, and crew-related issues. WHY IT MATTERS… As an independent filmmaker, every production day counts. By learning how to handle common on-set issues, you can keep your film on track and within budget, ensuring that you can bring your vision to life. THE BIG PICTURE… The production of the indie film "Moonlight" was not without i...
Navigating On-Set Hurdles in Filmmaking
Word Count: 362 | Read Time: < 2 Minutes. Don't let on-set problems derail your film. Learn how to effectively deal with location difficulties, uncooperative talent, and crew-related issues. WHY IT MATTERS… As an independent filmmaker, every production day counts. By learning how to handle common on-set issues, you can keep your film on track and within budget, ensuring that you can bring your vision to life. THE BIG PICTURE… The production of the indie film "Moonlight" was not without i...
Your Film Will Fail, Without A Schedule
Word Count: 444 | Read Time: < 2 Minutes. As a low-budget independent filmmaker, creating a film schedule may seem like an insurmountable task. But with careful planning and organization, you can make a schedule that helps bring your vision to life without breaking the bank. WHY IT MATTERS… A film schedule helps keep production on track and ensures that all necessary tasks are completed within a reasonable amount of time. It also helps allocate resources effectively and can save money by avoi...
Your Film Will Fail, Without A Schedule
Word Count: 444 | Read Time: < 2 Minutes. As a low-budget independent filmmaker, creating a film schedule may seem like an insurmountable task. But with careful planning and organization, you can make a schedule that helps bring your vision to life without breaking the bank. WHY IT MATTERS… A film schedule helps keep production on track and ensures that all necessary tasks are completed within a reasonable amount of time. It also helps allocate resources effectively and can save money by avoi...
