Short blurbs on the style of producing and self-discovery to help you make great films, all from Executive Producer— Mike Rekola.
The Unsung Hero of Indie Films: The Fixer.
Meet the person who can make or break your indie film: The Fixer. Making an independent film can be a challenging and overwhelming experience, especially for low-budget filmmakers who have limited resources and time. As a filmmaker myself, I understand the importance of having someone who can help streamline the process and keep things on track. WHY IT MATTERS… A fixer can make or break an independent film by ensuring that the production runs smoothly, saving time and money, and ultimately le...
The Unsung Hero of Indie Films: The Fixer.
Meet the person who can make or break your indie film: The Fixer. Making an independent film can be a challenging and overwhelming experience, especially for low-budget filmmakers who have limited resources and time. As a filmmaker myself, I understand the importance of having someone who can help streamline the process and keep things on track. WHY IT MATTERS… A fixer can make or break an independent film by ensuring that the production runs smoothly, saving time and money, and ultimately le...
Your Film Will Fail, Without A Schedule
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 avoiding costly reshoots or delays. THE BIG PI...
Your Film Will Fail, Without A Schedule
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 avoiding costly reshoots or delays. THE BIG PI...
Maximizing Your Chances Of Funding For Indie Films
Want to secure funding for your indie feature film? Follow these tips for pitching investors. WHY IT MATTERS… It is essential for independent filmmakers to secure funding in order to bring their film visions to life. Pitching investors can be a daunting task, but with the right approach and preparation, it can lead to the successful funding of your film. THE BIG PICTURE… Unlike studio films, indie projects often rely on a patchwork of grants, private investors, and crowdfunding campaigns to g...
Maximizing Your Chances Of Funding For Indie Films
Want to secure funding for your indie feature film? Follow these tips for pitching investors. WHY IT MATTERS… It is essential for independent filmmakers to secure funding in order to bring their film visions to life. Pitching investors can be a daunting task, but with the right approach and preparation, it can lead to the successful funding of your film. THE BIG PICTURE… Unlike studio films, indie projects often rely on a patchwork of grants, private investors, and crowdfunding campaigns to g...
Get Fit or Get Left Behind.
Want to make it as an independent filmmaker? You better be prepared to get in shape. Making movies is hard enough, but doing it on a shoestring budget makes it even tougher. Without physical fitness, stamina, and strength, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. As someone who is an Executive Producer in filmmaking, I know firsthand how physically demanding it can be to lug equipment, set up shots, and keep up with actors. WHY IT MATTERS… Being physically fit and having stamina is crucial ...
Get Fit or Get Left Behind.
Want to make it as an independent filmmaker? You better be prepared to get in shape. Making movies is hard enough, but doing it on a shoestring budget makes it even tougher. Without physical fitness, stamina, and strength, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage. As someone who is an Executive Producer in filmmaking, I know firsthand how physically demanding it can be to lug equipment, set up shots, and keep up with actors. WHY IT MATTERS… Being physically fit and having stamina is crucial ...
You Are Studying Film Wrong…
If you are studying films to inspire your own filmmaking, that’s great. But, if you only watch them in one way (with full sound & with full picture) then you might be doing it wrong. WHY IT MATTERS… Jordan Peele once said something like “take your eight favorite movies, smash those together, and make that film” (paraphrased). This is because viewing the works of other directors and filmmakers tend to inspire us to be a better artist. It can also help us with creative problems. After all, noth...
You Are Studying Film Wrong…
If you are studying films to inspire your own filmmaking, that’s great. But, if you only watch them in one way (with full sound & with full picture) then you might be doing it wrong. WHY IT MATTERS… Jordan Peele once said something like “take your eight favorite movies, smash those together, and make that film” (paraphrased). This is because viewing the works of other directors and filmmakers tend to inspire us to be a better artist. It can also help us with creative problems. After all, noth...
