A Guide to Film & Video Production Insurance I
While it may not seem as exciting as shooting scenes or hiring actors, having a film production insurance cover is crucial. What is this insurance cover? How much does it cost? Find out in this handy guide!
The Best US Cities in 2021 for Film and TV Production (besides NY and LA)
Everyone knows that LA and NY are hot spots for the film and television industries. But many other U.S. cities offer great opportunities for film and tv production. Here are some of the best locations (and tax incentives) in the country for filming.
How to Get Funding for a Movie
You can’t shoot a film without funding! Find out how to get funding for a movie from various sources, and information on how to apply here!
What I Learned From My First Successful Kickstarter
When Corona hit, I realized us creatives finally have the mythical time to work on passion projects (correction: after about a month of being useless). As I write these passion projects, I’m also thinking back on the lessons I learned from a successful crowdfunding campaign I was a part of.
How To Get More Out Of Your Post Budget
You’ve made your way through pre-pro, crushed it on set, and now it’s time to finish your video or film! Here’s how to run Post smoothly and keep costs under control.
COVID-19 and Film & Video Production II – Compliance Officer & Health Safety Supervisor Certificates
In order to restart the production in a pre-vaccine, COVID-19 world, we have a new position that oversees health and safety – the ‘COVID-19 Compliance Officer or Health & Safety Supervisor’. Here are the courses and my class notes.
COVID-19 and Film & Video Production I – Guidelines & Protocols
I gathered some of the guidelines and protocols to present a way to continue film & video production during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but these documents are a good start.
Location Tech Scout Checklist
Location scouting is perhaps one of the most important steps in pre-production. It is simply the selection of shooting locations with consideration of both creative, financial, and logistical parts of film & video production.
Best Websites To Find Your Next Film Shoot Location
With the internet helping every business taking out the middle man – location management for smaller productions is digitally transformed as well. Here are some websites that will help you find and book filming locations online.
5 Things That May Break Your Budget
Creativity is limitless. However, your resources may be limited. If you are on a budget, there are few elements in film & video production that you may want to revise in your creative or that you may need to save more money to accomplish.
The Big Cost Reporting Problem of Small Shows
Cost reporting can be difficult, especially for production companies that output content daily. Together, let’s dive into the issue to find the process and technology-driven solutions.
Going Green In Production
Environmental friendly video & film production is easy and affordable. Just with a few tips, early conversations, and conscious decisions, you can save enormous waste and help the public health and the planet.