As film, tv and digital worlds continue to evolve, check in each week for latest updates on our book, The Guide to Managing Postproduction for Film, TV & Digital Distribution, tips of the week, updates on our team, colleagues, projects, etc.
This week @guidetofilmtvpost is so excited to speak with Larry Laboe, Executive Director at NewFilmmakers LA, a mentor and major supporter of independent filmmakers. He describes his role at NFMLA, and discusses the many different forms it takes. Overall Larry is charged with ensuring ongoing local programmatic excellence, evaluation of programs, governance of finance and administration, communications… Read More »
This week @guidetofilmtvpost’s blog interviewed talented writer, producer, director Michael Carnick. Michael also happens to be disabled which only seems to enhance his storytelling, and drive his vision as a filmmaker. Michael started young, he says he’s always had the storytelling bug. As a teenager he was an artist, wrote short stories and interned as… Read More »
This week we continue the discussion on postproduction during lockdown and remote working. Nearly everyone we’ve spoken to has mentioned the pivot or transition to remote working, the “figure it out,” “make it work,” strategy. While it hasn’t been exactly easy or perfect, postproduction seems to have weathered the storm with their flexibility and ingenuity…. Read More »
This week @guidetofilmtvpost interviewed our postproduction colleague at a major studio. JC’s official title is sound recordist, but he wears many hats and is a member of IATSE, the Motion Picture Editors Guild. He describes a pre-covid “normal workday” as crazy long drives to and from work, lines of cars to get into the studio, upon… Read More »
From @guidetofilmtvpost‘s interview this week with Sheri Sussman writer / director / producer.. Wanted to speak with Sheri Sussman about her experience directing a film during covid. Sheri is a writer who also directs and produces, from successful indie features to acclaimed documentaries, to award winning short films. “MacArthur Park,” a feature she co-wrote, directed by… Read More »
Scheduling and budgeting go hand and hand when prepping your project. The process usually begins with a line producer or producer breaking down a script by; estimated days, locations, special needs at those locations, characters, crew, VFX, vehicles, wardrobe, special considerations such as FX or specialized hair, makeup and wardrobe, time period, etc.. With the… Read More »
Here are some skills that seem to pop up quite a bit in the search for postproduction jobs. Always good to have a heads up in your search. Leadership and the ability to make crucial decisions, this could make or break a film, and can create important ongoing trust and relationships which will need to… Read More »
Of course this is the long one ; ) Protect yourself and your project by consulting with an attorney at the start of your project, as in the development or acquisitions stage, or you will get to the deliverables stage and not have the proper documentation needed to sell your project. You can also put… Read More »
The importance of marketing for an indie filmmaker cannot be emphasized enough. These days marketing is much more accessible by taking advantage of social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube as well as newer platforms like Clubhouse and Caffeine. Indie producers are even using platforms like LinkedIn and Pinterest to get the… Read More »