filmmaker tips

The Challenges of shooting M.I.A. A GREATER EVIL, in Thailand
The Challenges Of Shooting M.I.A. A GREATER EVIL In Thailand

Abishek Bajaj, director of M.I.A. A Greater Evil, shares his stories of shooting in the Thai jungle, which included unexpected visits of snakes, elephants and more.

5 Quick Tips To Start Screenwriting Now (Video)
5 Quick Tips To Start Screenwriting Now (Video)

FI Editor in Chief Manon de Reeper is back with another screenwriting video – today, she has 5 tips to help you get started with writing!

Interview With Emily Best, Founder And CEO Of Seed&Spark
Interview With Emily Best, Founder And CEO Of Seed&Spark

Last week, I had the pleasure to talk with Emily Best, who founded the company called Seed&Spark, a crowdfunded film studio. Seed&Spark helps independent filmmakers crowdfund their films, produce them and distribute them. In their own words:

Are Film Festivals A Scam?

Independent filmmakers spend a lot of time and money applying to film festivals. With each passing year, the number of competitive film festivals seems to grow almost exponentially. And with submission platforms like Withoutabox.

How To Apply For Filmmaking Grants (And Why You Should Do It)

A lot of indie filmmakers talk about how they’re going to find investors to fund their next film. These mythical “angel investors” will supposedly swoop down with bags of cash and make all your filmmaking dreams come true. But the reality is that these investors generally don’t materialize.

Social Media: An Essential Tool For The Indie Filmmaker?

An independent filmmaker wears many different hats: director, writer, producer, investor, et cetera. Now add to this list social media manager.