Traditional DVD Distribution Deals: How Much Will You Make?
By Stacey Parks How is your revenue calculated in a traditional DVD distribution deal? Distribution expert Stacey Parks explains the
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Q&A with Film Producer Charles Roven: How Man of Steel Came Together
Producer Charles Roven explains why Superman is still relevant after 75 years, how the Man of Steel project came together
Producer Deborah Snyder on the Making of Man of Steel
Producer Deborah Snyder talks about how she and Zack Snyder came onto Man of Steel, meeting the Nolans and what
American Promise: A 12-Year Documentary Raises $50,000 on Kickstarter
By Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson spent 12 years filming their own family for American
7 Sources of Money for Your Short Films and Videos
By Peter W. Rea and David K. Irving There is no secret formula for raising money. Peter W. Rea and
Constructive Advice for Crowdfunding Your Next Movie
By Stacey Parks Stacey Parks shares constructive crowdfunding advice based on what works and what doesn’t in film campaigns, with
VRRR-Zoom! The Sound and the Fury of Next-Gen Cars in Hollywood Film
By William F. Vartorella, Ph.D., C.B.C. A car is the closest machine to being human. William F. Vartorella looks at
Art vs. Commerce: The Eternal Creative Tension for Filmmakers
By Robert Marich Investors and artists see films differently. Robert Marich explores the eternal tension between art and commerce and
Financing Films via the Kickstarter Method
By Larry Jaffee Raising money is the most nerve-wracking step for filmmakers. Larry Jaffee explains the Kickstarter crowdfunding approach and
Reaching the Audience Event Horizon
By Sky Crompton Back from summer break, every filmmaker asks how to reach an audience. Sky Crompton shares do’s and
How to Design Effective Crowdfunding and Fundraising Campaigns
Filmmakers Klaudia Kovacs, Gleb Osatinski, Steve Taylor and John Trigonis share how to plan, launch and run crowdfunding campaigns that
10 Tips for Networking Success
Ten practical tips for networking success in the film and video community, from the StudentFilmmakers Film and Video Makers Networking