by Alexandra Jensen | Five For Filming
Storyboard art is one of the most underrated tools in the film industry. It’s usually the last thing filmmakers think they need, and the first to be cut from budget. What many filmmakers don’t realize is that hiring a storyboard artist can help streamline the entire...
by Lunacy Staff | Five For Filming
We cannot stress this enough: filmmaking is a collaborative process, and one of the keys to effective collaboration is good communication. Conveying information to your team quickly and concisely is a must, as is being able to recall that information at a moment’s...
by Lunacy Staff | Five For Filming
Sounds awful right? Standing in front of an audience and pretending you’re someone else. You’re a director after all – you’ve specifically chosen directing as a career because it keeps you behind the camera. But we’re not suggesting you should consider acting in...
by Alexandra Jensen | Five For Filming
Setting up production is hard! There’s so much to plan for and (usually) so little time. While the elements in front of the camera are an obvious concern, don’t overlook the well-being and morale of your cast and crew. One colleague recalled a production where they...
by Lunacy Staff | Five For Filming
Whew! You took our advice and now you have a finished script! Maybe you’ve even done some rewrites. Finally, your work is ready to be seen by another set of eyes. Or is it? No matter how great your story is, how much talent and hard work you put into it, these five...
by Stu Pollard | Five For Filming
The creative side of the filmmaking business is obviously important, but equally vital to being successful is the business side. One of your top priorities should be to make sure you’re protected from being personally liable if anything goes wrong. One way to do this...
