TAX PREP FOR FREELANCE FILMMAKERS: What Are Deductions and How Do I Make the Most of Them?
DISCLAIMER: This article does not serve as legal advice. We highly recommend working with a tax advisor or certified public accountant (CPA) to best assess your personal situation. Another tax day has come and gone, and for many people it brought an unpleasant...
TAX PREP FOR FREELANCE FILMMAKERS: What Is a Loan-Out Company and Do I Need One?
DISCLAIMER: This article does not serve as legal advice. We highly recommend working with your CPA to figure out what is best for your situation. My name is Derek Sepe, and as a freelance production sound mixer, I have my own small business LLC or “Loan-Out” that I...
FINDING CREW ONLINE: How to Hire Filmmakers Off the Internet
We’ve previously written on characteristics to look for when hiring your crew, but here we’ll elaborate on where you can find these crew members. In the world of indie filmmaking, hiring usually happens through word-of-mouth and referrals, but don’t overlook the power...
