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Directing and making an Indie film or small movie has many challenges. Our expert is here to offer tips and advice to young directors on picking screenplays, storyboarding, casting and managing actors and crews, and editing their independent film.
There are 17 videos in this series:
Directing and making an indie film has it's challenges. Learn about some of the common obstacles you may face with the help of an expert in this free filmmaking video clip.
Before you get started making your Indie film you'll want to get some pre-production problems worked out. Our expert is here to help with tips for directors in this free filmmaking video clip.
One of the first things you'll need to make a movie or Indie film is a screenplay. Learn how to read and pick a screen play with tips for directors in this free filmmaking video.
Making a movie is not easy and things often get complicated. Get tips from an expert for Indie film directors on the logistics of making movies in this free filmmaking video.
A good storyboard can mean the difference between a smooth filmmaking experience and a disaster. Learn all about storyboards from an expert with tips for Indie film directors in this free video clip.
Need to learn how to storyboard your Indie film project? Learn how with tips from an expert for directors in this free filmmaking video.
Working on an Indie film storyboard? Get tips for storyboarding a script with expert tips for Indie film directors in this free filmmaking video.
If you're working on making a movie, you know that scheduling is very important. Learn how to schedule scenes for your Indie film with tips from an expert in this free filmmaking video.
Interested in directing an Indie film? Learn important tips from an expert about a movie short list in this free filmmaking video.
So you've found the perfect Indie film to direct, now it's time for casting. Get tips from an expert for movie directors on how to cast independent films in this free filmmaking video.
Find the perfect location to direct your Indie film with the help of an expert on how to scout movie locations in this free filmmaking video.
Part of directing a movie is managing the movie set. Get tips from an expert on managing an Indie film in this free filmmaking video.
To be a good movie director you'll need to know how to work with the movie crew. Get tips from an expert on making Indie films in this free filmmaking video.
As with most businesses, you'll need to go through some red tape to make a movie. Learn all about getting movie set property clearances in this free Indie filmmaking video.
Continuity is very important for a movie or Indie film. Our expert is here to offer tips to directors on how to manage continuity in a film, in this free filmmaking video.
Once you've made a movie, you'll need to edit the footage. Get tips from an expert on editing Indie films in this free filmmaking video clip.
Directing an Indie film is never easy, so get some easy to follow tips from an expert on filmmaking in this free video clip.
You've got a story to tell, but think you need big Hollywood studio connections to get it done. Bah! Start out with your very own indie film and if it's good enough, then maybe the big wigs will notice and hand you a fat contract. Just ask the Coen Brothers or Steven Soderbergh. They started small and now they are major Hollywood players. But to make this dream more than just a wish involves hard work, from raising enough money to get started, to finding the right locations and getting permission to film there, to casting actors to coordinating and organizing your crew.
In this free film making series, our expert takes you through each step of the filmmaking process. Learn how to create and format scripts and storyboards, schedule scenes and create a shot list. Are the concepts of coverage and continuity new to you? Then you should should watch these videos for the inside story on how to make a film.
Rhett Reiger Rhett Reiger began his career in the movies as a writer and actor. After attending film school in San Francisco, he turned to directing small indie films and commercials. An artistic entrepreneur, he created White Caspian Studios, a feature writing/producing/directing venture that boasts the capability to produce narrative and documentary films. His most recent feature is "Tracks in Time," currently in post production.dkdk
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