Fortunately, we’ve entered a new age of independent film financing: crowdfunding. It’s almost impossible to raise all the money you’ll need from only friends and family. In struggling to make their first major project come to life, the now-famous Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan, rounded up more than 65 private investors (entrepreneurs, doctors and small business owners) to fund the relatively small budget of $750,000 needed to make Blood Simple (1984).Īnyone who has ever produced an independent film will tell you this is nothing strange. When considering investors, they’re a necessary evil for all independent film projects. Pay careful attention to your (crowd)funding campaign Here are five established lessons from the industry every first-timer should know. Take a cue from their experiences, learn from their mistakes and be inspired to realise your vision. Countless directors have made - and survived - this journey before you. However, the good news is you’re not going at it alone. Yes, mistakes will be made - but you’ll make them countless times again. You’ll make decisions on everything - from the sound the monster makes to the look and feel of your heroine’s stylish khaki pants. You’ll have the honour to guide a crew of hundreds into realising your particular vision for a story. Luckily though, making your first feature film can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Many aspiring auteurs have compared it to having your first child - no amount of books or talking about the subject really makes you feel more confident about what lies ahead. If there’s anything harder than making a movie, it’s making your first movie.
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