DOT-COM DOS AND DOT-COM DON’TS: 5 Tips For A Better Freelancer Website
In an increasingly digital industry, it’s easier than ever to find crew for your projects or crew up on someone else’s. But since the internet has become such a popular place to find work, it’s also easy for talented filmmakers like yourself to get lost in a sea of...
HANDLING “THE TALENT”: Five Pieces of Advice On Dealing with Difficult Actors
So you’re shooting your first feature and you’re working with Hollywood megastar Bristian Kale! Suddenly, maybe to no surprise, he throws a tantrum on set. What do you do? Well… you suck it up. It’s a small price to pay to get Bristian Kale in your first film! The...
THE IN-BETWEENERS: Making a Living as a Filmmaker Between Projects
Pursuing a career as an independent filmmaker has never been more exciting. With the continual expansion of digital mediums and the growing demand for content, it’s easier than ever for new filmmakers to find an audience. This is especially true if they have a unique...
THE SECRET TO A SMOOTH PRODUCTION: 5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Storyboard Art
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...
THE DIGITAL PAPER TRAIL: Communication in a Professional World
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...
LIFE’S KNOCKING ON THE DOOR: Practical Advice On The Film Industry From Actor William Mapother
William Mapother has appeared in over ninety films and television shows, including the Oscar-nominated In the Bedroom. He’s also a founding partner of the tech and film finance company Slated and is a former National Director of the Screen Actors Guild.
His involvement in so many projects is no accident. It’s precisely this diversification – and relentless work ethic – that empowers him to survive and succeed in a volatile business. Recently he was kind enough to share some of his advice for aspiring filmmakers.