What camera should you get to shoot your film? I hear filmmakers ask this all the time. Let's chat about your objective first off. Are you looking for a certain functionality? Is it just to get the coolest new thing? Do you have a budget? Do you really need a new camera?

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Today let's chat about some real world grass roots PR stuff. Remember, the one thing we need to emulate when it comes to the studio machine is PR. In vol 1 we talked about rolling out a PR campaign early enough to get the buzz going in anticipation of your film with online images and such. Now let's talk about old school foot pounding fun.

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This is another perfect example of utilizing one location fully. A simple story of something anyone who has ever used social media can relate to. Well shot, well directed, and solid post production.

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Marketing and promotion of our films is as big of a deal, if not bigger than making the film. It is the engine that makes any film go after production is finished. In these installments of "How to promote your indie film" we'll explore techniques to get your movie in front of your audience.

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"PHANTASM" Director Don Coscarelli Chats with me about filmmaking, being an indie filmmaker, and his new book "TRUE INDIE". Join Don and I for some great indie film discussion.

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"The Professional" is an improv short film, and looks really good. Richard Amann who shot and directed this made great use of composition, and depth of field to achieve a really nice look. The soundtrack is really cool too.

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"FISH" is the short film in The Screening Room. This film is a light hearted take on an old story.Check it out in The Screeninf Room.

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Casting is one of the most important parts of making a film. Duh. Without cast, you have no film...unless it's that kind of film. This process can be the most daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Let's chat.

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"LIFTED" is another really great short film directed by Lin Oeding. Lin is very good at great composition, and capturing some really nice moments. This film is very touching and uplifting. Check it out in The Screening Room.

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"TIME TRAP" is a Sci-Fi adventure directed by Mark Dennis and Ben Foster. They chat with me about filmmaking, being an indie filmmaker, and of course the movie "TIME TRAP".

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