Does anyone have any experience of this funding site https://www.movieinvestor.com/ ? I came across it as a source of funding, but can't really find anything about it online to know whether it's worth using and/or legit. Cheers.

Hello, im Fabio 24years old (Austria) and I worked as programmer the past 6 years. Started with film also the last 6 years and started a side business 2 years ago with grading and fpv drones and also camera stuff. But no set experience. As I hot more and more unhappier by time, I decided to apply in Cologne Germany as I know 2 people there and was there already and there is more production in TV and Film. Now 2 weeks here working on a set for a tv series not even thinking about home but suffered from home sickness my entire life, I got some tips to go to Budapest, London or even USA to get into film because Germany is really bad for Film. After already gave up my entire life friends and hobbies in Austria in the mountains I question my entire life, dream and everything I stand for, what my skills are and what I stand for. I was never somebody with much money or a career guy but with my skills of connecting to people and talking I know cool people in the film industry but going to London and not knowing anybody at Pinewood studios is a bigger step, or isnt it? Have I already made the step in my mind? Does this studio take a nobody, even as set runner or production assistant. Can it work to start from the bottom? Anybody has tips for living in London and for example pinewood studios? How hard is it to get any position or get money there? Any help and tip is very much appreciated. I always tried to make what makes me happy and what says my heart and is the right decision for my life. I had so much luck on life to meet the right people who brought me where I am right now. But german trash tv industry makes me unhappy for sure and I already made fully committed steps. Will it be even harder? For me as long as I can pay my rent and just live and pay bills and make sth into the right way, Im happy. Here In cologne I can live in the office for the 3 months I do the internship. I like the work and the people but its still german trash…

Love to everybody!

I run a small production company mainly filming corporate work. I often hire crew and I typically always pay them on the spot or a day after their work is done. Many of the more seasoned crew members are always amazed and happy I pay so fast. One sound guy I hired was like "this isn't net 30!?"

But now as I am working with bigger clients, the longer it takes for my business to get paid and I'm thinking it'd be smarter to start paying crew Net30. As much as I personally hate it as a freelancer it'd give me more cashflow than initially paying crew out of pocket. Is getting paid Net30 the standard in this industry?

I’m working on putting together a ‘no budget passion project’ (ie - everything is out of pocket) that I hope to be filming later this year (Sept to be exact)…it’s just a short film, but I do know that some of what I’m wanting to do visually is definitely beyond my capabilities…so I was wondering

What kind of rates should I be looking for from VFX freelancers?

I know enough to know that freelance will definitely vary from person to person…so I’m really just wondering ‘ballpark rates’ here…I can give more information on the project if needed (I’m writer/director/producer/anything that needs to be done that I don’t absolutely have to pay for)

Just to give an idea…What im looking for ‘quality-wise’ would most likely fall into the range of pro-sumer…im willing to pay for quality…but it’s going on YouTube…so totally not trying to break the bank with this project…just wanting to get a good project out there and begin building professional relationships if possible

Hey Filmmakers!

I just created my first film project, which is a comedy/mockumentary about a made-up sport called Fenceball. This entire thing is filmed on iPhone and edited with iMovie. I'm very proud of the way it turned out and love to hear people are able to laugh at it. Again, this is my FIRST project, but I would really love to get valuable feedback from anyone willing to share!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HNCUUll9Xs&t=259s

I need to get my project bith color corrected and have the audio mastered. Im planning on handing the project file and related media to my color guy but how do i create a separate file that the sound department can work with at the same time?

Ive never worked in a multiple-editor workflow before so apologies if this is a silly question.

any resources like youtube channels, books, podcasts and the like for starting filmmakers would help so much, thanks

Hello hoping for some insight. I recently worked on a studio film and got a credit for my work. It's a very niche part of the filmmaking process so was surprised when updating my IMDB profile that this person has been credited on the film with my role. How is that possible? There is no way to my knowledge that they could be credited with the same title/role as mine as I was the sole person who did that role. THEN I discovered they are also credited on another project I worked on as the same role for a film that hasn't even been released yet.

I have contacted the studio and IMDB to investigate but nothing has been done and now unsure what to do at this point? As I say it's a very niche part of the filmmaking process so having someone credited on IMDB for the work I did seems very unfair.

Thoughts?

What are the best settings and camera to shoot a close-up shot like this?

I'm cutting an opening credit sequence right now and am a bit stumped with how far I've gotten it. I'm trying to find some helpful references, and right now the biggest is the opening of Killing Them Softly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7XABIzrA-E

Hoping to generate a bit of discussion that may be helpful in finding other good references, if any come to mind. Our opening differs from Killing Them Softly in that the action jumps around from location to location, and things are unfolding, characters introduced, etc. with title cards helping to break things up.

If anyone has recs for opening sequences to look at, that would be super helpful!

Hey filmmakers,

I'm currently in the process of writing my first no/ultra-low budget feature film, and it's going to be a road trip story. I want to infuse some visually striking sightseeing locations into the narrative, but I'm grappling with how to approach this given my limited resources.

Would it be feasible to write specific locations like the Grand Canyon into my script, even though I won't have the means to film there directly? My idea is to potentially use green screen technology to simulate these iconic settings. However, I'm unsure if this is a viable approach for a project of this scale.

On the other hand, I could opt for more generic locations like forests or countryside, which are more accessible for filming. While this would certainly be easier from a production standpoint, I worry that it might compromise the impact of the story.

I'm eager to hear from those with experience in indie filmmaking. Is there a creative workaround that would allow me to include recognizable sightseeing locations without breaking the bank? Or should I play it safe and stick with more generic settings that I can realistically capture?

Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated as I navigate this exciting but challenging process of writing and directing my first feature film. Thanks in advance for your insights!

Hi everyone! Has anyone any experience making an income on creating and selling videos to clients while traveling?

Maybe stock footage? I am trying niche myself in travel and nature content but struggle to find clients that could pay for my videos. Any ideas or recommendations would be highly appreciated!

Hello! I’ve recently learned about magic lantern and was wondering if anyone knows if it works on the 7D Mark II? I see that it has reviews on the original 7D but I do not own that camera. Is the same firmware for that able to work on the Mark II? Or would that break my camera?

Any info would be appreciated. I’m still researching but as of now, no luck so I figured I’d turn to the wonderful people of Reddit 🙂

First short film at 18yo (opinions welcome)

Please read if you have time. Thanks

This is my first project/short film I've done after realizing I want to work in film/cinema.

I came up with the story while I was working as a delivery driver saving up money in the summer. I only had access to an iPhone camera, but that is all I need for now. I had just learned to edit on adobe premiere pro. I wrote, directed and edited the whole thing. My buddy refused to say any lines (i know right) but I found a way to make it work lol. I used a lot of music.

Overall its a simple two dimensional plot. but there is a message. and made me feel something. again im just testing the waters. I have no experience doing anything else before this.

cinematography wise..It's as subpar as it gets.. . I was really just focused on telling a story.. in a way that felt unique to me and the circumstances of my situation of course. I shot everything in 2 half days (one morning, one night) and edited it in a week or so.

Also can I just say, editing is so tricky, yet so rewarding, and easily the most underrated aspect of filmmaking, without a doubt.

Compared to something that is actually written out well, with real actors, and real time spent. this was done one the fly...

nevertheless its my first project.. so let me know your opinions...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCeIuXLOnxU

thank you all.

-Dom

(Background): Me wanting to do film has been brewing for a while. About a year ago I was working on a collaborative video project for a high school class. I was standing off to the side just letting everyone else do it, and after a while, I felt the sudden urge to grab the camera and out of nowhere I began blocking the scene. Showing people where to stand, explaining the camera movement, and telling them cues to follow. My hands began to talk too...pointing and swirling around in compliance with what I was saying.. it all felt so seamless and it felt so right. I was calm yet assertive.. I spoke quickly and with clarity, making sure everybody was on the same page and understood the vision. I felt like a conductor in perfect harmony with his orchestra. (sorry for the overly romantic description)...it lasted about 25 seconds until everyone stopped and looked at me. they were confused and a bit shocked.. some kid said "Okay chill out Scorsese" and we all laughed and that was it. I never really put it all together until recently. I still don't know what happened that day.

Soon after, I absolutely fell in love with cinema somewhere along this timeline... from Michael Curtiz to Sergio Leone to Tarantino and everything in between! From spaghetti westerns to femme fatale noir's.. From Bogart to Brando, I began watching all kinds of movies, soaking them in. and it wasn't long before I wanted to take a crack at something of my own. Not sure where this road will take me, but I enjoy it and thats what matters most to me right now.

Is the DJI Ronin 1 still a good option in 2024? I have a bmpcc rigged and I want a gimbal that can carry the everything and the Ronin 1 can do that.

I worked as a DP on a small film and had an AC (who was chosen by the director--I weirdly didn't have a choice) BUT this AC is a serious a**hole. He thinks he's the greatest filmmaker that's ever existed and just so boastful.

Long story short, he didn't like the quality of my work (although the director did) and now he's spreading rumors about me, saying I don't know how to use equipment properly, etc. And generally making up stuff. He's entirely self-taught and has only made like 3 films. I've worked on hundreds as camera.

It's apparently gotten around and now affected another group I was trying to make a film with. Just because they like this guy...

Idk if I should confront him or let it slide or what. It's totally BS and I'm so infuriated that my reputation is getting dragged because this guy thinks he's greater than Stanley Kubrick and anyone else, combined. I know I should have thicker skin but I feel really bamboozled here. Anyone had this happen before? How did you address it?

Thanks for any advice you can provide.

Hey all!

I'm going to try and build a miniature bottomless hole in the ground and would love any tips. I haven't worked with miniatures before.

My thought is to build a cone around 3ft long. Probably out of wire and paper mache or plaster cloth. I'd then glue dirt and small rocks to the interior all the way down.

And then leave the opening at the bottom to either place a light/fog/etc...

Will this work? My main worry is scale and it just looking like a miniature.

Thanks for any advice!

I am looking for a LUTs to help me set the mood for some videos (also some photos actually)

I attach a few links with reference videos
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5p1vBYNHwK/?igsh=M284NDdsbGU0czZv
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5Q2s5sNK7b/?igsh=MXI2azZ5YzZtYm1rdQ==

As you can tell from the videos, it is a very speficio mood but unfortunately I have not yet been able to find something that suits me.

Do you know of anything that would be as similar as possible to these videos?

I'm currently in grade 11 and I've been wanting to go to film school. But I'm not sure which to go to. I've been thinking of going to Toronto Metropolitan University Film Studies because I'll get free tuition (my dad works there), but I'm also considering top film schools like USC. Will graduating from top film schools make it easier to get into the film industry? Does it not matter? and if anyone has experience, is Toronto Metropolitan University Film Studies a good experience?

Hello all!

I am attending Met Film's short directing course in Berlin this summer. This is by a long shot but I was wondering if anyone in this sub will be there as well? I would love to connect before leaving! Also, if there are any Berlin based filmmakers in this sub who plan on making something this summer. I would love to help out as a PA. I'm new to filmmaking so I want to get as much experience as I can.

Hey guys,

Fellow redditor u/wanderingnotl0st and I have created a narrative short film about a tennis prodigy with The Yips (basically when athletes get severe performance anxiety). The film was shot with a small budget entirely in NYC with an experienced cast and crew and is in the final stages of post production and we are in need of a good colorist. This is a paid gig. Please reach out to me via DM if you are interested and want more info on the movie. Thanks so much!

I'm working on a complex project centered around nature, wildlife, and a captivating location in the North. While I've already drafted the storyline, scripted, and even produced the film, I'm still not entirely satisfied with it. Fiverr hasn't met my expectations.

Any suggestions for finding better assistance?

Sup yall -- did something really freaking stupid.

Was having a tough time mounting my camera to my tripod (Sirui SH-25) and because of the circumstance, I had to act quickly, so I hastily grabbed a bottle of cooking oil and used it to grease/lubricate the mounting area. Now, the tripod is sticky all over. What's the best method to clean a tripod with an aluminum body? And also, whats a better fluid to use to keep the metal lubricated?

Would a subtle texture or pattern affect the lighting in any way?