Photographers often have their own websites to promote their work. Is this also common among Independent film makers or not so much?
Yup.If you're considering whether or not to build a website for your independent film, just go ahead and do it, its kind of a baseline these days.
Like a business to business--client and contractor relationship. Does that exist for film makers? I am not certain I am asking the question correctly. What is the goal of most film makers? To gain exposure for the purpose of awards, or to make money doing what they love most?If someone is looking to hire a filmmaker based upon their "style" of film making, where would that person begin their search?
Ok. I may be thinking about this altogether differently than those here do. This is one creative mind having a conversation with other creative minds. I am an independent music writer/artist/producer. I have always considered some of the most well done music videos as being works of art just as is some film. One of my near term goals is to either film my own music video (for paid streaming on my own website) or find someone (an individual) to work with who has experience with that type of video production or film making. How does music video art differ from a film maker's concept of film and film making? The point is that I would hire the individual to do the video/film work for me. Are we talking about two entirely different types of work here? Thanks.
There are several. I have directed a lot of music videos.Is there no one on this website who would be qualified to produce this type of music video/film? Thanks.
This is beginning to make some sense. So, if I decide to shoot several segments of video, because I already have an idea how they will work with a specific song, but I don't have enough interest in learning or time to learn how to use video editing software, am I the producer seeking a director, who then uses video editing software to create the final music video?Not different types of work – just different terms.
“Filmmaker” is fine. To be more precise you're looking for a either a director – if you
will be producing the music video – or a producer who will hire a director. Sometimes
the producer is also the director.
There are several. I have directed a lot of music videos.