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  1. directorik

    business How to create an independent film production company?

    An excellent path; start in distribution, then secure funding for low budget, high concept movies and use their success to make bigger movies. Then sell to a huge entertainment company for millions. When will you start the process?
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    Producer's Corner

    Los Angeles is a great place be for making movies. Los Angeles is a horrible place to be for making movies. Welcome to indietalk. Let's get working.
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    business How to create an independent film production company?

    A production company is no different than any company. A manufacturing company buys or rents a building and makes a product. An auto repair company buys or rents a building and fixes cars. A "production company" make movies. And they are all started in the same way. There is a "small business...
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    pre-production Trouble finding actors and locations.

    Many filmmakers try casting without everything in order. I wonder if that's you can't find a cast. Do you have a firm start date? Can you tell potential actors exactly how many days you will need them? Is all that in your casting notice?
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    screenplay how would i find a screenwriter for a New Indie Film

    You should try colleges and universities. Those that have a theater and/or film/TV program.
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    Newbie on the line

    I'll train you to be the best for $40 per hour!
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    phones-tablets Cell Phone Cam Alternatives to DSLR?

    The 14pro would be great for all those shots. Look into the Blackmagic iPhone app. It offers more control than the built-in camera.
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    logline Help me with the logline

    I'd be glad to offer my version. I wish to read your version. Since I am one of the people here I'm sorry you feel I have lost my purpose. I am trying to help in my way. I honestly meant to be encouraging in helping you find your logline. I see my method isn't what you are looking for. I have...
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    call-for-entries THE INDIE GATHERING INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

    I won First Place: Crime Drama at Indie Gathering many years ago. Two weeks before the festival I got a gig so couldn't attend. And I had purchased airline tickets and a hotel room. I wanted to be there.
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    logline Help me with the logline

    Okay, I'll help you create a proper logline. I won't write it for you, but I'll offer some direction. You have all the components – you just need to condense it. Maybe you don't need to mention his parents being killed. Important to the story, but maybe not the logline. You say his gift in...
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    locations Narrator scenes: where to shoot...

    Have you asked the retired scientists where they would like to be filmed? They might have a place special to them. Or as sfoster suggested going to their home might be most convenient for them.
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    streaming Why are podcasts engaging?

    I listen to two podcasts - one five days a week and one three days a week. In both cases the host was once on the mourning radio show I listened to every morning. They left the radio and started a podcast. The new version of radio...
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    sound How can I compose cinematic edits like this?

    I guess not a popular opinion, but I think the info Nate and soundslikejoe gave ten months later is very helpful. Not for TalismenTaes who will never see it but for others. To me it's not a waste of time answering old, unanswered questions.
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    format The End of Formatting work

    I hate this. But there is no holding back progress. Struggling with format can be an important aspect of learning to write a screenplay. Knowing why the format is in place makes the difference between a writer and a screenplay writer. Excellent points from mlesemann and CelticRambler. We have...
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    music Tell me if my soundtrack is too outdated and overused

    I like all the songs on your list. Depending on how you use them they could easily make your movie seem outdated. Not much help, I know. But there is no way I can offer my opinion on if you chose the right songs without seeing the movie. The use of songs and image in a move is too important for...
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    IndieTalk is 20!

    And it's been a great place the whole time. So glad indietalk is here!
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    screenplay What are typical lengths of successful screenplays?

    Then go for it. Don't think about the typical length of successful screenplays. Finish it as it is. This is your first screenplay. It will not sell or be made into a movie. This is for YOU and you alone to learn. Once you start your third screenplay then put into action what you have learned...
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    plot Takings bits and pieces here and there.

    I say go for it. Expanding on ideas and themes is a great way to stay creative as a writer.
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