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    Where do good ideas come from?

    this is a hard question to answer. normally stories find me whether i like it or not. if you don't have that but you have dreams some time than that can be a source of stories. you can also look up folklore tales and fairytales. these stories are in the public domain and anyone can use them.
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    film-school To film school or not to film school, that is the question.

    i second that. whilst film classes may give you a very basic understanding, that's all they do. (perhaps there are exceptions) . if you want to make films don't wait for anyone to do it for you. go pick up a cheap camera, write a script and start working and learning. even though i work in the...
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    directing Proof of Concept

    that would imply that he knew someone to pitch it to. if you have zero contacts you will find it very hard to get near anyone in the industry.
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    film-sales Reported Wins for Microbudget films and their metrics

    that's karma. they tried to put you down and gave you a lift instead. thanks for the reply. if it interests you here is a sample of what i make.
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    blog What are you working on today? Community Blog

    i already completed my latest short film called DETOUR TO LIFE which can be watched under VIDEOS and i added it to my youtube channel. and again i find myself trying to find ways to grow my channel so it can be monetized. as you probably know youtube requires a minimum of 1000 subscribers and...
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    film-sales Reported Wins for Microbudget films and their metrics

    i envy you. i only make short films which i also put on youtube but i have never made any money with them due to lack of views. can you give me any tips how to grow my channel?
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    software What do I need to get started?

    the first thing i would do is get a tripod. you can find very cheap second hand ones on flea markets. i bought one for $5. i use this cheap one if i have to shoot in places where my tripod could get damaged. for sound i second the previous post. dub the sound in the computer later if the...
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    marketing Why do filmmakers hate spending money to market their film?

    it's very simple. most of us are battling to get our films completed on micro budgets and there simply is no money for marketing. on top of that comes the filmmakers mentality. creative people are rarely sales talented. what we need are people who can market but are prepared to take on films...
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    hello

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    hello

    my name is volker. i worked in the film industry for 25 years as a mechanical special effects technician. i also worked in lighting and gripping. as a hobby i make short films which i would like to share. i am not sure if i am supposed to attach a link of what i do here. so i will link a 1...
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