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I want to send our script through one more round of script coverage with 3 different readers. I used to use Screenplay Readers and liked them a lot but I'm not sure if they're still around (no response from vm or email) Can anyone recommend a coverage service they like?

If you’re trying to raise $650,000 for a film, do you need to raise upwards of $25,000 to pay a lawyer to draft a private placement memorandum for your investors first? And if so, how do you raise funds to afford the PPM if you don’t have the PPM?

I'm going through our budget trying to see if we can get away with doing a wheelchair dolly instead of the tracks. Is there a reason to pay extra and take the time to set up a traditional dolly and tracks? Is it only if you want your shot just a little bit smoother? I'm curious what aspects...

I can't draw for my life. Any advice on how to storyboard? Software? Stick figures? Découpage?

Any recommendations for what software to use when writing a film business plan? I've just graduated from the world of no-budget micro guerrilla filmmaking to the modified low budget $200,000-$800,000 project range. I hired a Line Producer with strong credits to do the schedule and budget (have...

What is the ballpark service fee for a seasoned line producer with feature experience to do a schedule and budget? Anyone have a ballpark for the cost and time frame for completion? Thanks so much!

Hi everyone, I was talking to a novice filmmaker (even more novice than myself) yesterday about directing for the edit and how important it is to at least sit in on an edit and get a general understanding of the art, in order to learn how to be a better director. It's such a sobering...

We're looking to rent 2 x Sennheiser EW 100 ENG G3 A lavaliers. I was wondering if anyone could recommend their favorite, least expensive rental house online or in Los Angeles? Thanks for any help.

I'm writing an article and trying to put together a list of good, digital micro budget independent films under half a mil made in the past 5 years. I've got some of the usual suspects and I'd appreciate hearing films you guys think deserve a nod: "Another Earth" "Like Crazy" "Monsters"...

I'm trying to find a good screenplay reading service or script reader to give us coverage on our script. I've only really looked at Screenplay Readers. The reviews don't look so hot and although we know we need objective criticism from a professional, we are a little weary of emailing it over...

With all the new technology that has made it possible for independent filmmakers to shoot great looking video, is there anything on the horizon that will make it easier to capture great location sound DIY style? I'm thinking something like a device that can recognize and capture each actor's...

I'm in LA and need an experienced AD or Line producer to do a schedule and budget for our screenplay. There's no funding for the film yet, this is very preliminary so I'll be paying out-of-pocket ($250). Anyone got someone they think is great and can recommend? Thanks

Is it possible for an indie film to be accepted into Sundance as well as say Cannes or Toronto International Film Festival? A friend of mine says that once a film premiers at one of these big festivals the other big ones won't accept it. I argued that most films that are good enough to get...

So I've been advised to seek presales for my film, i.e. foreign distribution in x territory. But I've heard that if your movie's pre-sold to say, Turkey, and you hit it big at a festival, studios won't buy it because they want 100% world-wide rights?

My partner and I are looking to do a schedule and budget for our locked script before we write a business plan and approach 2 investors we know and start our kickstarter campaign. I have never done a schedule or budget before. I'm up for hunkering down and learning. Would it be more cost...

Hi, thanks in advance for any advice about this. I'm co-writing/directing a feature and I don't know how to go about it DIY style. My mind caves in when thinking about this actually. I've read many books and articles, and have been googling this question but all I ever get is "Step 3. Find a...

Solution for audio ground loop problem? Hi! I'd love some suggestions here. We're holding auditions in a new space and I ran into a problem. I have lights set up (2 china balls with 4 lights in each china ball) with small monitor and camcorder all running on the same outlet. We're using...

Every filmmaker and DP I consult with in LA insists we use the 5d for this feature we're about to shoot instead of the 7D. They list the standard reasons: full sensor, won't have lens issues, etc. But I just can't stand the 5D footage (even with 24p firmware update). It's so clean. The...

My buddy and I are shooting a no budget, run and gun movie with a Canon 7D and a zoom H4N. One of us will do sound and the other's working the camera and we'll both be editing on FCP. My first question: on a super low budget (under 10G) production like this, if you only get to use one lens...

I live in Los Angeles. I'm having to learn a lot about filmmaking very quickly and am happy I found this place. Thanks.