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Okay thanks. When you say the filmmaker pays for everything is that in the case of not being able to secure outside interest and investments?

I'm a bit confused on the specifics of funding a movie. If you get a script funded by a studio, does that mean it's no longer an independent film? Are there studios that only fund independent films as opposed to blockbusters, or does the phrase "independent" mean "no studio"? If that's the...

I'm editing my first film. So far I've been editing it without wearing headphones, I've just been playing the audio through my laptop speakers (which aren't super high quality). Tonight I tried editing while wearing my very high quality headphones and I don't know if it's just cause I'm tired...

You don't need 3-5 million to make your first feature though, you can make a short or a less expensive feature. If it's good that would get you further than doing a documentary. I think that's what OP is trying to say

how can you "block" with an iphone?

I feel like it doesn't make sense to go if you're a really creative type, you're better off just making a short film or a feature with that money instead, if it's good it'll get you wayyy farther than film school could but for more technical fields sure

Yeah again I think we're on the same page. A technically proficient but creatively void film is still worth something since it can be distributed (and we see plenty of these films every year). When I said it would be nothing I meant from an artistic standpoint simply. And sound design is of...

It seems like you're all on the same page really. Obviously sound design is incredibly important and any director with talent and intelligence would know that right off the bat, so the whole discussion of "amateur" filmmakers that don't understand the importance of sound design is irrelevant as...

Is it because old film cameras are so hard to operate that directors can't manage it? It seems like with the rise of digital, more directors are operating the cameras themselves. I couldn't imagine hiring someone to operate the camera for me, that's one of the most important parts of executing...

Well, the way I see it, a lot of people are too scared to leave the safe confines of school. There's no failure in film school, all you have to do is pay tuition and it doesn't matter what you make, at the end you get your diploma and a pat on the back. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to...

Yeah the lighting would probably explain it. I have the 4S, but so far I've only used it to shoot very raw outdoor footage, haven't used any lighting equipment

Interesting. This film was shown in a theatre? Cause I find when I blow my iPhone footage up to fit my 26" computer monitor is looks noticeably less crisp than it does on my small phone screen. I can't even imagine how blurry it would look on a full-sized big screen

To put it blunty, yes. If you're really creative and have a deep, inherent talent for filmmaking, film school is completely counter intuitive

I'm a complete noob when it comes to cameras. I know for sure that I'm going to be filming on digital, so I'm curious about the range of looks and textures that can be achieved on the format. So far that only digital camera that I've done a lot of filming with is my iPhone, which I actually...

Do you have a link to those? would love to see them

Impressive, did you do all that on just the 17.5k from kickstarter or did you have extra funding from other sources?

Cool thanks. In regards to casting, is that something you would typically do on your own, simply through organizing your own casting call, or would you hire some sort of agency or casting director to reach a wider range of actors?

I've only made short films on my own so far, I'm looking to make my first real film soon but I don't know anyone who works in film. What's the best way to get the production together? I know it's not a simple process but I suppose I'm just looking for a starting point, since all I have at the...

I'm basically looking for a really simple yet comprehensive book that just outlines all the basic components of making a film, from pre to post. Something that just outlines how professional shots are done and what kind of equipment/steps are necessary to complete the process, if that makes any...

I'm looking for the best books that talk about the process and such, I guess Rebel Without A Crew might be a good place to start but what are some others? Thanks