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Simply work with colleagues - people you trust.

Years ago I started shooting a short (based on a feature script), then after a few days shooting we all realized it was going so well it was better to spend the energy and make a feature instead. It took years, but we did it. For most of us here we'll all be lucky if we make 1 feature film in...

Yup, don't forget your marketing budget. These days it's possible to find people will multiple skills - a CGI artist who also wants to edit, a DP who insists on doing the CC - as you yourself are, a one-man band.

For me that's a hell of a lot of money for a short - particularly as your investors wouldn't see a penny back in all probability. You say you want everyone to get something, but investors would end up losing it all. Unless the money is all yours and you've enough not to care about losing it...

I have to agree with sfoster here - you need to add room tone. Particularly easy for a sci-fi like yours - a slight hum or droning sound would work. But your film is crying out for this very simple addition/fix.

So what sorts of films do you like - eras, directors, titles, genres, editors etc... And what type of scripts are you writing currently?

Some filmmakers are like that. You listen to them talk and think, wow that's great advice, their films must be wonderful. Then you watch one of their films and wonder why they didn't take their own advice.

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I agree 100% about the family aspect - it's something I've only ever felt when shooting a film. As a side note I love Kubrick's work too (though mainly his earlier work). Just don't replicate his willingness to take credit for things he never did! - lol

Not really sure what you mean when you say indie. Real indie (i.e. most people here, and films with around zero budgets) or just an off-shoot of a major or corporation? Regardless, in today's market the only successful (i.e. being able to make a full-time living) directors I know who are indie...

Often the stories about Herzog's films, and what compels him to make those films is far more interesting than the films themselves. He's great on camera. Case in point, the documentary on the making of FITZCARRALDO, BURDEN OF DREAMS (1982). I do find the clip of Herzog talking about the jungle...

Just watched both trailers. They look like solid movies, beautifully shot and performed.

The big difference now is that all those films came out in very different times, times when making large amounts (or even any amount) of money from indie films was still possible. And some of those mentioned, were only successes after the involvement of major studios and the marketing...

You're absolutely right, the answer is to finish what you started. Doesn't matter if it takes you 10 years, just eventually get it finished. Not having the luxury of someone else paying for your film's production (like a regular Hollywood or major-indie film) means most of us have to finish our...

You are the very definition of a success. You've made something - well actually 2! So belated congratulations. That's something a lot of people dream about, but most never achieve. And you've achieved it twice! As I was taught by my good friend Marc Zicree, most people fail for one simple reason...

Was wondering what motivates everyone here to actually make movies? What inspired you? Why do you do it? What do you expect from it once the film has been finished? Interesting to hear from everyone.

Just read the article. It's another classic case of "indie filmmaker learning about distribution" class 101. The more people understand the realities of the current face of indie distribution, the more they'll hopefully not lose money or at least understand what they're getting involved in. And...

Then... (and this should come as no surprise to anyone) he was seen at a fundraising event at his Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., not wearing a mask and not social distancing.

You're wrong on several pints. The fundamental purpose of capitalism is the private ownership of capital. Whether or not that is an "efficient use of capital" is neither here nor there with regards to the concept of capitalism. And is up for debate. The purpose of capitalism isn't. Secondly, as...

Sure. Would love to see it and give you any feedback.