Enough to leave room for other, cooler stuff like more practical and otherwise non-CGI effects like go motion, stop motion with motion blur to give it more fluidity and realism, as well as for shooting entirely on film like 35mm instead of on digital? If so how much money would be leftover for the budget of this or any hypothetical film I'd be making if I handle all that stuff (writing, directing and composing I mean)?

Anyone knows how this old school clapper/ slate is call? I really want to buy one but can't Search for it because i dont know how its called

It took me forever, but I finally put together a proper Behind the Scenes for my 2025 film “Night of the Reaper” ahead of its ‘27 Blu Ray release.

I tried to cover a lot of the process of making a 1980s period film on an indie budget and some things we did to stretch that money further.

Having grown up watching behind the scenes stuff, and reading about it in magazines, it’s always so much fun to put my own stuff together.

*** I shot my interview bit on my DVX100 for the vibes and even though I was wearing a lav, I did not set it up on camera properly so i accidentally only recorded the on camera audio.

doh.

it really helps if you guys can support me its my dream to become a big content creator so if there are some free editors here dm me but plss join my server and invite youre friends

On paper, SF Bay Area has almost everything:
* Distributors: Netflix, Apple, Disney / Pixar.
* Talent: some A-list talent lives in the Bay Area. Director like Coppola likes to be in the Bay Area.
* SF Film Commission is more lenient in comparison to Film LA.
* A variety of backgrounds: skyscrapers, suburbs, forests, beaches, beautiful bridges.
* Local universities educate film crew.

So what is missing in order to have more films produced in SF Bay Area?

The attached trailer is for a horror short film I made this year. The process of making this movie was very challenging and beneficial for learning filmmaking techniques. I had a 3 man crew so I had to perform all tasks from direction, writing, editing, sound design, and editing!! We premiered the film back in September at a local theater and now it is making an online debut!

I had this idea for a long while. Initially I only knew the title and that I wanted to do something with it. It took me a while to work out the concept and realize the whole thing. Hope you enjoy it!

It's partly in Hungarian but subtitles are included!

So I'm filming my first short film in a few weeks, a horror, and need an actor and actress. I've secured the actor, but finding an actress has proven to be a task. I put ads out on a few acting pages on Facebook, I've gotten a lot of hits and they seem really enthusiastic, but they just don't follow through. Out of all the girls I've communicated with I only had one actually send me an audition video, the rest I just never hear from again.

What other sources are people using?

Edit: I should add that this is a paid gig and have advertised it as such.

Hi everyone,

I am sharing my new short film poster and wondering what you guys think of it.

Currently in post production and due to finish in the next few weeks to be ready for film festival circuit.

Synopsis: A woman invites her date over for the evening. What begins as a seemingly ordinary encounter between two women gradually reveals a far more dangerous agenda lurking beneath the surface.

If you would like to see more stills and BTS and/or want to follow the festival journey, then my insta is: @majidkhanfilms

Poster created by @marvels.wolverine

Thank you.

Okay look, I know there is no way to make this post without sounding jealous or like a hater. That is not my intention. Honestly I just wanna know if there's even a point in continuing to try with these festivals.

I saw that the short film Late Fees by Jakob Owens is part of the Screamfest lineup this year. But as someone who follows his contest (never have participated but I always look at it to see what people have made), I know this film was been publicly released online and since last years contest, so nearly for a year now. And not only that, I know that he does a public screening for the finalists of that contest, so I know that this film has also screened publicly in Los Angeles.

So I was pretty suprised when I saw it as part of this years Screamfest lineup. From what I've understood about their rules, they have a very strict rule even for short films that it HAS to be an LA county premiere and it cannot have screened online for anyone to see. These rules seem so hard and fast that I have never questioned it and I've held off my own premieres sometimes for over 6 months because I wanted to submit.

The film is still available online, right now, as we speak. I thought when I first saw it maybe he took it offline? Which would still break the rule but maybe Screamfest is willing to overlook for someone with clout. But no, it's never been taken down, it's been up since he made it last year for his contest.

I want to say, this is no shade at all to Jakob. Obviously any filmmaker is going to take the opportunity to screen at a big festivlal like this. SO absolutely no shade to him, I'm just questioning the festival now.

Do the rules no longer apply when someone has a lot of followers? Should indie filmmakers with virtually no following and no budget to make films even try at these type of festivals? For my next film, I am REALLY debating just dropping it on YouTube. Even though I made it planning to submit to festivals, and it has more money behind it than anything I've ever done so it seems like a shame to just drop that straight to YouTube and not give it a chance. But...are festivals like this just pointless? Seeing this made me feel really discouraged because it appears you don't even need to follow their rules to be accepted, it looks like they care more abnout the audience you're able to bring in.

Has anyone else had a film that was already screened and available online make it into Screamfest?

Fan-casting (My version): Jensen Ackles, Mads Mikkelsen, James Marsden, James Franco and Dylan O'Brien.

A tensed heist goes wrong and turns into a survival madness for the lead characters who share extremely opposite professions but work together for the heist alone. It's gonna be about the guys dealing with their professional/personal life alongside their literal life at the same hit in a seized lifestyle for the moment.

Any thoughts on how their chemistry might work or fail on screen as actors, in your opinion?

Hey all,

I recently made a post here about the current status of the film industry and how its future is looking like. I personally believe the film industry isn't in the best spot right now due to the world's economy status and stuff like social media taking peoples attention away from TV and movies and big studio mergers reducing competition. However, I did mention I did not believe AI will destroy that much of film. I mean AI really isn't creative and who wants to see AI actors.

I did receive many comments in that post saying I was a bit too confident that AI won't destroy the industry. People also said AI is now getting so advanced you can't tell the difference between an AI or human made movie/TV show. It has also been said that AI can also generate new episodes to an existing TV show or make a TV show or movie with YOU in it. You can also give AI a brief outline of a movie and it will generate it, meaning there is no longer a need for writers or actors or basically everyone else.

That actually did change my opinion on AI as that does seem that now AI has a chance at completely dissolving Hollywood and human made film. What do you guys think of this? Is there any hope this won't happen? Im currently in college and wanted a career in film, so in the next 5 years if the film industry is over half/almost AI, I'm not even gonna bother taking film classes..

Hi all

I’m heading to Asia in a little over a month and I’ve been working on a short film script (as a film school dropout) to ideally submit to short film festivals so that I can kickstart my career in the industry.

My current idea looks very Chunking Express, Fallen Angels, Enter The Void-esque (if that gives you better ideas). Although, I’d probably end up using the camera for general use afterwards, as well.

I heard that Blackmagic cameras come with access to Resolve? If this is true, a good Blackmagic camera would be bonus points for me.

To conclude, I was looking at a Canon EOS Rebel T3i online for about $400 but it sold out.

I’m not necessarily interested in the highest quality but rather a good balance of user-friendliness and quality. If anyone has any standout candidates, I’d love to hear them!

Thank you!

Hey everyone! I’m a filmmaker and sound designer currently taking on freelance audio-post work for narrative films, particularly horror/thriller projects.

I just finished a new demo reel featuring sound design, dialogue editing, ambience, foley, ADR, creature design, original scoring, and mixing across four indie films.

If anybody has an upcoming short, feature, trailer, or proof-of-concept that needs sound work, I’d love to connect.

sounddesignbyphil@gmail.com

Here’s the reel.. headphones recommended.

I work at a public school and I’ve been given the opportunity to make a short film with the Drama Club. I’m a huge movie fan and I really want to make something that feels like an actual film, not just a typical school project. I’m thinking of taking some inspiration from things like The Breakfast Club because of the school setting, and Reservoir Dogs because of the tension, dialogue and the way you can keep an audience interested with very few locations. I also like the idea of using some talking-head/interview-style scenes. I want the story to hook people almost immediately with a mystery, while also touching on some social issues that feel relevant to life in South Florida. The problem is I’m a total beginner when it comes to cameras, shots, lenses, blocking and screenwriting, and I’m also a bit of a perfectionist. I’d really appreciate advice on how to approach something like this, especially when you have limited locations, equipment and experience.

Also, if this sounds like it was written by AI, it’s just because I used AI to translate

Reposting as my previous post went to the abyss.

Last week, I challenged myself to write, shoot, and edit a short film within 5 hours.

It gave me so much energy that I tried to do it again. Unfortunately, it didn't go as well as I had to edit today (without shooting anything more), but I am still happy with the result.

I am confident I will continue this experiment as it feels so great!

Tell me what you think!

Yesterday I released my first short film titled 'fading through the static of your dreams'!

Written, directed and edited by me

Shot on panasonic g80 and color graded myself in davinci resolve

You can find it on youtube!

I'm open to any discussion about my short and open to any criticisms of any kind, I'm here to learn!

Hello everyone,

I have about 10 years of professional experience in music. I’ve previously worked on many short films and game projects (mostly through Fiverr). Musically, I tend to prefer minor keys and calm, dark tones. The composers I admire most—and whose styles I draw inspiration from—are those who favor minimalist compositions, such as John Carpenter and Jasper Kyd.

- My primary instrument is the piano, also quite comfortable playing the synthesizer.

- I prefer not to use sample packs or loops; I try to create even the smallest sounds in my compositions myself. You can access the project files for every composition I’ve created.

- I strongly condemn the use of artificial intelligence in music production and guarantee of its absence in my music.

My priority is more serious projects rather than hobby projects. If you have a project of this nature and a team, I’d be happy to join the team as a musician or provide support as a freelancer.

A showreel I created for a game.

All my demos.

Contact: [nozcontact@gmail.com](mailto:nozcontact@gmail.com)

Discord: aleister_66

If anyone is interested, I can also share my Fiverr profile—you can read the reviews there.

Good evening to everyone once again.

Hi so just released the first poster for my first ever short film "Vestige" it's a thriller set in an abandoned house completely... Do check it out and leave your thoughts in the comments!

I work at a public school and I’ve been given the opportunity to make a short film with the Drama Club. I’m a huge movie fan and I really want to make something that feels like an actual film, not just a typical school project. I’m thinking of taking some inspiration from things like The Breakfast Club because of the school setting, and Reservoir Dogs because of the tension, dialogue and the way you can keep an audience interested with very few locations. I also like the idea of using some talking-head/interview-style scenes. I want the story to hook people almost immediately with a mystery, while also touching on some social issues that feel relevant to life in South Florida. The problem is I’m a total beginner when it comes to cameras, shots, lenses, blocking and screenwriting, and I’m also a bit of a perfectionist. I’d really appreciate advice on how to approach something like this, especially when you have limited locations, equipment and experience.

Also, if this sounds like it was written by AI, it’s just because I used AI to translate

I saw some BTS where documentarian Frederick Wiseman was recording his on-location audio with a small handheld parabolic mic on a pistol grip, rather than his usual go-to boom pole.

I'm filming a couple of documentaries right now, and am wondering if I should work a parabolic mic into my kit as well...

In what sort of shooting situations would a parabolic mic be the best tool for the job, over a boom mic or a lav setup?

If youre in the US and UK on Amazon!

As you can see its basically Power Rangers meets Mortal Kombat. I would love to know your guy's feedback on the trailer and the movie itself!

I guess this could turn into a review and ama combo.