Go From Aspiring Filmmaker to a Master Movie Producing
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You know what they say: "Failing to plan is planning to fail." And guess what? You don’t want to fail. Not on your dream project. In Producing Your Microbudget Part I, we’ll talk about everything you need to get your film’s budget and schedule sorted—so you don’t end up eating ramen every night because you overspent on the wrong things.
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Avoid the Chaos: Prepare Like a Pro & Avoid Costly Mistakes! 🎥💡
Nobody wants to show up on set feeling unprepared (unless you like chaos, which is totally a choice). In Producing Your Microbudget Part II, I’m going to show you how to prep your movie so well that even your mom would be impressed. Get organized, stay calm, and don’t forget to have fun while making your masterpiece. Proper preparation is the secret sauce to creating a high-quality film without burning out (or your budget).Â
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What You’ll Learn:Â
- Creating a Budget: Learn tips on creating a micro-budget project.
- Hire a lawyer: The paperwork is real. Don’t skip this part—hire a lawyer (trust me, you need one) and tips on getting one with on the low, low.
- Talent Navigation: To cast or not to cast famous actors. Tips on casting a low budget movie.
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Production Value: Tips on making your micro budget look like it cost a $1mil bucks.
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Hiring Crew:Â Learn the key team mates that your micro-budget should have and those you can do without.
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Communications:Â Prep schedules, creative meetings with department heads and setting up proper communications to ensure that everyone is on the same page.
Why You Need This Course:
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Without a plan, you’re just a dreamer. But with the right tools and knowledge, you’ll be able to make informed decisions and keep your project on track. I’ll give you that knowledge and teach you the importance of hiring a lawyer (because the last thing you want is to be that filmmaker who forgets the legal stuff… and then regrets it forever).  👩🏽‍💼⚖️
I’ll discuss the pros & cons of famous talent and provide tips on working with novice actors.
Produce Your Movie Like a Pro—Without the Hollywood Budget
If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed and out of control, this is your solution. Get organized, stay on track, and hit your production goals.
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What You’ll Learn:
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Equity Financing: Get investors to back your film in exchange for ownership—learn what investors expect.
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Debt Financing: Learn about borrowing money without becoming the next "Wolf of Wall Street".
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Soft Money: Crowdfunding, grants, and tax incentives—because who doesn’t love free money?
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In-Kind Opportunities: Trade services instead of cash—because who doesn’t love a little barter system?
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Branded Storytelling: Brands are getting into the storytelling business. How can you (yes, you!) benefit?
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Tax Incentives: Honestly, microbudget films don’t generally qualify for tax incentives but we get into it.