We have added a basic sample budget to the free film documents section of our website! This budget is an Excel document that is great when doing smaller budgets and can be expanded to any size. In case you don’t have or can’t afford Movie Magic Budgeting, this template will be very useful. The account […]
Working as a Television Researcher
What is a Television Researcher? A researcher can work on various film & television productions, including news & sports shows, documentaries, factual/lifestyle/reality programs, comedies and dramas. They can help with developing program ideas, researching possible content & guests, checking facts and preparing information/brief packets for writers, producers, directors and/or hosts. Working as a researcher in […]
Petition: Divide the Cinematography Academy Award into Two Categories
PETITION CLOSED **Note: I in no way wish to discredit past winners for their hard work. I just wish to start a discussion on the subject in the hopes that the Academy might rethink the current award criteria. Feel free to comment below** Avatar, Life of Pi & Gravity. What do these 3 films have […]
‘Grip It Good’, Mark Vargo Shares the Importance of Grips in this Short Doc
We started HowToFilmSchool in early 2012 with the intention of helping new filmmakers learn more about all the important jobs below the line on a film set. It has been a tough road, but we are very proud of what we have accomplished thus far. One of the often neglected departments in the film industry […]
The Hollywood Reporter’s Producers Roundtable
It is time for another Hollywood Reporter Roundtable, this time it is the producers. A topic we need to cover more of on this site, this video is a great place to start. Producers don’t get the same recognition from the public that the films stars or directors get but, the producer plays one of […]
The Hollywood Reporter’s Writers Roundtable
On top of a great directors roundtable The Hollywood Reporter has also released a fantastic writers roundtable for this years highly acclaimed films. If you have an hour we recommend you watch the whole thing but you can also visit the THR youtube channel to catch the highlights. Be sure to check out all of […]
The Hollywood Reporter’s Directors Roundtable
Every year The Hollywood Reporter does a great series of roundtables leading up to awards ceremonies. The speak with producers, directors, writers and actors. They have just released this years film directors roundtable and it offers some great directors all in one room together, talking about some of the years best films. We highly recommend […]
Why are Production Meetings Necessary?
Production meetings can be long and drawn out, they can sometimes be boring and maybe seem like a waste of time but I am a true believer in having them and having as many as you think your production will need. Holding a production meeting is the best way to get the key players of […]
The Power of a Good Movie Trailer
How many times have you gone to see a movie based on how awesome the trailer looks? If you’re like me then that number is unknown but definitely high. A good movie trailer combines the perfect music with amazingly put together shots that make me go “I have to see that now!” The worst part […]
Why Hiring Friends Isn’t Always Smart
This is a quick post about a subject that has been on my mind a lot lately; hiring friends! So many people in this industry jump at the idea of hiring their friends but I want to talk about why this is a bad idea. I am not talking about working with people that you […]
Readers Top 25 Movies of the Last 25 Years
It’s been a long time coming but I have finally finished putting together the list! Below is the list of our reader’s top 25 movies of the last 25 years. Starting with last place and going all the way to your number one pick for favorite movie of the past 25 years. I think it […]
Interested in Creating a Guest Blog? Let us Know!
Are you an expert in your department? Is there something we are missing that you want to write about? Due to the success of our first few years, we have decided to open up the website to our readers! That’s right, you can create a guest blog for HowToFilmSchool.com! You can send us your ideas […]
