VIdeo Friday: Vimeo Takes on Distribution

Every friday we post a few interesting videos to enjoy for the weekend. This friday, I think the biggest news to indie filmmakers in the last week is the exciting venture from Vimeo….VOD, or Vimeo On Demand. Exclusively for Vimeo PRO members, Vimeo On Demand is...
Production Tips: 3 Keys to Inspire Better Acting

Production Tips: 3 Keys to Inspire Better Acting

As an aspiring independent filmmaker, one of the keys to a good movie is the acting performances. There are 3 keys I have found to getting a better performance each and everytime. I would say, that acting is probably the biggest judge of a director’s ability in...

Video Friday: Happy Valentine’s Day

Every friday we post a few interesting videos to enjoy for the weekend. This friday, since it was just Valentine’s Day, and I am making another short film in just 2 days, I’d thought I would show my last short film finished last Valentine’s Day....
Video Friday: Inspiring Short Films

Video Friday: Inspiring Short Films

Every friday we post a few interesting videos to enjoy for the weekend. This friday, as I get closer to making my short, I have been inspired lately by some impressive shorts. Check them out…. Damaged By William Serne, this was voted into the top 4 by Film Riot....
To SAG or not to SAG? That is the Question.

To SAG or not to SAG? That is the Question.

I recently cast for my short film memorama, and learned some interesting things I wanted to share. It turns out that a few of the actors I cast are SAG/Aftra affiliates, and this can present a problem for a non-SAG film. As a newbie in any type of union productions, I...