What, Who & How
What:
INDIE IS slang FOR INDEPENDENT. some of the best films made today are by independent film makers. This route opens the door to allow anyone with a passion for film making or story telling to enter the industry.
Who:
INDEPENDENT FILM MAKERs, like I aspire to be, REALIZE THAT NOT EVERYONE CAN BE THE NEXT STEVEN SPIELBERG, AND THAT IS OK, BECAUSE WE ARE IN THE INDUSTRY BECAUSE WE HAVE A TRUE PASSION FOR THE ART OF FILM MAKING.
How:
Steps to make your Independent Film:
1. Finalize a great script
2. Confirm the budget and expenses
3. Identify locations, cast, crew, and props for the various scenes
4. Interview and hire a professional editor for postproduction review
5. Submit completed project to several Film Festivals for exposure
below is a great video and quote by danny gevirts, an experienced indie, who provides helpful advice for a new aspiring indies.
make sure you know how they [on-set departments]work and what they are, so you feel comfortable on set.
Danny Gevirts
Success Stories:
MANY PEOPLE HAVE BECOME VERY SUCCESSFUL MAKING INDIE FILMS. YOU CAN SEE THE TOP 10 INDIE FILMMAKERS ON THE LINK BELOW.
https://www.watchmojo.com/articles/top-10-independent-filmmakers
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