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Making A Movie
Want to know how to make not just a home movie but a proper independent film? Ben Lyons is a successful producer of indie films and VideoJug has asked him to take us through all the important steps of the process of thinking about, putting together and finishing your film. He’ll even tell you how to get it shown at those critical film festivals.

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Ben Lyons
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Meet the Expert 
Independent Film Basics 
  1. Ben Lyons
  2. What is an 'independent film'? 
  3. When did independent film begin? 
  4. Which independent filmmakers have changed the genre? 
  5. What are some examples of successful independent films? 
  6. Where are most independent films made? 
  7. What is the difference between a studio film and an independent film? 
  8. How has technology changed the independent film world? 
  9. What are some different techniques in making an independent film? 
Picking A Genre For Your Independent Film 
  1. Ben Lyons
  2. What is a 'genre'? 
  3. What are the most popular genres? 
  4. Can genres be mixed together? 
Creating Your Independent Film Script 
  1. Ben Lyons
  2. How do I start writing an 'independent film screenplay'? 
  3. What are different 'elements' of an independent film? 
  4. What happens when I'm finished with my script? 
  5. What computer programs will help me write a screenplay? 
Creating A Budget For Your Independent Film 
  1. Ben Lyons
  2. How do I determine a budget for my independent film? 
  3. How do I finance my independent film? 
  4. How do I use the budget for my independent film? 
  5. What are examples of budgeting for pre-production? 
  6. What are examples of budgeting for production? 
  7. What are examples of budgeting for post-production? 
  8. What would a general breakdown of a budget look like? 
Hiring Cast And Crew For Your Independent Film 
  1. Ben Lyons
  2. How do I find a 'cast' for an independent film? 
  3. What resources will help in casting an independent film? 
  4. What does it cost to hire an actor for a day? 
  5. What is 'scale'? 
  6. What different unions will I work with? 
  7. What does it cost for a location per day? 
  8. How can I get actors, make-up artists and crew to work for little or no money? 
  9. How much does a camera cost to rent? 
  10. How much does a crew cost? 
  11. What if the actor or actress belongs to an agency? 
  12. What if I live outside of Hollywood and don't have access to actors and actresses? 
  13. What is an example of a successful independent movie that didn't come out of Hollywood? 
  14. What's the difference between a studio director and an independent film director? 
  15. What type of 'crew' do I need for my independent film? 
  16. What safety precautions should I take while shooting my independent film? 

Popular Questions

  • Which independent filmmakers have changed the genre?
  • Where are most independent films made?
  • What are some different techniques in making an independent film?
  • What are the most popular genres?
  • What computer programs will help me write a screenplay?
  • What are examples of budgeting for pre-production?
  • What would a general breakdown of a budget look like?
  • What is 'scale'?
  • What different unions will I work with?
  • How can I get actors, make-up artists and crew to work for little or no money?
  • What if the actor or actress belongs to an agency?
  • What safety precautions should I take while shooting my independent film?
  • What should I look for when location scouting?
  • Who is hired during pre-production?
  • What happens during a typical day of independent film production?
  • How do I know what to cut from the film?
  • What is an example of a successful independent film festival?
  • What's your advice to independent filmmakers?
Location Scouting For Your Independent Film 
  1. Ben Lyons
  2. What is 'location scouting'? 
  3. What should I look for when location scouting? 
  4. How can I find a location for my independent film? 
  5. How do I 'book a location'? 
Pre-Production For Your Independent Film 
  1. Ben Lyons
  2. What is a 'production company'? 
  3. Who is hired during pre-production? 
  4. What is a 'director of photography'? 
  5. What is a 'production schedule'? 
Production For Your Independent Film 
  1. Ben Lyons
  2. What is 'production'? 
  3. What happens during a typical day of independent film production? 
  4. How do I know if we recorded the correct take? 
  5. What are 'dailies'? 
Post-Production For Your Independent Film 
  1. Ben Lyons
  2. What is 'post-production'? 
  3. How do I know what to cut from the film? 
Submitting Your Film To Independent Film Festivals 
  1. Ben Lyons
  2. What is an 'independent film festival'? 
  3. What is an example of a successful independent film festival? 
  4. How do I submit a film to an independent film festival? 
  5. What are examples of smaller independent film festivals? 
  6. What's your advice to independent filmmakers? 

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