Right now, I don’t have a creative workspace. Last year, I was fortunate enough to buy a house. When I first started obsessively checking Zillow for options, I had dreams of big kitchen islands and marble countertops, but it quickly…
Self distribution: don’t let these 3 myths hold you back
Self distribution. If you’re in the indie film world, you’ve probably heard of it. Maybe you’ve known filmmakers who have gone that path, or maybe you’ve been curious about if self distribution is the right route for you and your…
Artistic burnout: five tips for recovery
Artistic burnout. It’s a big topic, and one that we discuss a lot as ethical indie filmmakers. Almost everyone has encountered burnout at some point in their life, to varying degrees. One time, I got so burnt out at work…
Filmmaker web design: 5 tips to DIY a great website
If you’re a working filmmaker, you need a website. When I was first given this piece of advice, I wasn’t happy about it, but I knew it was true. After all, what do you do if you want to learn…
How to be the best extra in a movie: six vital tips
Extra work. Some people love it, some people hate it, but regardless of how you feel, there’s no denying that it’s a great way to make some cash, flex your acting skills, and get on set. But being an extra…
Should I go to film school?
It’s a tale as old as time. A young filmmaker–or an older filmmaker just starting out in their career–is trying to figure out their path forward in this strange, confusing, opaque industry. They turn to Google, or to an established…
Gretchen Felker-Martin discusses queer horror
Today on the blog, in our effort to explore what we love about horror, we are lucky enough to have our own Charlie Monroe, writer and co-director of Biters & Bleeders, sitting down with Gretchen Felker-Martin, author of Manhunt (2022)…
