For me, the hardest part of writing is just… getting started. There are days where I sit down at my desk with a cup of coffee, ready to get to work on my latest masterpiece, and nothing comes out. Sometimes…
Free online resources for filmmakers
Indie filmmaking gets expensive fast, and, I don’t know if you’ve heard, most of us are working on a budget. That’s why we’ve put together this list of free online resources for filmmakers. Film Riot We wouldn’t be surprised if…
Editing tips for when you’re stuck
Today on the blog we are lucky enough to have our CEO and editor extraordinaire, Raven Whisnant, writing about her top 7 editing tips for when you get stuck on an edit. Spending time editing can feel like entering a…
Writing a compelling villain
Not every story has a villain, but in the ones that do, the villain is just as important as the protagonist. A good villain is memorable, the audience understands their motivation, and maybe most importantly they’re a lot of…
Indie artist spotlight: Anya Leigh Josephs
At New 32 we love shining a light on other artists. This blog post is second in our series Indie Artist Spotlights, where we highlight one independent artist that we really admire. Up first, it’s Anya Leigh Josephs, author of…
What is a low budget film?
In the world of indie filmmaking, we hear about low-budget films all the time. By necessity, many indie films are low-budget. But what is a low-budget film? Is there a specific monetary value that makes a film low budget? Here,…
Screenwriting tips for creating compelling characters
One of the most important jobs of the screenwriter is to write good characters. Not good as in well-behaved; good as in interesting to watch. Characters are what anchor the viewers in the world of the movie, keeping them connected…
