Joe The Previs Arist Advice

Joe The Previs Artist Writes:
As any real plumbers know, nobody starts building expensive houses without clear blueprints. However, movies get into productions with unfinished scripts, without storyboards, and also without accurate pre-visualisations done.
Now when the times are tough, We suggest two things any good film architect and plumber should do:
1. Revise and review your script [...]

Joe The Filmmaker Guide: Creating A Webisode

JOE THE FILMMAKERS GUIDE TO
HOW TO CREATE A WEBISODE
By: DT Productions Staff
A webisode is essentially a streaming television show that is broadcast over the internet. Like any, “Days of Our Lives,” or “As The World Turns,” people are interested in the on going saga in the lives of everyday people. With the use of YouTube [...]

Joe The Filmmaker’s Guide: Feature Script In 10 Day

JOE THE FILMMAKER’S GUILD TO WRITING
A FEATURE FILM SCRIPT IN 10 DAYS
Written By: DT Productions Staff

The expression on your face tells it all, and your wondering? I’ve spent almost a year on my script! How in the world do you propose that I can complete a full script in 10 days? Well, the [...]

Joe The Filmmaker Guide: Film Distribution The Cheap Way

SO WHAT ARE THE ODDS OF
WINNING A FILM DISTRIBUTION DEAL?
Written By: DT Production Staff
The truth is winning a Cannes or Sundance Film Festival are slim to none! We believe the only way we can make it into the big time film industry is if our film wins or places at film festivals. Film festivals are [...]

Joe The Filmmaker Guide: From Script To Screen

FILM MAKERS PRE-PRODUCTION – PRODUCTION OUTLINE
Updated and Revised By: DT Productions of Upstate NY
Style Credit: Cinema Workshops
1. SCHEDULE PITCH.
A pre-meeting must be scheduled with the film studio, producer or director in interest of your pitch prior to the meeting at which you plan to deliver your pitch.
2. PITCH.
Members pitching a project must bring to the [...]

Joe The Filmmaker Guide: Recession Looms, Hollywood Blooms

LAS VEGAS – Hollywood thrives when the economy dives.
It was true during the Depression, when Americans scraped together nickels and dimes for an escape to the movies. And as the prospect of another recession looms, studio executives say this time is no different.
As evidence mounts that people are tightening up on other expenses, [...]

Joe The Filmmaker Guide:Film Agent/Agency List

Any one seeking an agent should first write or telephone the agency and find out whether or not your a good match. Each agency specializes in representing certain types of material. Some agencies have specialized divisions. You should briefly — very briefly! — detail your background and describe your material. The agency will let you [...]