by Elliot Grove | 14 April, 2021 | Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, Producing
I nearly ended up in my mother’s basement bedroom. You see, I didn’t go to university. I didn’t graduate from a liberal arts programme like so many of my colleagues. And I certainly didn’t go to film school. I went to art school instead and...
by Elliot Grove | 24 March, 2021 | Filmmaking Career
There is nothing better for the arts than a good old fashioned recession. It forces everyone to look at existing structures and due process. And the dead wood and stale ideas get thrown away, leaving a vacuum where new, fresh and better talent can thrive. And...
by Elliot Grove | 22 March, 2021 | Festivals, Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, Promotion, Marketing and Distribution
Today I am going to be dwelling on the famous Seth Godin quote: The persons (or filmmakers) who fail the most, wins. It might sound like an oxymoron – but it is true. Let me explain why failure is the best teacher and mentor that an independent filmmaker or...
by Elliot Grove | 13 March, 2021 | Screenwriting
In these troubled times of COVID, filmmakers are wondering what story trope to focus on. Choosing the wrong story type could ruin a career. Choosing the right one, and your storytelling career will soar. I, for one, am putting my money on the power of funny. Laughter...
by Elliot Grove | 8 March, 2021 | Festivals, Filmmaking Career, Promotion, Marketing and Distribution, Raindance Film Festival
I haven’t met a filmmaker yet who doesn’t want to make a festival worthy film. But the process of finding and selecting an appropriate film festival is time-consuming and expensive. Getting your film accepted by an international film festival can be fun...