by Erin Sastre | 23 January, 2019 | Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career
So, you’ve got a great idea for your next film. You’ve got your characters and plot details all thought out. You can see it all clearly in your head, but as soon as you run into the person who can make it a reality, you freeze. Your moment to pitch your...
by Elliot Grove | 14 January, 2018 | Directing, Documentary, Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, Producing, Promotion, Marketing and Distribution
Time and time again I meet writers and filmmakers who tell me they have a new project. When I ask them to tell me about their project I get mood and atmosphere. I get sputtering and hesitation. Before you know it I’ve lost interest. They don’t understand...
by Elliot Grove | 28 November, 2012 | Uncategorized
I am always working on ‘deals’ – trying to rustle up money for the film festival, or trying to attract new sponsors to Raindance. This morning, walking into work, I realised there are 5 stages to the deal making process. 1) The Flirt A pitch to...
