New member here, just thought I would take the time to say hi.
I am an aspiring filmmaker and have just finished a screenplay for a full length feature film. Would like to direct the film too but would be my first project, as I only have video editing/production experience from when I was a teenager back in the late 90's and early part of this decade (feels like a long time ago!).
Anyways, I am drafting up some letters, proposals, and grant applications in an attempt to receive funding for the project. I could do the film on a micro budget if necessary, but it is intended as a social impact film and I would like for it to be as high quality as possible and for it to be distributed as widely as possible for maximum effect.
If you have any suggestions for me with regards to securing funding, equipment, filming, casting, or anything else that can be thought of I would love to hear from you! I am doing a lot of research on my own, but it would be very nice to talk to other people who are in or have been in the same position as me at one point in time.
I am mostly curious about equipment choices and which medium to shoot in. From my understanding, DV is becoming more and more popular with independent filmmakers, and others also use 16mm. If I can secure the funding, I would prefer to film in 35mm for distribution purposes. Anyways, would love to hear from you!
I am an aspiring filmmaker and have just finished a screenplay for a full length feature film. Would like to direct the film too but would be my first project, as I only have video editing/production experience from when I was a teenager back in the late 90's and early part of this decade (feels like a long time ago!).
Anyways, I am drafting up some letters, proposals, and grant applications in an attempt to receive funding for the project. I could do the film on a micro budget if necessary, but it is intended as a social impact film and I would like for it to be as high quality as possible and for it to be distributed as widely as possible for maximum effect.
If you have any suggestions for me with regards to securing funding, equipment, filming, casting, or anything else that can be thought of I would love to hear from you! I am doing a lot of research on my own, but it would be very nice to talk to other people who are in or have been in the same position as me at one point in time.
I am mostly curious about equipment choices and which medium to shoot in. From my understanding, DV is becoming more and more popular with independent filmmakers, and others also use 16mm. If I can secure the funding, I would prefer to film in 35mm for distribution purposes. Anyways, would love to hear from you!