There are lots of tricks to making a film for under $50,000 that looks like you spent 10 times more. Over the course of this in depth class, learn one on one how to create a profitable low budget film that doesn't look low budget with a producer who has produced for Netflix, Legendary, Hulu and more.
https://www.stage32.com/classes/How-To-Make-Your-Movie-On-A-Micro-Budget
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Looking forward to it.
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hi everyone!
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Hi there, is this chat viewable to the members of this class?
I'm sorry that I can't contribute audio or video. I couldn't get the zoom link to work on my phone, and so I'm zooming from my mac computer & it doesn't have a webcam.
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Hey everyone, have an awesome class!
I'm sorry for my silence, Michael. Are you able to see these comments? I don't have a microphone on my mac.
where do i find scripts? is there one main source, or do they come from all different places?
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Lets connect guys :-)
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Hello everyone.. Scott Tebeau here. if you want you can reach me -- tebeau612@gmail.com
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I do have more then 30 years working in and out Hollywood, as well as many different skills I might be able to share some insights on if that could help..
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I found a 40K budget top sheet example. https://filmbudgeteers.com/two-film-budget-versions/
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Great example, but tough to pull off. $0 scriptwriter, $0 producers, $0 director, $0 editor...yikes.
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Great Examples Michael as these Directors also have continued to establish their career after making their low budget flick. And of course there is El Mariachi.
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thank you to everyone for sharing..
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Michael, I interviewed Alex a year ago. Amazing interview touching on his personal opinion and feelings about his work.
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A great film to watch for tiny budget is Cosmos. Great quality production based on all the points Michael laid out about limited cast/location/crew.
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does this allow paying legal wages?
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Jodie, thanks for the budget examples. Only issue is, it must be for a short film. For example, it has $3000 for camera crew. Even if you only paid $300 per day that would only get you 10 days. I haven’t found a DP willing to work that low.
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Dana, I know right. I can get that rate by begging my buddies and shooting weekends so as to not take them off higher paying work. I was really wanting to see how Michael Did it.
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Michael can you share the budget for The Thinning?
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Thanks Jodie for that budget example! I want to know where they found a DP for $2800 - all of the one's I reached out to are charging $750- $1000 a day...
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Michelle, I find mine at local film festivals and competitions. Some young people starting out have a nice camera and want the experience. Some have awards for short films. I just look for who has a nice eye and a look that will work for the film and who works hard and is personable/cooperative. If we can pay more than their day job, or shoot on the weekend that works.