I would really like to create a production company? I don't have any money or experience but I have a few ideas. Any suggestions?
I would really like to create a production company? I don't have any money or experience but I have a few ideas. Any suggestions?
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Thanks all for your comments. I'm coming to a turning point in my life and would like to open up some options going forward.
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I suggest befriending people who have production companies. You should really only do this if you think you have enough resources---people who'll collaborate with you (without remuneration at first),...
Expand commentI suggest befriending people who have production companies. You should really only do this if you think you have enough resources---people who'll collaborate with you (without remuneration at first), some working resources (equipment, etc), connections to venues who'll be interested in supporting your work....The most important thing you need though, is a business plan. How are you going to make money? How long will it take you to make money? How will you protect your Intellectual Property? Who is your audience? Be ruthless in your construction of this...no one will want to help you if you haven't got a vision for execution. Best of Luck. Yasmine
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I own a concert/festival production company, where I myself fund concerts & events. Early in 2015, I will be holding a seminar for beginning production company owners/staff. Believe me, there's a lot...
Expand commentI own a concert/festival production company, where I myself fund concerts & events. Early in 2015, I will be holding a seminar for beginning production company owners/staff. Believe me, there's a lot to learn. I was away for 10 years; and coming back, a lot had changed (for the worse I think). The seminar will be held in Medford, Oregon. If some want to be production company rep's, I might even use a couple (with pay) to learn better on tours I'm producing in 2015/2016.
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You don't have any money. You don't have a script. You don't really have any experience. Please find a production company that is already in existence and start there. Learn from Professionals, and th...
Expand commentYou don't have any money. You don't have a script. You don't really have any experience. Please find a production company that is already in existence and start there. Learn from Professionals, and then look to starting it after you have some sense of it. And yes, Rona Edwards and Monika Skerbelis have an excellent course, and have been in the business for a long time (don't tell them I said that though).
Work on projects and with people that ignite your passion. Don't waste money on seminars, instead make your own short films or option a script. Go for it, give yourself permission to make mistakes (bu...
Expand commentWork on projects and with people that ignite your passion. Don't waste money on seminars, instead make your own short films or option a script. Go for it, give yourself permission to make mistakes (but remember to get insurance, be safe, be honest, get permission, golden rule and all that.)
Starting a production company can be cheap, on paper. Just do a search for ready-made-companies or something, and register online. But, then you'll have to do paperwork.
There are books out there on making a short film, or making a microbudget film. Rent one from the library, most will tell you all about release forms and what you need to do to stay safe and legal. Seriously, just go for it.