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Learn how to make your film for less than $50,000 with producer of over 70 films.

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...

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Dana Cowden

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.

Jodie Fleming

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.

Jodie Fleming

Michael can you share the budget for The Thinning?

Michelle Wolett

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...

Jodie Fleming

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 n...

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Rosemond Perdue
Are you pitching your holiday themed romantic comedy? Create your pitch deck with the veteran producer

Only a few spots left! Create all the elements you will need to pitch your holiday romantic comedy directly from producer and studio executive Matt Bierman. Matt's worked for Sony, Hallmark, Paramount, and more. Over 8 weeks, you'll create the complete pitch package you'll need to then be able to pi...

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Jodie Fleming

@Mark, some funny titles in there like #xmas lol 40 films is quite the schedule

Becca Syme

Anybody want to be in contact about reading stuff, feel free to email me at rlsyme at gmail dot com! We have a list of emails so far and we're keeping up via email. If Mark Jordan or anyone else readi...

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Becca Syme

@Jodie Thank you for the kind words on the YT channel! We really love doing that work, and it's a great complement to the writing, which I appreciate. Working with creatives is definitely a lot of fun.

Jodie Fleming

oh of course Becca :) You're welcome

Mariannjely Marval

Hello beautiful people! It was great meeting you and learning about your projects. I've sent you network requests :) Would love to be included in the email chain as well. It's mariannjely@gmail.com

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