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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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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 n...
Expand commentMichelle, 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.