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Discussion: How to Make a Frugal Feature Film
February 17, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Cinema Village Theater 1, 22 East 12th Street
New York,NY10003United States
New York,NY10003United States
You are absolutely ready and determined to make a feature film, but you have no money. While it certainly is a challenge, there is no reason you cannot make your movie on a laughably tiny budget. Speakers Mars Roberge and Steven deCastro have been making movies for years and have tons of useful advice to help you get started!
- Making a non-budget film takes guts. How do you get moving budget-be-damned?
- What are some surprising sources for funding?
- How do you find locations? Can you just run-and-gun?
- How do you handle permits/legal stuff? Do you have to involve a lawyer?
- How do you get crew to work with you for almost no money?
- How do you structure your film to ensure costs are kept as low as possible?
- How do you handle the inevitable problems if you don’t have the option to throw money at it?
- Equipment is expensive – how do you get around that?
- Where should you absolutely spend money vs where can you cut costs?
- How to cut costs with actors but still keep them happy – feeding them, rehearsals, contracts, costumes, makeup
Come get all of your questions answered! This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE.
About The Speakers
Mars Roberge
Mars Roberge is a Canadian-American dual-citizen filmmaker from Toronto and living in Los Angeles ...
Steven De Castro
Steven De Castro is a New York-based cinematographer and professor. Before he was a filmmaker, De Castro was a trial lawyer and served as Human Rights Commissioner of Jersey City ...
