Monthly archives of “June 2018

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When You Are New to Filmmaking, You Should…

1. Pay constant attention to what is happening in the business. Find few of news publications you like reading and check them on a daily basis. I’m not asking you to read every article but check the headlines and see what is in and what… Read more

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What Is the Director’s Job Once the Film Is Finished and Ready for Distribution?

Once the final cut of your film is ready, you need to start marketing, promotion and distribution activities. I believe that marketing and promotion of any film should begin during the production, but I also realise that trying to cover marketing and promotion while making… Read more

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What Does the Director Need to Do During Post-Production?

My personal, post-production list usually includes the following and in that order: 1. Give myself at least a week off and away from the project. 2. Start watching the footage and making notes. 3. Start choosing the takes I like the most. 4. If I… Read more

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What Does the Director Need to Do on the Film Set?

Once on the set director’s job is pretty straightforward. No, no I’m joking; it’s far from that. As a director on the film set you need to: 1. Make decisions and often fast, usually, your choice will have serious implications for the whole film (no… Read more

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What Does the Director Need To Do Before Going into Production?

I remember the stress and pressure I felt when I was going to direct my first film. I was still a film school student, trying to figure out what means what in the film world. I knew very little of what my job required from… Read more