Introduction
  • Introduction
  • Basic questions to see where you're at!
  • Building a Platform
Chapter 2 - Pre Production
  • Pre Production
  • Getting started
  • Writing a Script
  • Synopsis and Logline
  • Working With Subjects
  • How to Get Funding
  • Map out potential funders
  • Writing A Treatment
  • What is your message?
  • Storytelling
  • Casting
  • Finding Your Story
  • Creating A Personal Story
  • Building A Network
  • Map out your network
Chapter 3 - Production
  • Production
  • Preparing The Shoot
  • Make A Shot List
  • Dealing With Fear
  • Film Without Film School
  • The Importance of Story
  • Are your characters good enough?
  • Gear
  • Recording Audio
  • Directing Subjects
  • Interviews
  • Directing
  • Shooting
  • Ask Yourself These 12 Questions Before Shooting
Chapter 4 - Post Production
  • Post Production
  • Editing A Trailer
  • Making a trailer
  • Editing
  • Feedback on editing
  • Grading
  • Mixing Sound
Chapter 5 - Distribution
  • Distribution
  • Research 5 examples of GREAT release campaigns
  • Setting your marketing and content strategy
  • Festival VS Online
  • Standing Out At A Festival
  • How can you stand out?
  • Marketing Your Film
  • Getting PR and attention
  • Self Distribution
  • Make a list of festivals
  • Online Distribution
  • Festival Premiere
  • Handling negative press and feedback
  • The Future Of Indie Filmmaking
  • Releasing Your Film
  • Finding Your Niche
  • After The Release
  • Success?
  • Sustaining Yourself
  • ENDING