Now I'm an 'indie director' by most accounts. I'm making a short on a shoestring budget. So I went online to find some great indie tips for creating a small production, and I wasn't dissapointed.
http://www.indiewire.com/article/10-tips-for-successfully-producing-a-micro-budget-feature
1. Make sure the script is written as a micro-budget feature.
Always make sure that the script is written and can be directed. I have the advantage I'm writing my own script to direct, so therefore I can create the means in which I can shoot. There's no point in having explosions and all sorts if its not feasable, so I must take into consideration budget when making a script and an eventual film.
2. Have a "home base" location during production.
This for me is the student house. This is where Tim lives and the majority of interior shots are made. This is great because it is free, close to the train stations for talent, and we can easily get there as crew.
3. Open it up.
By this, its the base location. Sure, its a student house, but we need to dress it up differently to give it the edge. Just because budget is down, doesn't mean it can't look nice.
4. Shoot while locations are open.
This for the most part achievable. The only way I can't see this as not being achievable is because of the nightclub, itll be too hard to cut with music over the top and will be a mess.
5. Cast matters. A lot.
I mean, we've tried our best to get the best actors we can, some with roles in big productions, so it's only a matter of time before they get big.
6. There's no excuse for bad production values.
Totally true, theres no excuse, We have great facilities at the studios avaliable to us so theres no excuse why this couldn't look good.
7. Make sure your cast and crew have worked at your budget level before.
This is actually quite key. All of our guys have worked on student productions before, so they know what to expect when it comes to it, I personally cannot wait.
8. Figure out how your core filmmaking team will pay their bills while you make the movie.
Student loan. Go Figure!
9. Know what you can figure out on your own, and when you need to pay for an expert.
I mean, if i absolutely need to, i'll source something, but I don't think i need this step.
10. Budget through release.
So once its released, we're uploading to to 2 different festivals, colcester and BUFF, to ensure we hit some publicity at least when it comes to it. Facebook will help push the ROADMAN name forward too.
Somewhat of a helpful site. Helped me think about what I need and how to execute.
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