Dive into an in-depth interview with horror filmmaker James Cullen Bressack as he shares his journey from making a $7000 movie to becoming a successful indie director. Explore crucial topics for aspiring filmmakers, including the evolving role of short films in launching careers, balancing filmmaking with day jobs, and preparing for the financial challenges of full-time filmmaking. Learn from Bressack's experiences, including his biggest mistakes on his first feature film and how to handle age-related drama on set. Gain insights on financing options, including the pros and cons of crowdfunding, and understand the realities of being fired as a director. Discover practical first steps for making a movie, contemplate the future of filmmaking and distribution, and ponder whether filmmaking is an innate talent or a learned skill. This comprehensive discussion offers valuable advice and inspiration for both novice and experienced filmmakers looking to navigate the indie film industry.
Overview
Syllabus
- Short Films Are No Longer Calling Cards For A Film Career
- Do You Want To Make A Small Indie Film Or Have A Job?
- A Full-Time Filmmaker Must Prepare For The Winter
- Great Filmmakers Inspire Other Filmmakers With Their Work
- Biggest Filmmaking Mistakes I Made On My First Feature Film
- What Pisses Me Off About Filmmakers
- When A Young Filmmaker Deals With Age Drama From Older Crew Members On A Film Set
- Crowdfunding Should Be A Filmmaker’s Last Option For Financing A Movie
- When A Director Is Fired Off Of A Movie
- First Steps To Making A Movie
- What If A Movie Idea Was Literally The Entire Movie?
- Thoughts On The Future Of Filmmaking And Film Distribution
- Is Filmmaking An Innate Talent?
Taught by
Film Courage
