So you want to make a movie let Boardumb Films Productions help. First, you must obtain a script or write one in order to move forward. The Next thing to do is get funding (from parents, friends, credit cards, theft, etc.) at least $5,000. If you don't have $5,000 no need to worry.
If you've got the script but not the money we can still move on with production.
Production Steps: (click on the production name for additional information)
Pre-Production is the most important process in producing a film. The first step in making your movie is putting everything in place before you ever have a camera: polishing your script, finding actors, rehearsing, and putting together a technical team. If you find a great technical team and actors there will be no stopping you in producing a successful film that people will enjoy. This is what's known as pre-production.
Finding Actors
Use your friends & family.
Find someone who has take drama in college or high school: People will sometimes work for free or cheap.
Put posters up in around town: Local coffee shops, schools, Etc.
Worst case seek professional help from agencies or talent scouts.
Then hold auditions and remember feed your actors each day.
Props & Costumes
Borrow from friends & family
Thrift stores, salvation army, garage sales
Look in yellow pages for companies that specialize in upscale costumes: IE Party City.
You can always make your costumes yourself
Location And Rehearsal
Use realistic locations bookstore, coffee shop, cities, bars or any place casual.
Local stores will let you use there space for free just ask.
Warehouse districts are perfect for chase scenes.
Woods are free to film in.
Rehearsal should be held at the location (Apartment, Parents Basement, Another Places).
Equipment
Using digital is cheaper than film: Price range from $500 To $3,000 dollars.
Use your PC or Mac to edit video: Buy the software and support the makers.
Lighting can be bought at local hardware store for around $20 dollars or you can search craigslist/eBay for used lights.
Microphones you don't really need them but if you do a cheap boom pole can be created by using a broomstick or wooden pole.
Wheelchairs are great For dolling the camera.
Please use a tripod.
The next stage is production you might think of Hollywood version: Where you are sitting in a canvas chair telling actors how to deliver their lines and giving instructions to the guys filming it all. With a low budget film everyone is involved in acting and filming....
For a start, it is the shortest of the three stages, so you will be mistaken if you think it's all there is to do. During production everything should run smoothly because it's what was practiced in pre-production: the actors will be costumed and rehearsed, the set will be scouted and dressed with props, and the director will organize the crew.
This is by far the most stressful part of the production, knowing any screw up will cost money and set back production. Just remember no matter what don't stress over falling behind there will be plenty of time to finish what you started. Remember no film is wasted just keep on shooting you may end up with better footage than expected.....
After filming is complete many hours of film will need to be edited together and re-touched. This is a long, tedious step which no one really thinks about before making a movie, but is probably the most important one in the whole process. So sit back and edit.
Find A Editor Or Do It Yourself
What editors do: They bring your footage to life, but make sure you also help in the editing process so the film turns out the way you want
Go to your local film school to find a skilled editor: They should be cheaper than a professional service.
Place an ad in your local paper or online to find the right person.
You can also ask other Film Companies in you area to assist with editing your project.
If you decided to edit yourself make sure you understand that your film doesn't have to use all of the footage captured.
Around 1/3 of the footage should shot should not be used in the final draft.
Never use music in your film unless you have the artists permission: Use local bands.
Film Festival
Hold a free screening suggestions: At your house, a local independent theater, the location of your film, or at a local business
Tell everyone you know about your film: college newspaper, newspapers always need stories, put up poster about your film, word of mouth and the internet.
If this is your first film I don't recommend submitting it to any Festivals: Wait until you master your filming techniques.
Once your ready to submit your work to a Film Festival you should: Too Many To List
Film Festival entry fees range from $0 to $250 to enter: So make sure your ready
If you feel your film is amazing and you want it to be distributed go for it: Indieflix
Before submitting to a local distribution company: I recommend that you create a professional DVD or have one made.
