Filmmaking

Articles helping you make films from pre-post production

Bridport film society to offer £1000 grant to lucky film student

Bridport film society to offer £1000 grant to lucky film student

British film students have the opportunity to win a £1000 grant to assist university tuition.

The art of ‘copyrights’ and Unions

There are many filmmakers that are unaware despite their best intentions of the various licenses needed to have soundtracks playing in their movies. Whether you have a short film you intend to sell, or a documentary you want to find a distributor for, it is essential that you have all the rights cleared

Making a short film in Paris

Paris has a diverse short filmmaking community with upcoming talent in all areas of the film industry. If you have a desire to make movies and want a great range of locations, easy access to local talent and some panache for your shorts, look no further.

Building your own film network

Do you have a passion and burning desire to make films and tell the world your message? Whether you’re a screenwriter, producer, editor or short filmmaker, it takes more than just great skills to make a living in this industry, which is why you need to build a film network.

Need Interest from Sales Agents and Distributors?

It’s probably not going to change your life, but One Fat Cigar.com can help increase your potential audience and aid with access distribution/sales agents at all stages of your movie production.

Funding for films in France

Finding soft money is a great way to get your short film or even first feature off the ground

Great websites for filmmakers

A list of our favourite sites to help you in your careers, network, write, direct, and to find out what is happening in our industry.

Promote and Distribute Your Films From Day 1 Of Script!

We’ve just launched a new website, OneFatCigar.com and wanted to let you all know about it since it is for film industry professionals (Producer/Director/Crew), actors and up-and-coming talent. We’ve had a lot of distributor and sales agent interest in our site and are keen to find out about the latest feature films before anyone else, and our site does just that!

Guide to Film Award Ceremonies

Ever wondered what some award shows are about? Below is a detailed list of ceremonies from around the world.

5 ways to save money on a shoot

Ever wondered how to cut corners on your low budget movie?

Preparing your film for Production

So, you’ve written your greatest script, or acquired one, and you want to make your movie. You’ve secured financing, and you’re ready to begin the process of breaking down the script..

First Things First: Why You Should Always Enter Into A Collaboration Agreement

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen someone in a legal mess because they didn’t enter into a collaboration agreement before starting their project

Seeking The Magic Number

A burning question on any first time writer’s mind is – “How much will I get paid for my feature film screenplay sale?”

What you need to know before contacting a distributor

Before you start contacting distributors to sell your movie, you will want to be prepared to answer specific questions you may get from them.

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