Filmmaking Success
Filmmaking success comes from mastering storytelling, technical skills, and industry networking. While creativity is essential, understanding production logistics and distribution strategies is equally important. Independent filmmakers often face funding challenges but can thrive with persistence and strategic marketing. Building strong collaborations with cast, crew, and producers increases the likelihood of project success. Whether working on small indie films or major studio productions, adaptability and dedication are key to lasting success.
Film Festival Submission: 4 Tips on How to Get Your Film into Any Film Festival
So you think that you’ve made a good – nay, a great film. That’s all well and good, but what now? What about film festival submission? You didn’t just make that film for you, you made it to share with other people. A great place…
11 Tips To Improve Your Filmmaking Skills And Take Them to the Next Level
So, you’ve been making movies for a while now; maybe it’s just home videos, maybe you’ve made your own short film, or maybe you’ve even been working with clients for a year or two. Here are11 steps to help you hone your filmmaking skills, that…
5 Things You Absolutely Need to Get Your Video Company Moving
Okay, it’s time to get down and dirty. You have ILC (Internal Locus of Control), and you have a partner or two that you know also have ILC. You also realize that the journey of building your own video company will be hard, but you…
7 Indie Filmmaker Tips To Help With Your Filmmaking
Making a movie without a huge budget creates certain challenges, as anyone who has worked independently can no doubt attest to. Yet whether it’s work on a short piece, a feature length film or a short documentary, creativity eclipses expensive CGI and big-name actors. That’s…
3 Tips To Find Your Video Business Internal Locus of Control
Hi, I’m Giordany. I’m writing a book on starting your own video business. Every week, I’ll be releasing exclusive new chapters here on Filmmaking Lifestyle. Join me in the discussion – hate it or love it, I’d like to know. A good friend of mine died…
How To Get Started In Wedding Videography in 2026 Part II
This is Part II of the How To Get Started In Wedding Videography series. I split it into two posts as it’s just so huge. If you haven’t already, you should read Part I first. Continuing where we left off in Part I, let’s get…
24 Things To Do Right Now To Improve Your Filmmaking Today
I believe that as filmmakers we spend too much time pouring over gear reviews, debating what next piece of kit we should buy and, ultimately, getting equipment envy. Instead of dwelling on our next fancy purchases, we should use our limited free time to do things…
9 of the Very Best Principles For Taking Your Filmmaking Skill To The Next Level
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you’ll know that I like talking about mindset when it comes to filmmaking and business. We need to get clear on a few essential distinctions that will enable you to navigate your filmmaking and…
Becoming Outcome Independent In Your Filmmaking And Business
One of the best things you can do for your filmmaking or video business is to become outcome-independent. When you do this, you get out of your head – you stop thinking and start doing. Without further ado, let’s get into it. Becoming Outcome Independent…
Filmmaking and The Law of Abundance
In my work with people’s business mindsets, there’s an issue that comes up more than pretty much any other. It’s something which can really get inside people’s heads and make them slip up when they could be celebrating success after success. That issue? Success neediness. Neediness…
