![]() ![]() In my world, organization is the key to any success. Otherwise, you manually would be entering all the information for each scene/sheet and have to type in all of the elements in their prospective categories, and then there are multiple clicks to add them onto each sheet/scene - yikes, right? Tagger will automatically create all of your sheets in Movie Magic Scheduling - and bring over all of the elements you tagged - so you don’t have to manually create each sheet for every scene in your script. By using Tagger you only have to highlight and label all the different elements once in Final Draft. I like to use Tagger in Final Draft and then import the script into Movie Magic Scheduling - it saves a lot of time.įor those not familiar with Movie Magic, each scene has its own sheet. We created a story we knew we would be able to achieve.Ģ. We achieved this by limiting the locations needed for filming, to minimize outside contact keeping it a character-driven piece with few characters and using a skeleton crew. My husband and co-owner of Two 9 Productions, Shannon Brown, wanted to produce a film during COVID, so we came up with the concept of “For Hannah.” Not only did the project need to come in under $100K, but we also had to keep everyone’s safety in mind due to the pandemic. How can you streamline the script without losing the story that you need to tell? You have to be realistic and stay within the lines of what you can actually pull off. Too many times I have been approached to line produce for an indie film that has action-packed sequences, iconic locations, and/or other elements they simply cannot afford. Begin planning in development writing and producing with what you know you have access to is key. ![]() I’m not reinventing the wheel - I encourage the writer and/or director to add elements we already have access to that are either discounted or free.Īs a line producer, my goal is to always come in under budget. One of the main things I do is reverse engineer. Here’s what I learned from the experience and tips for making movies on a small budget:ġ. In fact, I recently made the feature film “For Hannah” for $100K. ![]() Many times, I take the role of producer in addition to line producing to help minimize costs. Like many in the indie world, I wear multiple hats when needed. Bringing an experienced line producer onto the project also helps they are responsible for drafting and managing the production’s budget throughout the entire process, from development through post-production. That doesn’t mean I don’t stick to my deadlines, but that I should take the time to do things right each step of the way. On the first feature I produced, I was told by the director, “There are three options - good, fast, or cheap - but you can only pick two.” As an independent filmmaker without the luxury of unlimited resources, I pick good and cheap every time. Making an independent film successful is not easy - the key is arming yourself with proper planning. ![]()
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