A very candid article on independent filmmaking

Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 7:05 am

I have to thank my friend, filmmaker Jeff Palmer, for the heads-up on this one - a very candid article from the New York Times on the reality of independent filmmaking (i.e. most of the time for a indie filmmaker, if you really want to get your film made, you’re going to have to use a lot of your own cash). The story focuses on ‘White Irish Drinkers’, the upcoming film by John Gray. Click here to read the article.

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Bill Millios

Hi Jerry, I thought the same thing when I read that quote. A 'track record' probably helps in financing as well as lending some degree of 'quality control' throughout the stages of a film's production. And having 'connections' will certainly help in putting together some notable names in a cast, securing financing and generating interest in subsequent screenings. But then again, there's a lot to be said for that rookie filmmaker with no connections or track record and who's recklessly pushing forward, lots of cool films have been made that way too...

Jerry A. Smith

This quote from the artilce sums it up:

"The moral of the story: If you’re going to make an independent film, it helps to have connections and a track record."

A very candid article on independent filmmaking

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