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I’m Douglas Taurel. I’m an actor and a filmmaker. I want to share a few lessons that I think every first-time director should know and that will serve you really well on your first project. 00:12–1. READ & RESEARCH Read books and talk to other directors for Do’s and Don’ts. The two books I read: […]… Continue reading Here’s What You Should Know Before Making A Feature Film by Douglas Taurel of The American Soldier and Landing Home — FilmCourage.com

Film Courage: You’ve taught before? You’ve held classes? Jason Satterlund, Writer/Director: Yes. Film Courage: What is one of the most common questions that you’ve been asked by students? Jason: How to work with actors. That is what everyone wants to know because that is the hardest thing to do, how to work with actors. And […]… Continue reading How To Direct Actors by Jason Satterlund — FilmCourage.com

Hey independent filmmakers, have you ever considered adapting your screenplay into a novel? Here’s how to publish it. via Adapting An Indie Screenplay Into A Novel: Part 3 — YWAM FILM & ACTING AUSTRALIA Blog

This Tip Will Transform Your Cinematography Overnight by R.L. Scott via FilmCourage.com. via This Tip Will Transform Your Cinematography Overnight by R.L. Scott — FilmCourage.com

One of the most common questions we’re asked on a regular basis is “how do I become an actor without any experience?”. It seems like an impossible feat, every job ad I see asks for experience, yet I have none. So what can I do? Education Study, study, study… and read! Understanding the industry is […]… Continue reading A guide on how to become an actor with no experience — iFilmThings

Film Courage: Adam, how do you know this is what you’re meant to do, filmmaking? How do you know this is for you? Adam Davis, Writer/Director: That is…I think that’s a tough question but I also think I know how I can answer that. It’s the feeling that I get when I do it first […]… Continue reading How Do You Know You Are Meant To Be A Filmmaker? by Adam Davis — FilmCourage.com

BY Harmonie Chapman We’ve all heard a million times that reputation in the film industry is essential, but how much does set etiquette affect actors? It’s easy to think, “Well, I’m only with these people for a short time, so I don’t need to worry about how I interact with them”, but in reality, how […]… Continue reading Set Etiquette: Is It Really That Important? — YWAM FILM & ACTING AUSTRALIA Blog

Seven key tips to get your film finished. “No budget filmmaking” is a term we hear a lot. But is it possible? Nearly. Here we will share the top tips to produce a no budget film with (almost) Hollywood level quality… Hopefully. 1. Schedule the filming on the weekends. “But I want to have a […]… Continue reading No budget filmmaking: Seven key tips to get your film finished — iFilmThings