Day: August 10, 2023

Film Festivals, indie film tips, short films

Unlocking the Money-Making Potential of Short Films: Strategies for Filmmakers

  Short films may not have the same earning potential as feature-length films, but that doesn’t mean filmmakers can’t monetize their work. Here are ten practical ways to earn money with your short films: 1. Film Festivals: Cash prizes, distribution deals, and exposure to industry professionals await filmmakers who submit their short films to festivals. Winning or being selected for prestigious festivals can open doors … Continue reading Unlocking the Money-Making Potential of Short Films: Strategies for Filmmakers

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How much money did studios save during the summer of strikes?

As Hollywood Struggles Amid WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes: Are Studios Saving Money? As the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes continue to rock Hollywood, the question arises: are studios benefiting financially from these disruptions? While they may boast about temporary savings, the cost of hindering creative flow could outweigh any advantages. It’s absurd that writers and actors must fight for fair compensation from the corporate overlords who … Continue reading How much money did studios save during the summer of strikes?

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SAG-AFTRA president shares what 86% of actors on strike are really paid in a year

THIS MORNING, HOLLOOD REMAINS ON HOLD. WRITERS AND STUDIOFAILING TO REACH AN AGREEMENT ON RESUMING NEGOTIATIONS. THE MEETING SOUGHT BY THE STUDIOS WAS SEEN AS A FIRST POTENTIAL SIGN OF A THAW BETWEEN THE TWO SIDES. AND THERE ARE NO TALKS PLANNED YET WITH S.A.G.AG-AFTRA, WHICH REPRESENTS 160,000 ACTORS. THEY WENT ON STRIKE LAST MONTH. THE ACTOR’S UNION HAS HISTORICALLY BEEN MORE WILLING TO NEGOTIATE. … Continue reading SAG-AFTRA president shares what 86% of actors on strike are really paid in a year

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Hollywood writers mark 100 days of strike

Hollywood Riders Strike marking 100 days after thousands of city workers joined them and actors on the picket lines yesterday. Will Reeve was in Los Angeles with the latest; the show’s already being affected and where negotiations stand now will, good morning. Good morning. Right now, La is a struck town. The unions that make the city go financially and operationally are demanding changes, and … Continue reading Hollywood writers mark 100 days of strike

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