Q&A: Passion Vs. Business
Today’s question comes from Arizona. Michael is asking how do I keep my passion as a filmmaker when I have to learn to be a business man in order to make a good living? I rather want to focus on my...
View ArticleEF006: How To Distribute Your Film Successfully Using Ninja Distribution...
Are you making a film right now? Or did you already produce one? Did you get it distributed or does it still hang out on the shelves and collect dust? This can be a super frustrating situation: You...
View ArticleEF007: How To Get Profitable Clients With “Super-Niching” [Podcast]
Since I started EntreFilmmaker a few months ago, so many filmmakers and video pros write me over and over again how they are either frantically looking for work, or are simply out of business. They say...
View ArticleSHORTS: How To Get Your Wasted Time Back With The Click of a Button
Do you you have goals? Are you an over achiever? Are you working overtime on your career? One of my biggest challenges is not having enough time for all the things that I want to do. I have a family...
View ArticleQ&A: How To Change Your Filmmaking Style Without Losing Your Clients
Today’s question comes from Anna Newman. She asks: How do you bring your old audience to your new work? I have this audience that I have established with past films and now I’m doing “new” films and I...
View ArticleSHORTS: Crew & Team Member Manifesto
This is my first Manifesto. I hate the idea of a manifesto, but I was really forced to do one. You know why? Because of my team members. Have you ever had the experience that you hired a guy, lets say...
View ArticleEF008: How To Become a Commercial Film Director From Scratch [Podcast]
You know I’m a big proponent of just starting, starting from scratch, from nothing. I hear often voices saying that this is bogus and that you have to get some education whether through film school or...
View ArticleUnbiased Gear Review: DJI Ronin M
You know, the holy grail of shooting professionally in general is to create footage that is stunningly lit and the camera movements are smooth and innovative. In the past you had to use gliders,...
View ArticleIn-Depth Review: Sony a7Rii vs. a7S vs Canon 5D Markiii
We are heavily dependent on our film and photographic gear, right? Having the best camera available is very crucial to our success as filmmakers and video pros. The one thing I have been quite upset...
View ArticleEF009: How To Release Your First Feature Film In Theaters [Podcast]
Has it been your dream to have one of your films being distributed in theaters? This can be a grueling process. You start planning your film, then you produce it and then there’s no assurance that your...
View ArticleIn Depth Review: Sony a7Sii
A few months ago I switched my entire camera system from Canon to Sony. I used to shoot on a Canon 5D Mark III and had a lot of Canon L lenses. But then slowly, surely, my Canon glass was falling...
View ArticleSHORTS: How To Price Yourself Right & Not Lose $1000 Every Time
Have you ever asked yourself how to price yourself right? Do you feel that you should get paid better for the amazing work you do? Does talking with your clients about budgets and money makes you feel...
View ArticleHow to Create A Killer Client Presentation
We, as film and video producers, have to show potential clients what we and our work is all about, right? That way they will know what we have to offer. There are many ways to present ourselves:...
View ArticleHow To Save $ Thousands When Traveling Internationally For A Shoot
I travel about five times a year to foreign countries for my film projects. And as a filmmaker I always want to bring my own gear that I’m so accustomed to. The problem is, if you travel...
View ArticleHow To Use 6-Figure Body Language
We as filmmakers and video pros have to hustle a lot in order to get great projects. And, great projects usually cost a lot of money. Whether you are going out to raise funds or you have to convince...
View ArticleHow To Get An Unlimited Return Policy For Your Film & Photo Equipment
You and I are probably one way or another equipment nerds, right? We search for the greatest and best video and film equipment gear. Spend hours to first find the right camera, lens, hard drive and...
View Article How To Always Get Free Return Shipping For Your Video & Film Gear
We film folk order a lot of gear, am I right? Our business is directly dependent on the right video equipment purchases. In my last episode I shared with you how you can get an unlimited return policy...
View ArticleWhy FCPX Slays and Adobe Premiere Stinks
Got an email from a former colleague considering switching from Premiere to FCP: Hi Shmuley, Do you have few minutes to schmooze on your thoughts/experiences about switching from Premiere to FCP? When...
View ArticleHow To Sell Your Used Video & Photo Gear Profitably
As you know from my most recent posts and emails, I’ve been buying a bunch of new equipment lately. When I purchase new equipment, a good rule of thumb is to get rid of an older piece we no longer...
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