Summary
So you want to shoot a low budget feature film. You've heard everyone tell you how difficult it will be to raise the funds, secure talent, get through production and post, and most of all, how hard it will be to secure distribution and find a path to profitability.
We're here to tell you show you how to get it done!
Low budget filmmaking has changed drastically over the last few years. From finding investors to attaching talent to having your pick of distribution channels, the landscape looks markedly different than at any time before. And in many ways, these shifts have proven to be quite advantageous for filmmakers, screenwriters, producers and financiers - if you know where to look and how to navigate.
Here to show you the ropes on how to make your low budget feature film is veteran producer, director, screenwriter and actor, Zack Ward. You may remember him as Scut Farkus in A Christmas Story, but that was just the beginning. Zach has acted in over 100 films and been involved in dozens of others. Over his 3 decades in the industry, Zach experiences have allowed him to become an expert on the world of indie film. Over the last few years, Zach has produced 3 independent films and directed one more. His films Restoration and Ubiquity which he wrote, directed, acted in and produced are currently available on Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, Hulu, and for rental through Redbox. His film Restoration was made for only $75,000, was shot in 14 days - and - here's the kicker - was making money before he ever yelled "ACTION!"
How did Zach get it done? Well that's exactly what he's going to teach you in this extended webinar - almost 2 hours of information!
PRAISE FOR ZACK'S TEACHINGS:
"Zack was phenomenal. This was such rich information. He is the real deal." -Debra S.
"Best, most practically informative webinar I have taken on Stage 32. So good to have someone walk through the process giving so much valuable insights. Good to hear Zack talk about the importance of looking at a project from the business side. Thought this was most informative webinar yet. Zack was fantastic in detailing through various stages of film little things that had to be done." -Andy S.
"This was easily one of the most approachable How To sessions I've seen here. Advice given was rooted, did not include things only obtainable from within the system or resources that are unreasonable or unmanageable for starting/indie filmmakers." -Shane Wheeler
What You'll Learn
INDIE FILM GUIDELINES
- The 4 “P’s” – what every filmmaker needs to live by to make a successful indie film.
THE TRIANGLE & THE TRINITY
- The 3 “P’s” hold the production together
MONEY
- We will go over two different scenarios – 1) if you have the money and 2) if you don’t have the money.
SCRIPT
- We will go over two different scenarios – 1) if you have the script and 2) if you don’t have the script.
LEGAL
- We will go over the various roles involved with legal, and talk about LLCs, standards (or lack thereof) and how to protect yourself.
READY TO ROCK!
- We will go over all things prep - table reading, script rewrites, location scouting, hiring cast & crew and everything that goes along with this process.
HARD PREP TO PRODUCTION
- We will go over everything from production partner expectations, hiring decisions and I will offer TONS of advice on being on set – what you should do, how you should do it and who should be there. You’ll walk away armed with comprehensive knowledge to get it done. And, we’ll talk about everyone’s favorite part – THE WRAP!
POST
- Often overlooked, post is so important. We’ll go over your key crew during post and how to deliver a good film and how to close out the “business” part of your paperwork. We’ll talk about delivering your film to a distributor and your social media strategy.
DISTRIBUTION DEAL
- We will go over distribution deals and everything I’ve learned doing my films.
Q&A WITH ZACK
Who Should Attend
- Actors
- Writers
- Filmmakers
- Financiers
- Producers
- Everyone who is interested in making and being a part of a substantial and meaningful film.
Executive
Zack Ward is an actor, director, screenwriter and producer with 37 years in the industry. Launching his career with the role of Scut Farkus in the classic A Christmas Story, Zack's career spans the gamut of genres, from blockbusters like Transformers and Resident Evil: Apocalypse to edgy art films such as Trade and Oscar Winner Almost Famous to the slapstick action of Postal and the dark comedy cult hit Titus.
Zack continues using his years of experience behind the camera having written, produced and directed feature films. Don’t Blink released in September 2014, starring Brian Austin Green and Mena Suvari was Zack’s first production. In 2015 he wrote and produced two features, acting in both and directing one. Restoration was his feature directorial debut released May 2016. The second feature, Bethany, will be released September 2016.
Testimonials
"Zack was great and was enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge. Loved every second." -Jonah A.
"Zack was great and his info very helpful." -Maurice B.
"Zach was phenomenal. This was such rich information. He is the real deal." -Debra S.
"He has been very helpful to the point!" -Merve T.
"Best, most practically informative webinar I have taken on Stage 32. So good to have someone walk through the process giving so much valuable insights. Good to hear Zack talk about the importance of looking at a project from the business side. Thought this was most informative webinar yet. Zack was fantastic in detailing through various stages of film little things that had to be done." -Andy S.
"This was easily one of the most approachable How To sessions I've seen here. Advice given was rooted, did not include things only obtainable from within the system or resources that are unreasonable or unmanageable for starting/indie filmmakers." -Shane Wheeler
"Zack was fantastic. Honest, open, helpful, informative. Loved the content and Zack!" -Dave P.
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