No Budget Filmmaking: Create Your Movie with Zero Budget
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Welcome to the captivating world of Zero Budget Filmmaking! This 4 hour course is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of crafting remarkable films without spending a dime. We believe that there’s never been a better time to tell your stories without breaking the bank. The instructor is award winning filmmaker Josef Cauchi M.A. (Melit.). and the course is aimed for up-and-coming filmmakers.
Throughout this comprehensive journey, you’ll discover the secrets of turning constraints into catalysts for cinematic magic. We firmly believe that passion and innovation, rather than hefty budgets, are the keys to creating powerful and engaging films.
From concept to completion, you’ll learn essential skills in storytelling, scriptwriting, storyboarding, casting, shooting, and editing with limited resources. Gain insights from a seasoned filmmaker who has successfully navigated the challenges of no-budget productions. We will also cover topics such as free software, submitting to film festivals, and analyzing movies.
But that’s not all! This course goes beyond theoretical knowledge. We will collaborate on a real short film project and experience the thrill of putting theory into practice, creating captivating films without breaking the bank. The final short film is included as part of the course videos.
By the course’s end, you’ll be equipped with a diverse toolkit of creative solutions, enabling you to tell compelling stories that resonate with audiences worldwide. Join us now and unleash your filmmaking potential with a budget of ZERO
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IntroductionYou will learn:
What the course is all about.
The minimum resources you need to make a short film.
More about the instructor.
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What are Movies?
You will learn:
What are movies all about? Every genre produces different feelings in the audience.
Which genre should you pick?
The first step in your filmmaking journey.
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Scene Analysis - The Matrix
You will learn:
To analyze movie scenes and keep an eye for framing and the filmmakers framed their story.
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Pros and Cons of Zero Budget Filmmaking
You will learn:
There are limitations to what you can do with a budget of zero
There are big advantages when working with no budget - flexibility, control, etc..
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5
Storytelling!
You will learn:
Story vs Plot
The 3 Acts of Storytelling
The Climax of a Movie
Be less wordy in your scripts
Short Film vs Feature Film
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Scriptwriting - Part 1 - Before We Begin
You will learn:
What is a script? Why do we need it?
Before start typing, understand your limitations and your available resources.
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Scriptwriting - Part 2 - Screenplay Format - The Power of The Dog
You will learn:
How to format a script / screenplay
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Scriptwriting - Part 3 - Planning the Script
You will learn:
Understand what story you are trying to tell. Some questions to ask before starting typing away your script.
How to make plot points.
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Scriptwriting - Part 4 - Writing The Script - First Draft in 30 minutes!
You will learn:
How to create a short film script draft.
We will create one for our short film "Wash Away" in just 30 minutes!
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Storyboards - Part 1
You will learn:
What are storyboards.
Why is it important to do them.
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Storyboards - Part 2
You will learn:
An example of storyboards - in our case we will go through the storyboards for the first scene of our short film "Wash Away"
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12
Cast!
You will learn:
Bad acting can ruin a film - make the right cast choices!
Casting calls - Auditions - Self Tapes
Be enthusiastic - make sure your passion reaches out to the non-paid actors.
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Crew!
You will learn:
Working on your own vs collaborating
The different filmmaking roles - what can you do yourself and what you need to delegate.
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Locations!
You will learn:
The things to keep in mind when looking for a free location.
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Editing
You will learn:
Editing choices for our short film "Wash Away"
The basics of DaVinci Resolve
Free websites to use for music and sound effects.
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Wash Away!
Here it is! Our short film "Wash Away"! We brainstormed this. We wrote this. We storyboarded this. We filmed this. We edited it. And now here it is!
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Film Festivals
You will learn:
How to submit your short film to film festivals in 10 minutes.
