Comprehensive List on Exactly “How do I get funding as an indie filmmaker in...
So you’re an indie filmmaker in Toronto, and you keep wondering “How the hell do I get some f*cking money for my movie?” Well you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to show you all the places you...
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So you’ve exhausted the list of all of the organizations you can get funding from, and you even signed up to get my Step by Step PDF on how to get funding… But you’re still hungry for more? Good. I...
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Confessions of a Struggling Actor: Goal Time (Day 0)
As we talked about, this week we’re going to follow a struggling actor and have them keep an anonymous diary, every day, with complete and brutal honesty about what it’s like to be a struggling actor...
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Every Film Festival in Toronto: all 35 of them
Yes, there are more festivals in Toronto than just TIFF and Hot Docs. By the way, did you know that there are two “TIFF”s? One is the TIFF everyone knows, and the other is the “Toronto Independent Film...
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Raindance Workshops, Tips, and How to Feed Your Crew for Free [podcast]
In this episode of Getting Your Movies Made and Seen we talk to Jaimy Warner of Raindance. We cover everything from the workshops they offer, to how to feed your crew for free. We also have an...
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Confessions of a Struggling Actor [Diary]
So last week one of you volunteered to keep anonymous diary, and the first step was to talk about your goals. The second step is to just record your progress, day-by-day, win-by-win and of course...
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Every Film Networking Event in Toronto under $10
NOTE: If you would like your event listed below, email outreach@indiefilmTO.com with the subject “Networking Events.” Getting a crew to work with you for free is tough. It’s like going to hooker on...
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How to get your crew to work for free: The Definitive Guide
The Definitive Guide Before you flip out and are like “WTF, NO. YOU should ALWAYS pay your crew. Even if you’re broke! Even if it’s your first short!”, read the whole thing. The addendum at the bottom...
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Everything you need to know to film legally in Toronto
Laws for filming in Toronto I should preface this article by stating (and this should be obvious) that this is not legal advice to what you should or shouldn’t do. This is merely an attempt to collect...
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Top 7 Mistakes You Make On Your First Feature
Top 7 Mistakes You Make on Your First Feature Waiting. You wait too. Make it now. You need money? No you (probably) don’t. What are you waiting for? You can make the time if you want it bad enough....
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How To Get Funding (updated 2016 Guide)
So you’re an indie filmmaker in Toronto, and you keep wondering “How the hell do I get some f*cking money for my movie?” Well you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to show you all the places you...
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Every Film Networking Event in Toronto (for under $10) – 2016 Edition
NOTE: If you would like your event listed below, email outreach@indiefilmTO.com with the subject “Networking Events” Getting a crew to work with you is tough. It’s like going to hooker on Yonge street,...
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Finishing What You Start: A Struggling Filmmaker’s Story
I just wanted to lay in traffic and wait for a car to run me over. It supposed to be a simple dinner scene with four actors and a handful of crew in Vaughan. Someone didn’t know their lines even though...
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The Definitive Guide to Kickstarter
Let me tell you story. My friend was trying to raise money for a charity, their goal was $10,000 and they weren’t even close. The passersby just passed right by, not even thinking twice about...
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Every Single Film Festival in Toronto (2016): All 40+ Of Them!
Yes, there are more festivals in Toronto than just TIFF and Hot Docs. By the way, did you know that there are two “TIFF”s? One is the TIFF everyone knows, and the other is the “Toronto Independent...
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Top Film Resources for Indies in Toronto
I’m always afraid every time I start something new. I need coffee. Coffee will help me start. Maybe a muffin. Banana nut. Mmmm.. I’m paraphrasing from Adaptation but it’s true. We create all these...
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What’s Going On (May 1st – May 7th)
There are many nights where I’m bored and I find myself thinking “what’s going on around the city?” As an indie filmmaker, it can be frustrating which is why we’ve taken out the leg work for you by...
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Step By Step Guide To Being A Successful Indie Filmmaker (with specific...
“The cavalry is not coming.” This is a phrase I‘ve heard repeated over and over again and throughout this article so will you. The reason it’s important is because we’ve all heard the tales of the...
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How to get your crew to work for free: The Definitive Guide
The Definitive Guide Before you flip out and are like “WTF, NO. YOU should ALWAYS pay your crew. Even if you’re broke! Even if it’s your first short!”, read the whole thing. The addendum at the bottom...
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Step By Step Guide To Being A Successful Indie Filmmaker (with specific...
“The cavalry is not coming.” This is a phrase I‘ve heard repeated over and over again and throughout this article so will you. The reason it’s important is because we’ve all heard the tales of the...
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