There's always an excuse not to make something. Whether it comes from the production company or an executive, people love to pass on a project because it takes real skill and courage to get things going. But when you get that green light or self-fund, what's coming down the bend, then there are always two more things that hold every filmmaker back. Today, we're going to unpack those topics and offer some solutions to help you out. Let's dive in.What's Holding You Back? I love videos from In Depth Cine because I feel like they have a great perspective on what it takes to make a movie and sustain a career. This video discusses two things every filmmaker wants more of in order to improve their lot in life. Time and Money Like it or not, every project you work on will always feel like it's short on time and money. Even if you have a ton of cash, you'll always be limited by shoot days, and even if you have a lot of days, you'll always be limited by the amount you can spend. Time and money are the inevitable barriers that every project carries with it. No matter who produces it, every filmmaker will have to plan around these two things, and shift focus on each when they have to either shoot more scenes or they're running over a meal penalty. Let's dig into them. Battling the ClockTime is relentless. Limited shooting schedules can mean compromising on the number...
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