10 Steps to Making Your Indie Film More Sustainable Without Spending Additional Money
Happy Earth Month! If you’ve considered a sustainable production before, but worry that it doesn’t fit your budget, we’re here to help. With the right tools, a little time and some strong communication, sustainable filmmaking can actually save you money. A PEACHy a Day Keeps Climate Change Away Sundance Collab is a member of the […]
Get to know Sundance Collab Advisor-in-Residence Jennie Lew Tugend
Jennie Lew Tugend is a Hollywood veteran with extensive experience in film and television development, production, financing, marketing, and distribution. A member of both the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and the Producers Guild of America, her credits include producing or co-producing the Lethal Weapon, Free Willy and HBO’s Tales from the […]
The Recipe to Creating a Feature Script That Audiences Can’t Get Enough Of
To write a film that attracts an audience, you must satisfy the reason that they watch films in the first place. In the words of Oscar-nominated screenwriter Robin Swicord (Little Women, Matilda) in her Master Class on Adapting a Screenplay From Source Material, “Our yearning for a tremendous release of emotion, for catharsis, is why […]
Simone Ling’s Four Tips for Navigating Labs, Grants and Resources in the Independent Film Space
1. Find the Right Lab or Grant for You There are dozens of labs and grants available to artists worldwide to help develop, pitch, rewrite, finalize or promote a film. Simone Ling, whose producing credits include Mosquita Y Mari, They and Love’s Kitchen, has worked as an Advisor for Sundance, a mentor and development instructor […]
Three Tips for Writers and Directors on How to Find Agents, Managers and Lawyers
To maintain a fulfilling career in the entertainment industry as a writer or director, you need to surround yourself with a team that supports your work and helps expose you to the most opportunities. If you’re trying to break in, how do you choose when to bring on a talent agent and a manager, and […]
How Filmmakers Create New Worlds with Music and Sound
How Filmmakers Create New Worlds With Music and Sound Music and sound design are two of the most powerful tools available to film directors. If you’re looking to enhance the story of your series or feature film with audio, you’ll need to work with a team that includes composers and sound designers. Fortunately, you won’t […]