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Steve Stockman In Video Marketing, Teaching and Training, Feature Film, Television, For Pros, Your Questions Answered

Get Serious to Attract Actors

I have an idea for a short film. I have a camera, I have a story, and I have a job, so filming and money aren’t a problem. My problem is that I have no idea where to find a cast that can make the film what I want it to be.

Any advice on where to find actual actors/actresses who will take my project seriously and listen to what I tell them?

–Jack

The way to get actors to take your project seriously is to present them with a serious project. That may seem simplistic, but it really isn’t.… Read the rest

Steve Stockman In Tips and Tricks, Feature Film, Television, Your Questions Answered

Dealing with Lousy Actors

I got your book for Christmas and I LOVE it !! :) I’m 15 years old and this coming summer I am gonna be shooting my first HUGE movie!! (I have made many movies before but never one so planned and big)

So I made a huge mistake: I told my best friend that all her cousins could be in the movie as actors!! Problem is some I have never even met and the ones I have met I have no clue if they can act!! So my question is what to do now? What if they can’t act?? I

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Steve Stockman In Tips and Tricks, Video Marketing, For Pros

Great Video on no Budget: It’s all in the Brains

Next time you get the question “how can we possibly do anything good with no budget?” pull out this video.

This is a well-shot video, don’t get me wrong. But it involves three characters, inexpensive production on what looks like a found warehouse set, and cheap effects– on purpose. For all we can know from looking at it, it was shot on an iPhone. What makes it a great, effective, and very funny video is the human brainpower that went into thinking about it ahead of time.

Great writing, a clear story and a great performance from the lead character. … Read the rest