Nifty Robot Filmmaking and Screenwriting Podcast

Pre-Production Tips Part 2 of 2

// April 28th, 2009 // No Comments » // filmmaking, podcast

Here is the second of a two part podcast on the topic of pre-production. This is basically some notes and tips we’ve gathered from our own production experiences. Below is a few of the topics we’ll cover over the two episodes.
Get organized as soon as possible.

Keep a calendar and develop a production schedule (OmniPlan)
Invest in a rolodex or group contacts together. Schedule meetings with your principal crew (Google Groups)
Keep a running to-do list (Evernote)

Delegate!

Assemble a good core of principal production people (i.e. DP, assistant director, PA’s)
Trust the people you delegate responsibility to. They’ll do your job if you let them.
Collaborate BEFORE production. Nothing halts production more than a director and DP who can’t decide on the best way to [...] Continue Reading…

How many screenplays does it take to get the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop?

// April 27th, 2009 // No Comments » // screenwriting

Ok so my headline is a little crazy but it doesn’t get you out of answering the question. My headline just like the classic commercial is asking the question how long is it going to take before we get to that wonderful middle section that everyone wants to get to.

How the hell does pertain to screenwriting your probably asking. Let me tell you. A lot of young screenwriters write one feature length script and decide it’s time to pursue a real film career. Wrong.

You probably are still a pretty bad writer after your first completed screenplay. Although I’ve talked about this before I think it’s important to mention that you should set goals for yourself to achieve BEFORE you [...] Continue Reading…

Pre-Production Tips Part 1 of 2

// April 27th, 2009 // No Comments » // filmmaking, podcast

Here is the first of a two part podcast on the topic of pre-production. This is basically some notes and tips we’ve gathered from our own production experiences. Below is a few of the topics we’ll cover over the two episodes.
Get organized as soon as possible.

Keep a calendar and develop a production schedule (OmniPlan)
Invest in a rolodex or group contacts together. Schedule meetings with your principal crew (Google Groups)
Keep a running to-do list (Evernote)

Delegate!

Assemble a good core of principal production people (i.e. DP, assistant director, PA’s)
Trust the people you delegate responsibility to. They’ll do your job if you let them.
Collaborate BEFORE production. Nothing halts production more than a director and DP who can’t decide on the best way to [...] Continue Reading…

Simple Tasks to Become a Great Screenwriter and Filmmaker

// April 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // filmmaking, screenwriting

In my last post I talked about how important practice is to screenwriting and filmmaking just like any other profession. Today I want to talk a bit about some of the goals and tasks I’ve put into place for myself to take those next steps to becoming a great screenwriter and filmmaker.

I wanted to set goals for myself that would push my creative limits while keeping me on the right track to creating simple yet compelling rock solid stories. In addition to that I know that the best way to get practice is by just doing it a shit load of times until I kick ass at it.

A quick side note. While writing this post I found my self [...] Continue Reading…

Working With A Writing Partner

// April 25th, 2009 // No Comments » // filmmaking, podcast, screenwriting

Ok everyone this is it, the first ever Nifty Robot Filmmaking and Screenwriting Podcast episode. And trust me it is a good one! In this first episode of our filmmaking and screenwriting podcast we spend half the time introducing ourselves and talking a bit about current projects we’re working on.

After we get past all that dribble we get on to the main topic, working with a writing partner. We discuss some of the methods and writing strategies that we are exploring as a new writing team.

We encourage you to leave us some comments below. Tell us how crappy we are. It’s cool we can take it. Seriously though we really want some audience participation here people, so get commenting!