What is the working relationship between a director and script supervisor? And what DO those script supervisor notes mean? BMC Filmmaker Advancement Initiative Fellows, Monique Sorgen (Dir., “Sorry, Not Sorry” / Omeleto) and Caryn Ruby (Script Supervisor, “Along Came Wanda” / Amazon Prime) will discuss the director/script supervisor relationship. Find out what they learned from each other during their recent collaboration on the short film, “Random Check,” and share Caryn’s actual script...

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Why is it important for filmmakers to build an email list? What's the best way to get people to open your newsletter and actually read it? How to use email marketing to grow your career? Those questions and more will be answered during this informative session!   Presented by the BMC Wilmington, NC Chapter with filmmaker and NC Chapter Lead, Kate E. Hinshaw! Watch the video version of this episode with the slides on what Kate is talking about here. From August 9, 2022.  ** Guest: Kate E....

Join us in a riveting conversation between esteemed female cinematographers on their journeys through the industry to level up in their career and what advice they have to give on working with department heads, conflicts on and off set, the joys of why they love their job and so much more. Tune in to hear the wealth of knowledge that these women have to share!  Watch the video version here. From July 21, 2022. **  Keynote Speakers:   Michelle Lawler (Hulu's THE DROPOUT, Apple TV's THE...

Tune in for our first Atlanta Chapter City online event of the year! Find out what your first steps should be when you move to Atlanta, Georgia for filmmaking!   You decided to make the move to Atlanta to pursue the next chapter of your filmmaking career; now what? Find out everything you need to know about how to plan for success and hit the ground running once you get there from joining Atlanta focused Facebook filmmaking groups to going to networking events to reaching out to any of these...

Tune in to understand & ensure that you have all the contracts & paperwork you need to feel secure your project will be done correctly! What do you need to do, on the legal side, to make sure your film is ready for distribution? What do all those weird terms in the contracts for your film even mean? Entertainment attorney Chris Edgar will walk you through what you need to prepare before ever setting foot on set. From June 21, 2022.  ** Guest: Chris Edgar, Entertainment Attorney /...

Tune in for Microbudget Series Event: Pt.4 to learn the ins & outs of doing post on a low budget turning & it into a high quality film! So you made it through production, but you are out of money, now what? Our filmmakers will talk about tips and tricks to get it done on a low budget but look high quality. Grab a pen and paper to note down how you can better plan and incorporate your post production crew during your pre production process so you can save money in the long run. From...

Tune in for Micro budget Series Event: Pt.3! Learn all the tips & tricks on how to film your desired project efficiently & effectively. What are the most important things to consider to make a high quality film in a short time frame and on a limited budget? Our filmmakers have done it and will be sharing helpful insight. You don't want to miss this! From May 19th, 2022. ** Guests:   Emily Aguilar, Director (IG and TikTok: @themomentEM)  Jeannette Godoy, Director / Writer (IG:...

You wrote your script, and it can totally be done on a microbudget, now what? Well, you have to raise some money for the basics like food, gear, and crew. If you don’t want to go the traditional route then Crowdfunding is a very viable option and we are going to chat with a top crowdfunding expert and the clients she’s helped successfully fund their films on crowdfunding platforms. Tune in for a conversation on everything you need to know about crowdfunding, plus get the latest tips, tricks...

So you've decided you are going to shoot your first feature, or maybe you just want to shoot something that you can call your own beginning to end. However, you don't have a very big budget.  Blackmagic Collective & Raindance have teamed up to bring you the Micro-budget Filmmaking Series. Part one: Screenwriting for Micro-budget Films!   The first thing you must consider is the script. How do you write a script you can do on a micro-budget? What are the must do's and should do's? How do...

Our Wilmington, North Carolina chapter is coming to you with a fun panel featuring Southern women in indie film.  From the Eastern Carolina coast to the heart of Atlanta, women-identified and non-binary filmmakers have worked in the indie realm to bring southern grit to the big screen. Southern Women in Indie Film is a conversation between 5 filmmakers across the Southeast discussing their WILDLY SUCCESSFUL CROWDFUNDING campaigns, works in progress, and BUILDING COMMUNITY off the beaten...

What exactly is the Grip & Electric Crew? Who makes up the team, how does each role come in to play on a set, and how can you help your team help you? Tune in to get these questions and more answered with special guests Steve Mathis and Jason Andrew. From February 8, 2022. ** Filmmakers: Steve Mathis, Gaffer (Black Panther, Reservation Dogs, Moulin Rouge!)   Jason Andrew, Key Grip (Spider-man, Thor, X-Men: First Class) **  Hosts:  Jenn Page, Director / Producer John FK Parenteau,...

Markus Forderer, ASC, most recently the cinematographer Netflix’s Red Notice, joins us for a conversation on film craft. We’ll chat everything from communicating with the director to covering action scenes to choosing a visual style. From January 27, 2022. ** Filmmaker: Markus Forderer ASC, Cinematographer (MarkusForderer.com)   Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actor / Producer / Writer ** To learn more about Blackmagic Collective and everything...

Join us to check in with our film city chapter reps and tell their experiences of filming this year and what they hope for 2022!   It's been a strange two years as we've tried to figure out how to work in a pandemic, but filmmakers are back to work. We'll check in with filmmakers around the country to see how they have been pulling off productions in the time of Covid, and their hopes for the future. From November 24, 2021.  ** Filmmakers:   Maurice Moore “Mō”, Founder of Motivate...

It’s that time of year, where we all look to get just a little frightened. But as filmmakers, what are the tricks to scare your audience? Join us for a conversation with acclaimed horror filmmakers David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation) and Julian Terry (Don’t Peek) as we dissect (see what we did there?) what makes things scary! From October 28th, 2021 Want to see more? Check out Lights Out and Don’t Peek before the show! ** Guests: David F. Sandberg, Director / Writer  Julian Terry,...

Join us to find out all there is to know about composing for film and television! Stick around to get all your questions answered!   How does the process of scoring a film or TV episode work, from the moment the composer gets a cut of the video to the moment they send the final music files? What's the best way for a composer to work with a director to ensure a smooth and effective partnership? How do filmmakers and composers go about finding each other? These and other burning film and TV...

Join us to find out all there is to know about Foley & Sound Editing!    How do you achieve high-quality post-production sound despite being on a limited budget?  How collaborative is the process of shaping a film’s sound design, and what are the steps involved?  When is it appropriate to use library sound effects as opposed to custom-recorded ones?  In this panel, these and other questions will be answered by experienced post sound professionals.  From September 16, 2021. To learn more...

Join us to find out all there is to know about Short Film Distribution!   So, you made a short film, now what? Most filmmakers spend a hundred hours prepping, shooting, and editing their films only to just throw them up on YouTube and hope they get seen. There are so many more options at your disposal. Our panelists will give you ideas on how to not only get your film seen but use it as a way to get your next film made...and maybe even make some money along the way.  From August 26th,...

Join us to find out all there is to know about Virtual Production!  It seems like everybody is talking about Virtual Production these days. It sounds like a magic bullet at times, and with shows like “The Mandalorian” and “Loki” (just to name a few) embracing this technology to create fantastic images, it’s hard to disagree. But how do we as filmmakers really use this new technology to our advantage? When is it the right time to consider virtual, and when is it a waste of money? Is it even...

Producing away from set: achieving high quality production while keeping the number of people on set to a minimum.   The pandemic, and the cost of complying with on-set safety rules, have prompted many filmmakers to explore various strategies for remote production, from directing in another location all the way to remotely operating cameras and lights.  In this panel, we’ll talk to filmmakers experienced in remote film and video production about the strategies and gear they use to achieve...

Join us to find out all there is to know about cameras, equipment, settings and more! We answered a lot of questions so grab a pen and paper to jot down notes. You bought a camera, you are ready to make something awesome, but you are a bit intimidated by settings and lenses and all that goes with it. Or maybe you don’t even know which camera to buy for your needs. Or maybe you are great with the camera but you want to take your skills further or even get experimental. Join us for an ask me...

Join us with Carole Kirschner as she conducts mock interviews with select fellows from our Career Advancement Diversity Initiatives!   Any director or writer trying to break into television is painfully aware that one of the only ways to get in is through studio diversity programs. You spend hours (if not days) crafting the perfect application responses and most of the time you never even get the call. When you do get the call for an interview it's like winning the lottery, so you better be...

Tune in to witness a battle between our five filmmaking city chapters where they will tell us the ins and outs of their location!   What is the best city to shoot in? Which are the worst? Join us for a fun and informative discussion with panelists from Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Austin and New England as they share their filming experience and knowledge for their areas and others as well! Learn about locations, permits, incentives, as well as how to find cast and crew, and ask about...

Join us to learn how gaming streamers make a career and provide the knowledge on what you need in order to achieve high-quality streams!  The rise of Twitch, which has more than 140 million users per month, and similar streaming services, has made one thing very clear: people like to watch other people play games live, and interact with them while they do it. This is not only true for video games, but also for other types of games, such as role-playing and board games. How do gaming...