by O.Z. Ozmen | Nov 12, 2020 | Budgeting
You’ve written a script (or found one that you love) and you want to bring it to life on the big screen. It may feel like there is no way your movie will get made if you aren’t backed by a major studio, but people are making independent movies every day. Over 14,000... 
by O.Z. Ozmen | Nov 9, 2020 | General
Time costs money, especially when working in film production. Shoots can range from a fast-paced one hour, to sitting around twiddling your thumbs in the next. However, it does not take much effort on the part of the cast and crew to maximize time and efficiency on... 
by O.Z. Ozmen | Oct 22, 2020 | Checklists, General
Word insurance comes from the old French word from enseurance (translated to assurance), which means to make things “safe” and “secure”. The term has been used in business since 1650 for “security against loss or death in exchange for payment”. As a producer,... 
by O.Z. Ozmen | Oct 16, 2020 | Budgeting
No one wants to be the person responsible for butchering artistic vision. It would be great to be the one on set that gives everyone what they want and keep everyone happy. But in an industry like film, it is rarely possible. From small indie movies to Hollywood... 
by O.Z. Ozmen | Sep 22, 2020 | Budgeting, General
Producing a film is no easy task. There are a lot of factors to worry about, especially when it comes to not going over the budget. Without good insurance, your film’s budget may go into the red if something goes wrong. While it may not seem as exciting as... 
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