"How to Make a Hollywood Caliber Movie on a Budget of Next to Nothing" covers all aspects of the movie-making process in 30 entertaining, informative chapters. Chapters include:
Development
Writing the Script-Learn inside tips for creating effective characters, convincing environments and a compelling story. Interviews with director Jason J. Tomaric and co-writer, Bob Noll, shed a fascinating light on how they crafted the story for “Time and Again,” as well as potential pitfalls filmmakers can encounter when writing.
Pre-Production
General Introductions- Pre-Production is the process of preparing and assembling all the elements and personnel needed to produce a film. From assembling a cast and crew to finding locations and securing permits, the process of pre-production is a lot like designing the blueprints for a building. The better and more detailed the blueprint, the smoother the construction process.
Auditions- Learn to how to conduct an audition!. How do you promote it? Where should you hold it? And what do you do when a roomful of people show up? Learn valuable tips on how to audition actors, hold callbacks and make the final casting decisions! Casting director, Harold Hafner gives you the inside scoop on getting a talent agency to work with you and how to find the right person for the part.
Casting the Roles- You think you’re nervous conducting the audition? Learn what it’s like from the actor’s perspective! Actors Brian Ireland, Jennie Allen and Bob Darby talk about their experiences during the audition process for “Time and Again” and give incredible insight into the process.
Community Relations- You’ve heard about getting permits and permission to shoot on city streets, parks and other public areas before and it certainly seems intimidating! Chardon Mayor John Park and Police Chief Jim Brosious walk you through the process of working with the local government to help them GIVE YOU WHAT YOU WANT. Learn how to work with homeowners and merchants to get them excited about your project. See how the crew of “Time and Again” secured permission to shut down an entire town square, populate it with dozens of period cars, hundreds of extras and attracted hundreds of spectators for next to nothing.
Finding the Crew- You’re friends may be fun to hang around with, but do they know what to do on a movie set? This helpful segment shows you how to find an experienced production crew to work for you. Work with professionals and get professional results.
Getting Equipment- Equipment rental can be an expensive and intimidating process. What kind of cameras do you need? What about lighting? Where do you get production equipment from? Dale Linville walks you through his equipment rental warehouse to show you the essential filmmaking tools and how to negotiate with a rental house to get them for cheap, even free.
Locations- Learn about the locations used in “Time and Again” and how the crew managed to secure everything from a small town diner to a state prison… for FREE. Producers Adam Kadar and Jason J. Tomaric walk you through some of the shooting sites and explain how they got them.
Locations Scouting- You found a location you like, but is it “production friendly?” Gaffer Mara Evans and director Jason J. Tomaric walk you through the process of scouting a location, what to look for, and how to be prepared so your shoot day runs like clockwork. Follow Jason as he actually scouts the diner used in “Time and Again.”
Props & Wardrobe- Often mistakenly overlooked, learn how to use local resources to drum up incredible props and wardrobe for your film. Forget about raiding your closets at home, there’s a wealth of cool props and costumes out there. This chapter shows you how to find them.
