Jeff Lanctot

Lots of things can go wrong during the production of an indie film, but by avoiding these common 'landmines,' an independent filmmaker can tip the odds in their favor.

Jul 17, 2009 - Jeff Lanctot

Unless an indie filmmaker plans on financing their movie themselves, eventually they will need the help of film business pros to help them find investors for their film.

Jul 4, 2009 - Jeff Lanctot

Traditional distribution isn't the only way to get your independent movie seen. The indie film marketing world is growing every day, and your indie film can take part!

Jun 25, 2009 - Jeff Lanctot

Hollywood is in the film marketing business. This article will explore traditional distribution methods and will give you the knowledge you need to get your movie seen.

Jun 24, 2009 - Jeff Lanctot

Storyboards can help to quickly convey what a director wants a scene to look like. You don't need to be a sketch artist in order to get your point across!

Jun 15, 2009 - Jeff Lanctot

A story is only as strong as the main characters in the story. If your characters can't hold an audiences attention, then you may need to understand their roles better.

Jun 4, 2009 - Jeff Lanctot

Writing is about merging art with craft. Learning about the 3-act structure that most movies are based on is the first step to mastering the craft of screenwriting.

Jun 1, 2009 - Jeff Lanctot

These simple techniques will help your video to look more like film, cutting down on the amount of work you'll need to do in post-production.

May 30, 2009 - Jeff Lanctot

Having a basic understanding of Color Balance can help you shoot higher quality video and make it much easier to adjust the footage you've shot in Post-Production.

May 27, 2009 - Jeff Lanctot