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SIDELINE MOVIE MAKER GUIDE: OVERVIEW

12/2/2016

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A mentor of mine once said, “the best way to learn something in-depth is to teach it.”
Sideline Movie Maker Overview
We here at Sideline Pictures made our first feature film in 2016. We self-released to independent theaters and online.
The experience of producing our first feature film has taught us a massive amount about the process. Now it’s time to move onto movie number two. This time we’re going bigger and better; to do that I made this guide.
Originally the guide was for my own personal use to make sure I never missed a step learned during the first movie. A lot of these steps were things we didn’t do for our first movie, but maybe we should have.
Our mission is to find a balance between making movies on our own terms and making movies that can support a living as a creator.
Sideline Movie Maker will put a spotlight on every step we go through. Over time, the series will grow into a full guide that can help you make your own movies.
We love independent film and independent movies. If you use any of the advice on this blog, podcast, or videos please let us know! We’d love to hear from you and learn about what you’re working on.
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Here is a complete guide to the topics the Sideline Movie Maker Guide will cover:

Comprehensive Sideline Production Guide 
​F- Financing S- Script Development PP- PreProduction P- Production E- PostProduction M- Marketing D- Distribution

  1. S - Choosing Genre
  2. S - Test Loglines & Plots
  3. S - Steal Like A Great Artist
  4. S - Writing Fests w/ Deadlines
  5. F - Form LLC.
  6. F - EIN
  7. F - Bank Account
  8. F - Lawyer
  9. F - First Round Investors
  10. S - Blacklist Analysis
  11. S - Slated Script Analysis
  12. F - Slated Financial Analysis
  13. F - Biz & MRKTNG Plan
  14. F - Budget
  15. F - Escrow Account
  16. F - Investors
  17. F - Accountant
  18. PP - Script Breakdown
  19. PP - SAG Signatory
  20. PP - Payroll & Deposits
  21. PP - Insurance, Permits, ETC.
  22. PP - Hiring Crew w/ Experience
  23. PP - Casting (Casting Directors)
  24. PP - Deal Memos
  25. PP - Rehearsals
  26. PP - Scheduling
  27. PP - Donations & Sponsorships
  28. PP - Locations Scouting
  29. PP - Equipment Rental
  30. PP - Prop & Wardrobe Collection
  31. PP - Prop, Wrdrbe, SFX Fabrication
  32. PP - Lodging Planning
  33. PP - Catering Planning
  34. PP - Transportation Planning
  35. M - Website
  36. M - Google Analytics
  37. M - Email List(s)
  38. M - Blogging
  39. M - Guest Blogging
  40. M - Social Media
  41. M - Press Releases
  42. M - Local Papers
  43. E - Music Composition
  44. P - Payroll Management
  45. P - Contracts & Taxes​
  46. P - Union Production
  47. P - SAG Production
  48. P - Call Sheets
  49. M - On Set Photos
  50. M - BTS Video
  51. P - Communication
  52. P - Equipment (Management)
  53. P - Audio Considerations
  54. P - Lighting Considerations
  55. P - Production Design
  56. P - Actors (Directors)
  57. M - Interview Videos
  58. P - Wrap Party!
  59. E - Organization, Sound Sync
  60. E - Editing (Rough to Picture Lock)
  61. M - Influencers (Cold to Hot)
  62. E - Feedback & Implementing
  63. D - Family & Friends Screenings
  64. M - Screen Captures
  65. M - Design Elements
  66. E - Color Correction
  67. E - Sound Design
  68. E - Visual Effects
  69. E - Color Grading
  70. E - Music Licensing
  71. E - Trailer & Video Promo Elements
  72. E - Closed Captions
  73. D - Private Online Screeners
  74. D - Sales Agents & Reps
  75. M - Marketing Companies
  76. D - Film Festivals
  77. M - Reviews
  78. D - Deals & Distribution (Collection Account)
  79. D - On Demand Screenings
  80. M - Radio & Podcasts
  81. D - Physical Merchandise
  82. D - Order Fulfillment
  83. D - Cable & Other On Demand
  84. D - Online Video on Demand
  85. M - Paid Ads
  86. D - Educational Speaking
  87. D - Streaming Distribution

As new videos, articles, and podcasts are made covering each of these topics, this list will be populated with links that can serve as your directory for filmmaking topics.
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