IFH 243: How to Make SERIOUS Money as a Filmmaker

How to Make Money as a FilmmakerI always get asked,"How to make money as a filmmaker or can you make money as a filmmaker?"The short answer is yes, of course, you can but will it be easy, HELL NO! What's a filmmaker to do? I've been able to develop an over 20-year career making money as a filmmaker. So if I can do it you can too. In this podcast episode, I go into details on all the money making ideas filmmakers can do to make money. I give examples, tell stories and show you how I and other filmmakers make money today. Here are a few things I go over in the episode.Film Crew WorkProduction AssistantDepartment PAProduction Office PAGeneral CrewFilm Office WorkI go over the details of my film office job and what amazing things happen because of itYou meet and network with industry peopleFilm Production CompanyI discuss my first job at a production company and how it launched my careerThe value of interningHow you can leverage this job into a profitable freelance careerSkilled FreelancerLearn a skill (Editing, Camera, Props, Grip. etc)Find a skill and brand yourselfBuilding Your own production CompanyBecome a “Predator: Producer - Director - EditorYou and a camera, some lights and editing gear and you are now a production companyClients:Corporate Jobs (Not fun but they pay)Duplass Brothers StoryMusic Videos (creative but little cash)Create a web commercial for a local company for FREE at first, if you are just starting outBuild your showreel and gain experienceWeddings or Event FilmingStock Footage CreationAmazing Side HustlePassive Revenue StreamsBorrow a camera or buy a camera and shoot on your downtimeFind unique locations around where you liveB-Roll and RAW footage from old project sitting on a hard driveBlackBox – Make Passive Income From Your FootageOnline Content CreatorVery creativeFind an audience and serve the audienceIt's a long gameDo it on the side hustle at firstYou WILL NOT GET RICH but it’ll help build your brand and show your skillsDon’t write off doing FREE ProjectsI'll tell you my Snoop Dogg StoryEnjoy and I hope it helps you make some cheddar!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.