Tips & Hints
- If you are a student, Quiet on the Set may be an exceptional way to fulfill select class requirements. If you are an educator (or would like us to contact one on your behalf), the competition may make for an entertaining and instructive classroom assignment. We are eager to faciliate these opportunities.
- Download notes from the free filmmaking workshops hosted earlier in the year by your local library. The workshops were led by Christopher Mick of 355 Productions. Introductory workshop & Advanced workshop.
- Share your film with others and get their feedback before submitting your work by July 21st.
- Contact IFP Minnesota for additional filmmaking workshops as well as editing resources and reasonable equipment rental rates.
- North Metro TV offers equipment rental as well as other filmmaking resources.
- Examples of different size/layout storyboards can be found here: version 1 and version 2.
- Dependent Films provides a variety of resources for independent filmmakers.
- Need help finding music for your film? Check out www.royaltyfreemusic.com.
- www.cinematography.com is a great site with message boards and forums on lighting, production, cameras, advice, and just about everything else.
- http://mnfilmtv.org: The Minnesota Film and Television Board website provides permits, production guides, etc.
- Cinema Lounge, a free event showcasing locally made short films, is held the third Wednesday of every month at the Bryant Lake Bowl.
Resource suggestions provided by 355 Productions.
