As a viewer, I love Christmas movies! But as a producer and financier, receiving Christmas-themed scripts is tough. Here's why...

Many producers think their job is just developing scripts and hanging out with actors. But producers need to be responsible for much more...

Every project starts with a great story. But creating a film or TV show that can be brought to life involves much more than just that.

Many filmmakers struggle to understand how their work gets in front of audiences once it’s been shot. The answer lies in the distribution!

It is so important for filmmakers to understand the business that they are trying to break into. But too many are shooting in the dark!

Screenwriters must be aware of the filmmaking process. It affects every decision they make long before and after they write their script.

A tax incentive can be one of the greatest sources of cash for a production and can basically mean free money for your next film or TV show.

Whether it's big-budget studio fare or a low-budget indie film, tax incentives could be the key to getting YOUR next project financed!

Aspiring filmmakers must understand the journey their idea takes from their head to the screen, and all the important steps along the way.

Chloé Zhao’s story is an inspiration to every independent filmmaker, graduating from short films and low-budget features to Oscar success!

One of the questions that seems to be dividing the filmmaking community is whether you should be writing scripts about the coronavirus!

The purchase of "CODA" by Apple Studios at Sundance was great news for many reasons, and a classic example of independent film financing!

Understanding the glamor of the film industry is something that all filmmakers should use when appealing to investors.

I’ve seen many emerging filmmakers spend time on social media discussing the recent Warner Bros/HBO Max deal and how it will affect them.

Many have claimed that the recent Warner Bros/HBO Max deal signals "the death of cinema". But can streaming replace the cinema experience?

Everybody is buzzing with the news that Warner Bros will be releasing its 2021 slate day-and-date on HBO Max. But what's behind the deal?

Sales estimates are an extremely important document that can be crucial to the packaging, budgeting, financing and distribution of a project

A basic knowledge of distribution and how the industry works can protect writers, and help them to choose the right people to work with.

Understanding distribution means you understand what audiences want. It informs the choices you make and the stories you choose to tell.

However great your script may be, if you’re not creating something that audiences want to see, all your hard work may be in vain.