7 Writing Decisions That Make Your Film Cheaper (and Better)

Are you writing scripts that you can't afford to make? In this video, I’m sharing 7 KEY WRITING DECISIONS you can make BEFORE you touch a camera to keep your production costs low without making your film feel cheap. We’ve all been there: you write a script you're really excited about only to realize it requires a $5k budget you don't have. I've done this more times than I can count - so this year, I've set myself a goal of making a high-quality short film that I can actually afford to make. I'll share my insights along the way! Key Filmmaking Lessons from the video: 00:00 - Why your scripts are too expensive 00:36 - Write for free locations 01:26 - Keep the cast small 02:01 - Write for a Skeleton Crew 04:23 - Avoid expensive gear traps 05:37 - Avoid Visual Effects 06:18 - Skip action scenes 06:48 - The danger of Period Pieces and Sci-Fi 7:39 - Conclusion 07:55 - My $79 pro sound secret Gear Mentioned:    • How I Got Pro Audio Without a Sound Guy (D...   SUBSCRIBE for more beginner-friendly filmmaking tips! #Filmmaking #ShortFilm #Screenwriting #BudgetFilmmaking #MaximilienBlanc #IndieFilmTips