Can Indie Film Really Turn A Profit?
The average budget of a Hollywood film is approximately 100 million dollars. And about 35 percent of that goes into marketing. With these incredible budgets — not to mention the professional crews, star actors, cutting-edge special effects, it’s no wonder... Read More →
5 Ways to Find Inspiration for your Art
Getting recognized as an artist, musician, filmmaker, etc. depends on many factors — not all of which have to do with your art itself. For example, self-promotion, likability, and a little bit of luck all go a long way! But... Read More →
5 Zany Songwriting Tips That Famous Musicians Actually Swear By
Success in the music industry depends in large part upon your songwriting talents. If you’re looking to improve, consider trying the following 5 tips! 1. Limit Yourself. Whether it is limiting the amount of instruments that you use in a... Read More →
How to Market Your Creative Work
One sad and highly preventable fact about creative work? Many of the most promising artists, filmmakers, musicians, and writers that have ever lived get passed over or completely ignored because they don’t know how to market themselves. The truth is... Read More →
2016 Was the Biggest Year For The Music Industry in Nearly a Decade Thanks to The World Wide Web
If you have attended a movie theatre at any point during the last decade or two, then you have probably heard the now-famous refrain “you wouldn’t download a car.“ These widely-shown commercials implore audiences to recognize that piracy means stealing... Read More →
6 Tips for Managing Intellectual Property Rights
Protecting physical assets is a relatively straightforward process that can be accomplished with safes, banks, security systems, etc. Protecting intellectual property, on the other hand, can be extremely challenging — especially in the digital age. Here are six tips that... Read More →
4 Tips for Making Real Money As A Creative
Making a reliable income while working creatively is the dream of many, but accomplishing this goal is easier dreamed than done — as many artists, musicians, and filmmakers have learned the hard way. That’s why we have compiled this useful... Read More →
5 Factors to Consider When Managing Intellectual Property Rights
Managing and selling any type of product can be difficult. But handling a non-physical product such as intellectual rights can be especially challenging. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of five important factors to consider when managing your intellectual property... Read More →
How Creatives Can Manage Their Work Like a Business
If you are like most writers, filmmakers, musicians, graphic designers, and other professional creatives, then you did not choose your line of work specifically because of the money that you can make. Of course, all of these careers can be... Read More →
How To Get More Attention As An Indie Filmmaker
If you are an indie filmmaker, you probably know that the hardest part of making an independent movie isn’t writing the script or making the film itself–it’s getting noticed and getting your film widely distributed. Luckily, with the age of... Read More →