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Guerrilla Filmmaking: Learn How to Make a Short Film

Name: Guerrilla Filmmaking: Learn How to Make a Short Film
Rating: 3.8 (89 reviews)

Real World Video & Film School. Learn how to make & market your short film & video production from filmmaking pros!

Created byIFH Courses

Last updated 7/2018

English

What you'll learn

You'll be taken through all stages of making a film. Pre-Production, Production, Post Production and Marketing
You get an insiders look on how industry professionals put together award winning indie films on a budget
You'll understand how I marketed these films and played in over 600 film festivals

Course content

9 sections • 62 lectures • 7h 35m total length

Thanks for joining me.1:00

Finding Your Shot in Rehearsal9:23
Director Alex Ferrari shows you how you can discover awesome shots and angles while you are still rehearsing with your actors.
How to Get Bad Ass Prop Guns3:00
We breakdown how to get bad ass prop guns for your next indie action film. From where to buy them to how to get them for FREE!
Rehearsing with Actors3:42
How Not to Get Shot on Set2:43
Technical Advisor Tony Gomez shows your what his job is on set.
Creating the Look of Your Film4:13
Alex Ferrari goes over how he and his team created the unique look and world of Red Princess Blues.
Costume Design: Creating the Look of Your Characters4:26
Costume Designer Ken Robkin breaks down the unique looks of all the characters of BROKEN.
Concept Art: Developing the World1:26
We breakdown the importance of concept art and how if can be used in promotion.
Casting an Indie Film6:22
We discuss how he casted for Red Princess Blues.
Storyboard Breakdown1:28
Here we show you how important storyboards are to an indie film. We compare the final film to the original storyboards.

Producing Your First Film7:29
Producer Jorge Rodriguez goes in-depth on how you produce a short or feature film with little money.
How to Shoot an Action Sequence9:35
Director Alex Ferrari go in depth on how he shoot the crazy shoot out sequence in BROKEN.
Blocking an Action Sequence1:32
How to Make Robert Rodriguez's Infamous Guacamole Gun2:16
Learn how to make Robert Rodriguez's Infamous Guacamole Gun.
Special FX Make-Up2:51
Breaking down BROKEN's Special FX Make-Up with Megan Graham
Art of Indie Cinematography6:12
Director of Photography Angel Barroeta discusses his process while shooting BROKEN.
Breaking Down the Fight1:26
We break down the carney bar fight, FUN!
Stunt School: Creating Crazy Stunts on the Cheap4:10
Stunt coordinator Jeff Caliente breaks down the complex stunts in RPB.
The Black Arts of Practical Effects1:44
Special effect artist Nick Blackwell shares with you the black arts of practical on set practical effects.
Designing the World - Production Design3:59
Production Design Carlos Osorio takes you through a journey on how he created the world of Red Princess Blues.
Fly on the Wall: Shooting BROKEN Behind the Scenes #111:56
Be a fly on the wall as we show you how we shot different scenes in BROKEN.
Fly on the Wall: Shooting BROKEN Behind the Scenes #211:26
Be a fly on the wall as we show you how we shot different scenes in BROKEN.

Breaking Down Visual Effects: 100 Crazy Shots5:20
VFX Team Dan Cregan and Sean Falcon break down some of the most complex visual effects in the film.
What is Color Correction?3:19
We discuss what is Color Correction and comparing different looks for BROKEN.
Title Sequence: Telling a Story with the Opening Credits3:08
Breaking down how we created BROKEN's bad ass title sequence with Alex Ferrari and Dan Cregan
Visual Effect in the Indie Film World18:12
Q & A on Visual Effect in the Indie Film World with Sean Falcon
World Building - Breaking Down RPB Visual Effects1:14
Dan Cregan breaks down the creepy visual effects of Red Princess Blues.

Breaking Down Marketing for BROKEN21:47
Breaking Down Marketing for Red Princess Blues12:44
CASE STUDY: In this never before released video, Alex Ferrari breakdown his marketing strategy for Red Princess Blues that got the film into over 150 film festivals and covered by over 100 international news outlets.
Breaking Down Marketing for CYN11:11
CASE STUDY: We breakdown the techniques used in marketing Cyn: A Twisted Tale and what worked and didn't work.
After the Short: Marketing a Short Film in a Digital World4:41
We break down the process for marketing BROKEN and how to get the word out on your project.
Creating an Event: Poster Design Gallery - BROKEN1:16
Even though BROKEN was a short film we had as many teaser posters as a major studio release. Check out the gallery.
Marketing Trailer: BROKEN1:06
Here's the teaser trailer for BROKEN. Study it and see how it was constructed.
Marketing Trailer: Red Princess Blues0:49
Here's the teaser trailer for Red Princess Blues. Study it and see how it was constructed.
Marketing Trailer: RPB - Genesis0:36
Marketing Trailer: CYN - A Twisted Tale0:35
Here's the teaser trailer for CYN. Study it and see how it was constructed.
6 Secrets to Get Into Film Festivals for Cheap or FREE4:00
Learn how I got into over 600 international film festivals without paying entry fees.

Red Princess Blues - Commentary Series: Director11:12
Writer/Director Alex Ferrari goes in-depth in this director commentary on what it took to make this stylish indie action film.
RPB: Genesis (Commentary Series - Director)7:57
BROKEN - Commentary Series: Director19:29
Writer/Director Alex Ferrari goes in-depth in this director commentary on what it takes to make an indie action film.
BROKEN - Commentary Series: Producer19:29
Producer Jorge Rodriguez breaks down how he was able to produce a low budget indie film and still make it look great.
BROKEN - Commentary Series: Visual Effect Team19:29
VFX team Dan Cregan and Sean Falcon discuss what it took to bring the over 100 visual effects shots to life.
BROKEN - Commentary Series: Composer19:29
Composer/Sound Designer Mark Roumelis discuss his process bring the musical score to life for BROKEN.
BROKEN - Commentary Series: Entire Cast19:29
The Cast of BROKEN have a fun time going down memory lane. They discuss the horrors of the hot set, working with mad man Alex Ferrari and fun stories from the production.
BROKEN - Commentary Series: Film Geeks Unite! (BONUS)19:29
Film Geeks Writer/Director Alex Ferrari and Producer Jorge Rodriguez sit-down and jam with each other on the making of BROKEN.
CYN - Commentary Series: Director5:19
Writer/Director Alex Ferrari goes in-depth in this director commentary on what it takes to make an indie action film in less than a week.

BROKEN: 10 Years Retrospective3:53
BROKEN: Gag Reel3:02
Get ready to laugh at the BTS Gag Reel of the crazy cast & crew of BROKEN.
BROKEN: Alternate Ending1:59
We shot another ending for BROKEN that never made it in. See what was left on the cutting room floor.
BROKEN: Art of a Creepy Short Film5:43
We watch eerie images from the set of BROKEN. The behind the scenes are pretty interesting to watch.
RPB: Genesis - Making of an Animated Short4:51
Cyn: Making of a One Week Short!4:13
This is a Making of video of Cyn.
The Art of BROKEN (Hard Cover Book) $50 VALUE1:54:00
See how we put together the Art of BROKEN art book. Indie films don't have to be small. We sold a ton of these books in the eye of the "BROKEN" storm. It adds value and mystic to your project. Let me know what you think of it.
BONUS: What DO You Want to Learn Next?0:48

How to Turn Your Independent Film into a Money Making Business12:27
So many independent film creators just want to think of themselves as artists. That's fine but it's called show business for a reason. If you don't understand the business you won't be able to create the show.

In this episode I share with you what it takes to change your mindset and start thinking of your independent film not just as a precious piece of art but to also think of it as a product that needs to do well in the marketplace in order for you as the filmmaker to continue putting on that show!
The Hollywood Game - Be Prepared to Play16:19
This week we discuss my misadventures in Hollywood with my film BROKEN. I talk about how to be ready if and when the spotlight of Hollywood is on you and your project. What to do in those meetings and how NOT to waste the opportunity.
Getting Attention from Influencers – My Roger Ebert Story11:20
This is one of the major challenges facing indie filmmakers/entrepreneurs in today’s noisy independent film landscape. One fast way is to get an “influencer” to focus a little light onto you or your project.

Now this is much easier said than done. When I promote my projects I approach every online indie film influencer I can.

This includes indie film sites, niche sites (around your subject matter), industry news outlets, film magazines, movie fan websites, film festivals, podcasters, conventions, and movie reviewers.

In this podcast I tell the story of how the legendary film critic Roger Ebert was so amazingly kind to a young filmmaker.
Do I Need to Move to Los Angeles to Make it in Hollywood?17:14
So you want to move to Los Angeles and make it big in Hollywood. The question is should you? Do you need to? When should you if you do? What kind of plan should I have in place? What should I do if I live in another country? All will be answered in this episode.

Requirements

This course is designed for filmmakers who want to take there projects to the next level.
Students who enroll in this course should have a basic understanding of filmmaking.

Description

*** Over 22,000 satisfied students have enrolled in my courses ***

Before you read what I have to say, see what my students are saying about my course:

This is an insightful and refreshing revelation of what it takes to produce a short. What a rich learning experience. Thank you. - Randy Hendricks

I think this course was fantastic and is great reference material and informative for new and old filmmaker a alike. - Kolton Caltrider

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Are you ready to make your indie film a success and learn from someone who's still works in the film business and has ACTUALLY made successful films?

Don't have the money to go to an out of date, expensive film school that doesn't teach you skills need to make a film in today's world?
Do you want to see how award winning short films are put together?
Do you want to learn how I was able to make over $90,000 selling my short film?
Do you want to Enroll NOW and make your filmmaking dream come true? Let's get started?

Film School Hacks is a course that takes you into REAL WORLD CASE STUDIES on how THREE AWARD WINNING FILM were shot, marketed and distributed. They DON'T teach you this in Film School!

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Save TIME and MONEY by learning from professionals who have gone through the filmmaking process. You'll learn NEW SKILLS that they don't teach you in film school.

This isn't a classroom lecture. This course is in the field. You are actually on set watching and learning for film pros with credits like:

Jurassic World
Avatar
24
Hawaii 5.0
Bad Boys II
xXx
Con Air
The Crow
War of the Worlds

As a director I alway try to work with high end professionals so I can continue to learn from pros in each discipline, and now you can too. I have over 20 years in the film business and have worked on and delivered over 1000 professional feature films, short film, commercials, music videos, network promos, documentaries and digital content.

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Here's a bit about me and Filmmaking and Video Production Hacks:

This course houses a collection of short films by international award winning writer/director Alex Ferrari, founder of Indie Film Hustle. He exploded onto the indie film scene with his break-through film BROKEN.

Shot on a budget of just $8000 and boasting over 100 visual FX shots, BROKEN became an instant indie film classic. He went on to sell over to $90,000 in DVDs by self distributing BROKEN.

He followed up BROKEN with the sweet and spicy film CYN, followed by the adrenalin filled Red Princess Blues (Starring Academy Award® Nominee Robert Forster (Jackie Brown), Richard Tyson (Black Hawk Down), Rachel Grant (James Bond 007).

These films have screened in over 600 international film festivals and have won countless awards around the world. I also share you you my 6 Secrets to get into Film Festival Cheap or FREE!

The critics agree:

"BROKEN is essentially a demonstration of the mastery of horror imagery and techniques...effective and professional." - Roger Ebert (Chicago SunTimes)

Included in this collection is almost 9 hours (and growing) of a guerrilla indie film school (over 50 videos). Film School Hacks goes through pre-production, production, post production and what to do after your done shooting your indie film. The Ultimate Indie Filmmaker's Course.

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Film School Hacks includes:

8 Commentary Tracks covering:

Directing
Producing
Visual Effects
Music Score/Sound Design
Cast and Crew
Film Geeks Unite

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PRE-PRODUCTION:

Storyboards: The ENTIRE Collection
Storyboards: Comparison with Final Shots
Concept Art / Location Comparison
Costume Design Gallery
Rehearsal Comparison with Final Scene
Blocking Action in a Scene
Evolution of an Action Sequence
A Director's Best Friend - Finding Your Shot
Casting an Indie Film
Designing a Cinematic World

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PRODUCTION:

How to Produce an Indie Film
How to Get Pro Looking Guns with Little or No $$$
How to Make Robert Rodriguez's Infamous Guacamole Gun
Special Effects Make-up Breakdown
Indie Film Stunt School
Fly on the Wall: Shooting BROKEN
Breaking Down Stunts: RPB
Fight Sequence Breakdown: RPB
Black Arts: Practical Effects

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POST PRODUCTION:

Color Correction Comparison
Visual Effects Breakdowns
Title Sequence Breakdown
Visual Effects in Indie Film
Cinematography in Indie Film
Sound Design/Composing in Indie Film

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INDIE FILM MARKETING:

After the Short: The Making of BROKEN
Marketing: Promoting a Short Film
How to Design a Film Website
Breaking Down the Marketing: BROKEN
Breaking Down the Marketing: CYN
Breaking Down the Marketing: Red Princess Blues
Trailer for Each Film

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BONUS:

How to Get Into Film Festivals for Cheap or FREE!
The Art of BROKEN (Hard Cover Book) $50 VALUE

Also interviews, behind the scenes, and much more.

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Important information before you enroll:

In case you find the course useless, don't forget you are covered by a 30 day money back guarantee, full refund, no questions asked!
Once enrolled, you have unlimited, lifetime access to the course!
You will have instant and free access to any updates I'll add to the course.
I will give you my full support regarding any issues or suggestions related to the course.

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Enroll NOW and turn your filmmaking dream into a reality! Let's get started!

Who this course is for:

Any Indie Filmmaker who wants to pick up tips and trick on how to shoot and market a film
Students who want access behind the scenes and see how professionals put together indie film on a budget

Guerrilla Filmmaking: Learn How to Make a Short Film

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Course content

Thanks for joining me.1 lecture • 1min

The Films: Watch the Three Films we'll Be Breaking Down4 lectures • 44min

Pre-Production: How to Plan Your Film9 lectures • 37min

Production: Going to Battle12 lectures • 1hr 5min

Post Production: Bring It All Together5 lectures • 31min

CASE STUDIES: How to Market a Short Film10 lectures • 59min

SHORT FILM COMMENTARY SERIES9 lectures • 2hr 21min

BONUS MATERIALS8 lectures • 2hr 18min

BONUS: Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Survive & Thrive in the Film Business4 lectures • 57min

Requirements

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Who this course is for: