Here's some impactful advice to get your first project off the ground. I was the eighth person hired onto Warner Bros. Godzilla vs. Kong production, just weeks before shooting my short MANHUNT. Witnessing how a big blockbuster film was constructed from the ground up was a dream come true. I finally had a chance to see through the looking glass at what goes into making a high-profile film that's part of an iconic franchise. I worked for eight months as a production assistant on the Warner Bros. film, during which I saw everything from pre-vis work to concept art pitches. Along the way, I picked up a handful of important tips from the amazing crew I befriended, and the advice is worth sharing. Dig into it below. Pre-prep the prep There’s a reason why big-budget films can spend years in research and development before ever getting into pre-production. Once you’re in production and even pre-pro, there’s no looking back. Any major changes are generally reserved for reshoots, which most indie and short films don’t budget. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 30 March, 2021