In the final chapter, we examine what it takes to put together your own personal project. Many people who freelance and/or create their own production house business got their training and start in filmmaking. There is usually a passion for telling stories—whether it’s a work of fiction or a documentary. Stories— when done well—move people. In no other time in the history of cinema is it easier to make your own film project due to the low cost of gear and the ability to engage in crowdfunding to raise money for low-budget films. Crowdfunding isn’t about making Hollywood blockbusters, but it does allow for the creation of personal projects that would rarely get made without it. At ...

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