You have a great feature film idea and story to tell but you don't think you have the money to produce your movie. However, that really shouldn't stop you from making your film. The industry is filled with filmmakers who broke in with movies made on a shoe strong budget that resonated with decision makers, reps and audiences alike.

In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you’ll learn how you can produce a high-quality film on an ultra-low budget, and the tools you need to make it happen. You’ll find out how to pick the perfect project and identify what you need to successfully produce it, all on a micro-budget. You’ll also find out what to do once you finish making your film, with tools to find distribution so that audiences can see your movie.

Showing you how it’s all done is producer and unit production manager Aymie Majerski, the founder and CEO of LotusShark. She’s produced low-budget indies such as SANTA’S PROMISE, HEALING RIVER, NOTZILLA, 4192: THE CROWNING OF THE HIT KING, and 7 BELOW. In addition to film projects, Aymie and her team at LotusShark produce digital content for Showtime, Spotify, HBO, YouTube Originals, the OTR International Film Festival, and more.

Aymie will provide you with essential information she’s learned over her many years of experience producing low-budget features, including:

• Choosing the right story
• Perfecting your script for a low-budget shoot
• Building your budget from pre-production through post
• Sourcing your funding
• Managing your team
• Locking locations
• Casting your film
• Production insurance needs
• How to shoot fast and safely
• Finding distribution
• And examples of pre-production checklists

You can't let fear, budget or industry access hold you back from making the film that can change the trajectory of your career. But with this fantastic Stage 32 webinar, you can gain the tools that you need to make your idea into a finished film without a lot of money at your disposal. It's all about being creative!

PRAISE FOR AYMIE'S TEACHINGS:

“Aymie not only knows her stuff because she has been in the trenches and uses real world examples but she does so in a fun and approachable way and truly cares and wants to help other filmmakers”

Sara T.

​​The Script

• Why this story?
• Making sure your script is ready
• Covering Your Bases
• Rights
• Title Search
• The Budget
• Determining if your film is ultra-low budget
• Understanding the importance of a line budget
• Identifying your funding sources

Pre-Production

• Hiring Crew
• Finding Locations
• Utilizing tax credits
• Location and scheduling considerations
• Casting Your Film
• Why is casting important?
• The cast before money balance
• Securing Insurance
• Locking Your Schedule
• COVID Considerations and Costs
• Pre-Production Checklist

Production

• Determining the Size of Your Crew
• Tips & Tricks to Making Your Film “Look Like a Million Bucks”

Post-Production & Distribution

• Your post Team & Timeline
• Distribution
• Understanding distribution
• Connecting with sales agents and securing distribution
• Potential distribution scenarios
• The changing economics and dynamics of distribution

Q&A with Aymie

All levels of directors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn learn how you can produce a high-quality film on an ultra-low budget.

All levels of writers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn how you can produce a high-quality film on an ultra-low budget.

Producers looking to learn how you can produce a high-quality film on an ultra-low budget.

Actors looking to learn how you can produce a high-quality film on an ultra-low budget.

“Aymie not only knows her stuff because she has been in the trenches and uses real world examples but she does so in a fun and approachable way and truly cares and wants to help other filmmakers”

Sara T.