How do Filmmakers ACTUALLY make Money?

[@Crimsonengine]

This is the video I refer to at 2:28 - Its Gary V's first video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4fSYaGvoNqjf9E

[@thiror100]

People like you are so helpful for this younger generation of filmmakers, thanks to your content I have managed to improve on a plethora of things.

[@StevenSeiller]

This advice applies to all forms of commercial artwork. The real skill is influencing and collaborating with the client to make what will make everyone successful. Rubidium just touched on this at the end. That's a whole art form itself! Been working on it over 28 years of commercial photography service. It's a leadership skill. Go lead. 🙏🏿

[@Crimsonengine]

Thanks Steven! It’s something we work at our whole careers.

[@victort_media6979]

I usually try to include a 'break even point' when I quote clients. Once one of my recent clients, a martial arts gym, realized that they would break even if a single student signed up for a year, or 4 people bought the basic monthly back, they were stoked and brought me back for more.

VictorT_Media u should check out VideoWarrior bro talks all about that 👌🏻 💪🏻

[@jamesmathews243]

@ Great idea.

[@herbpalmerjr5562]

follow you're dreams and find great people to work with lobster lab media

[@jamesmathews243]

Keep talking about the business of filmmaking and you'll be at 500k subscribers in no time. This is what young filmmakers need. Kudos. BTW love the green pop.

[@huyked]

Wow. What a great tip. I never thought of it that way. Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts!

Check Out the Facebook Group : How to sell video production services at hier rate 💪🏻✨✨ Great place to learn Bro 👌🏻

[@ARTS-zj8zh]

I've been filming for over 6 years and I LOVE and NEEDED THIS!!

[@ChaseArrington]

Love the way you think! This is so true!!!

[@CaptainFram]

At 2:28 you say "check out this video" but no video plays. Maybe just throw a link in the description to avoid having to reupload if it was in error. Love your work and thanks for putting out such helpful videos!

[@Crimsonengine]

Thanks Captain - I've pinned it now.

[@jeremyk1194]

If a actor owns a production company and they do a movie with a studio how does that production company make a profit and do they get a piece of the revenue

[@haydenhoyl701]

Great video as always, Rubidium. I recently let a client go because the rates that they could afford were simply far too low for the amount of work I was putting in after trying to meet halfway over the course of several months. I find myself in a constant battle with some of my lower-tier clients who try and nickel and dime me to death. I have no issues with high tier clients but those projects are much fewer and far between. How do you make sure and earn your keep as the industry becomes more competitive by the day?

[@NiceFootagecom]

Pick the best low-paying clients, there are so many you can single them out with a simple discovery form. Before you do that, you need to know which clients you love working with the most. The majority of folks have no idea who their perfect client is.

Check Out the Facebook Group : How to sell video production services at hier rate 💪🏻✨✨ Great place to learn Bro 👌🏻

[@rameshkumarthakur8565]

First thing the video quality ,, the colour grade 😍💓💓💓💓

[@factualca]

Please, put more pictures so we know what you're talking about eg: gary v

[@namaxamedia4521]

Thank You So Much! It is so obvious but like most those things we don't keep it ahead... So, simple reminder like Your film is golden! Simply - get outside our filming head and ego... thanks!!!

[@storiaphotovideo1374]

Excellent POV and very real. Unfortunately its not about how much skill and craft goes into the commercial video, but what the video does to move viewers to do, ie: buy something. The famous and crappy Gary V Wine Library videos are a great example of this.

[@Crimsonengine]

Hey Kick video! This is the example I was going to use but left out for copyright reasons. I'll annotate it here.

[@storiaphotovideo1374]

Crimson Engine yup, that’s the guy. The video works BECAUSE the on camera personality is completely engaging. The same video with a lesser person would have likely failed.

Check Out the Facebook Group : How to sell video production services at hier rate 💪🏻✨✨ Great place to learn Bro 👌🏻

[@mrbelivieable3226]

The executive producers gives you the money you make the story come true, you use the money to hire a crew and to make sure you have the tools you need, you show the film to people who then gives you a lot of money, you give the money back to the executive producers. How do you get paid? The only money you earn seems to be those you use to make the film. Have I missed something? Could you explain where in the end you will get paid?

[@themightyflog]

How do you find clients who want you to make them a movie?

[@TommyCallaway]

Rock solid advice.

[@Crimsonengine]

Cheers, Tommy. Thanks for the feedback.

[@BobbyWashingtonvlog]

What about making money from making your own short or feature films not doing commercials for others?

[@Crimsonengine]

I don't know how to make money from short films - unless you get millions of views on youtube from them. And a feature film is a 5 year project at least, and not for the faint hearted :)

[@BobbyWashingtonvlog]

@@Crimsonengine 5 years sounds like a Hollywood big budget. I’m talking about a smaller cast, 2 man crew type film… 14 day shoot… 30 days edit ✍️ 1-3 locations Great story and great acting. Is it possible to make money on Amazon, Tubi, youtube etc with indie features?

[@AlexiOuzas]

Hey Bobby! It's definitely possible! We just completed 2 feature films this year :D

[@mdw7389]

Broad question: how much does a cinematographer make per movie? Like hollywood level to high end independent with a budget of about 1.5 million usd? Briad question I know but a rough figure??

[@mattcom2]

“Check out this video.” What video? Where? Link?

[@mrbelivieable3226]

Is the salary included in the investment or do you get paid first after the audience confirmed it as a blockbuster?

[@scrow9]

Your video deserves many more views - I've linked it to my Flipboard Magazine "HD DSLR Filmmaking" which I hope generates some extra attention for you!

[@Crimsonengine]

Thanks Steve. I appreciate the shoutout!

[@scrow9]

@@Crimsonengine No worries, the view numbers are going up I see so that's good!

Check Out the Facebook Group : How to sell video production services at hier rate 💪🏻✨✨ Great place to learn Bro 👌🏻

[@Krutov2]

Hear hear!!! Very good video!

[@ilyakhoteev]

Solid advice!

[@mrbelivieable3226]

Have I understood correctly? It doesnt matter if your idea is written and/or directed awfully or great. If the box office is higher than the budget, you will stay and if the box office is lower than the budget, it’s: bye bye, nice to have worked with you. Have I missed something?

[@mariettamay]

i don't understand how you make films that make money for the people who employ you. like that's just for ads, right? or is it about what the population likes right now, not you? so you don't end up making film that resonate w you but are on trend?

[@JGByron]

What are your thoughts on something like Full time filmmaker? He has a solid, albeit wayyy overpriced course. My problem with his methods are he's never been on a real set. He's teaching people how to be "KZbin videographers" which I think is unfortunate and creates clones of content creators. I also don't like how he presents his course as a be all, end all to filmmaking knowledge.

[@Ben-id1tc]

I’m in the course. He definitely has been on set with high end brands and his course was worth the investment. It beats sifting through KZbin for hours for tutorials.

[@Crimsonengine]

I haven't seen the course so I can't really comment on its content. From what I've heard, most filmschools don't teach their students anything about the economics of filmmaking, which is marketing and sales. I wonder if someone here who's a member of Parker's course can comment.

[@JGByron]

@@Crimsonengine I think the economics of filmmaking is a tough thing since it's so vast. I would buy a course if it showed legitimate ways of making income with filmmaking. Whether it be freelancing, full time jobs or even hire sales people to sell your services. Many people online who offer advice on making money on filmmaking are just marketing tutorials.

[@Ben-id1tc]

@@JGByron You will be greatly pleased by the financial education he gives about how to make money in filmmaking. How to charge, how much to charge, budget calculators, and even his own experience of what he charges. He's pretty candid and gives immense value for those who are part of his course.

[@JGByron]

@@Ben-id1tc The budgeting and rate cards aren't something I find super valuable. Does he cover what clients to go after? Does he go into detail about acquiring clients outside of 'networking'? Does he go into setting budgets for revisions? Does he go into dealing with difficult clients? Does he go into how to set up an LLC and get all your finances sorted?

[@mrbelivieable3226]

If your movie makes less money than the amount that was invested, then they wont invest in you again since they lost money working with you. How will your life turn out then?

[@saralishes6221]

Is it me or does he look like Adam Levine

[@herbpalmerjr5562]

marketing and people buy you're films da lobster lab media

[@mrbelivieable3226]

Does the financial guys care if you are being rude and obnoxious or nice and friendly like a unicorn as long as you make them money?

[@Crimsonengine]

Hollywood doesn't even care if you're a deviant as long as you make them money. I think that's why a lot of deviants end up there.

[@girafingo9280]

Orson Wells would have made more money if he actually finished his many uncompleted films!

[@Crimsonengine]

I think the lesson there is finish what you start! :)

[@tverhaar]

Gaaaawwwd - LOSE the terribly annoying jump cuts! :-(

[@Crimsonengine]

You really want to watch me 'ummm' and stare blankly for longer than I talk? I'll make you a special edition :)

[@tverhaar]

Use a TelePrompTer or use the FCPX Flow transition. It doesn’t have to be this way!!