MICRO BUDGET MADNESS

We absolutely understand that choosing to work with micro-budgets you have to be mad on some level - hence we named our educational YouTube channel Micro-Budget Madness! Don't get us wrong, being a micro-budget filmmaker is not a bad thing, it just means that you have to approach filmmaking with a DIY mentality.

Though this channel we break down how to produce, shoot and distribute micro-budget films with examples from our own micro-budget films, as well as mainstream films with a micro-budget element. We share all our experiences, from festival tips, career advice, distribution, smart business practices and everything else in between!

Want to know how we shoot our improvised micro budget feature and short films with limited crew, budget and resources?

Then you must check out the channel, subscribe and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to get a heads up when we post a new video.

Ivan Malekin has written his first book called Improv for Indie Filmmakers and it is available to read as an ebook or paperback on Amazon right now.

Full of practical advice, real world case studies, and first-hand experiences, Improv for Indie Filmmakers breaks down how independent filmmakers can use improvisation in their own work to creatively collaborate with actors, speed up production, make more films, and ultimately save time and money by working efficiently at all stages of the production process.

This book is a blueprint for how we approach our filmmaking and a step by step guide to how you can incorporate improvisation into your own work and the benefits and challenges to expect.

We want more indie filmmakers to be able to tell their stories, find success and build a career, and we hope the advice and case studies in Improv for Indie Filmmakers can help you in some way.

If you do read the book and enjoy it, please leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads as it does make a world of difference in helping us to get Improv for Indie Filmmakers out there.