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How to successfully make an indie sci-fi film

Event Film 2010
Format Solo
Organizer Duncan Jones Liberty Films UK
Description Duncan Jones will discuss all aspects of his production Moon, from his early meetings with Sam Rockwell and finding a budget to shooting, post-production and finding distribution.
Questions
Answered
  1. How did this production come about?
  2. After talking with Sam, how did you develop your story?
  3. With an actor signed and a script in the works, where did you turn for funding?
  4. What tricks did you learn about getting a film funded?
  5. How did you find the right crew for your project?
  6. Can you explain your model techniques and how CG was applied on top of this?
  7. How did you approach the score?
  8. With a finished product in hand, what did you do next?
  9. Can you explain seeking distribution on the festical circuit and what it was like negotiationg with Sony?
  10. Can you discuss what it was like marketing your indie film and any successes and failures that you discovered along the way?
Level Advanced
Category Case Study, Directing, Distribution, Marketing / PR / Publicity, Monetization