In an effort to educate the masses via easily drawn stick figures my friend Gavin has put together a quick step-by-step explanation of how indie films are made. New Media students and Drama geeks alike — take note.
Hey kids! Ever wonder how an independent movie is made?
Read on to find out…
First, the Producer realizes he has run out of money and will need to get some more
He then commissions the writer to write a screenplay in 29 days
The writer procrastinates for the next 28 days whilst he watches Dr. Phil, Oprah and takes frequent naps
On the 29th day, he hurriedly writes the script. He then gives it to the Producer
A happy Producer then tells the Director to go direct this new screenplay
The Director then auditions dozens of potential actors. Only the most talented actors are selected.
The crew then comes in to start filming. The crew can be grouchy and sometimes may even belong to a union, so the actors try very hard not to get them upset by making mistakes
After filming ends, the Editor then takes the raw film and works out all his aggressions
After the movie is made, everyone involved has a big party
It’s at this point that the Producer thanks everyone for working on this movie for free. He tries not to giggle to himself when he says this
The movie opens, and the Producer counts his money
The producer then spends his money on cheap wine and women, until he runs out of money, and the cycle repeats again…