How to make a Professional Short Film for $80 (Part I - Pre-Production).

Step 6 Planning and Pre-Production (Cast)

I have never paid an actor in my life, but I would if I could  or at least that's what I tell them. The trick is to use friends and family who aspire to be actors. For the most part, they will deliver satisfactory performances. The only catch is that, because you aren't paying the, they may not work with your schedule. If you are filming with lots of different individuals, trying to find a day where everyone can come can be impossible.

I have friends who swear by Craigslist. You can post a free classified ad saying that you are filming a short film for fun and looking for aspiring actors willing to work for free. I have seen some fantastically talented and experienced actors show up at no budget projects via this method. Definitely something to consider.

This concludes the Pre-Production portion of How to make a Professional Short Film for $80. Look for the second portion, Production, soon.

Comments

[mr_cambodia]

thanks for sharing.. i am actually looking for some tips and you gave me a lot. once done, i will give you a link of my creation and hoping to receive a critique from you.

[kamrail]

that is a cool way to do it.....