Editorial Layout for Film Projects & Crowdfunding Campaigns
We understand that bringing a film to life can be hard work. Our role is to be your dedicated editorial and digital assistant, so you can focus on filmmaking. This collaboration is also a perfect opportunity for us to feature cinematic short films on our VOD channel. From script to screen, let’s take the journey together!
To get started, we’ve listed the key files to provide in order to publish your film project or crowdfunding campaign. Some are specific to crowdfunding, others more general. Whether it’s a document, an image or an Excel spreadsheet for your film budget, everything is shared on Factory, our management platform designed for seamless collaboration. And relax! We oversee the entire publishing process on your behalf.
Requested Files
Text
Film title, tagline, logline, synopsis (200-500 words), film genre, language, subtitles and country of production.
Images
Campaign cover (1920 x 1080 px), crew and cast with job titles (350 x 350 px), sponsor vector logo (100 x 100 px).
Poster
Provide a movie poster (1131 x 1600 px) in portrait for high-quality printing and 1920 x 1080 px for online publication.
Timeline
Set timelines for the filmmaking process, from pre-production to post-production and expected VOD distribution.
Video
Create a YouTube playlist for the making-of (meet the crew, the cast, and more). Submit a 1 minute fully edited teaser.
Budget
Breakdown your script and list all costs and details. Be prepared to cut, and cut again, to meet low-cost budgets.
Cast & Crew
London
Film Location
Luigi Forza
Filmmaker
Karl Stew
Camera Operator
Tom Caillarec
Boom Operator
Ruvim Kerimov
Drone Operator
Engin Akyurt
Lead Actor
Meg Shetty
Actress
Austin Wade
Actor
Antoine Beauvilain
YouTube Making-Of
Edgar Perez
Special Makeup Effects
Sigmund Grey
Screenplay
Layla Erhunse
Video Editor
Dollar Gill
Sound Designer
張義朝 Zhang Yichao
Catering
Synopsis
While the logline is a one-sentence story summary (30 words or less), a good movie title should stick to the genre and the movie poster, complemented by a tagline of 8 words or less that captures the audience’s attention in a memorable and punchy way. The story, however, should always start with “somebody wants something but has trouble getting it”, which features a change of character sets throughout a flow of obstacles.
Act I (Setup)
The synopsis is a brief summary of your story and starts by introducing the main characters, the setting, and the situation of your main plot.
Act II (Confrontation)
The middle of your story is where the conflict takes place. Mention what happens to your characters on their journey and why we should care about them.
Act III (Resolution)
Finally, the film ends with the resolution. How does the conflict end? Your synopsis should explain everything that will happen in your story.
60-Sec Video Pitch
Explain how the story came to mind, what makes your film story unique and different from others. Stay focused and keep it short. Skip the unnecessary blah-blah that nobody cares about, like talking about your dreams. Instead, pitch like a pro, show confidence by emphasizing the type of audience you’re targeting, the cinematic aspects of your short film, the authenticity of characters, well-crafted dialogue, great sound design, and so on. Condensing all this into 60 seconds is a challenge, but it reveals valuable insights about how prepared you are to handle the entire workflow. GLHF!
Behind The Scenes
Create a YouTube Playlist
On your mobile phone, launch YouTube app and tap the “You” menu in the bottom-right corner to access your account. Then hit the “+” button to create a new playlist dedicated to the making-of and behind-the-scenes content. Share your playlist link, and all videos saved in your playlist will be visible in this section.
Timeline
Sponsors & Supporters
Stamp each awesome company that has kindly sponsored or supported your short film by donating cash, goods and/or services (value-in-kind).
Post-Production Services
Get exclusive offers from qualified freelancers in color grading, sound design, subtitling, translation, movie poster, and more.
