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WATCH: Finding Your Movie’s ‘White Whale’ Investor

Mads Black — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 19:57:55 +0000

The rich uncle, the dentist from your hometown, the used car salesman from Detroit – all mentioned by producer Buz Wallick as examples of possible ‘White Whale’ investors for your film.

But it’s not enough to know where the money is. You have to know – and show – how to recoup the investment.

Buz Wallick has produced several low-to-medium budget movies in Los Angeles and knows a thing or two about reading the current VOD sales stats and turning them into sales pitches. Find more videos with Buz here or on our YouTube channel.

WATCH: Things To Know If You Want To Become A Film Producer

Mads Black — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 23:48:03 +0000

There is no straight path to your dream career in film, but there are certainly certain things to keep in mind. Here Buz Wallick, a freelance film producer, shares some advice for anyone who wish to pursue a career as a film producer.

Buz Wallick is an independent producer in Los Angeles, California. Born and raised in Northern California, he cultivated a love and fascination with cinema. Buz has the unique background of being self taught and working on the crew of over 100 projects, including Cinematographer of the award winning documentary Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy . In 2012 Buz began to produce and with his extensive knowledge of film production Buz does what he loves to do; tell stories through the art of cinema.

We have many more interviews in the archives and new ones are constantly being posted, so be sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel and/or our newsletter to keep yourself up-to-date.

WATCH: What To Know If You Want To Monetize Your Film

Mads Black — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 18:08:01 +0000

Producer Buz Wallick has some choice words of advice for any producers or filmmakers who would like to eventually monetize their hard work.

And let’s be honest: As much fun as it is to make movies, it’s all the more gratifying if you recoup your expenses in the process. Here’s one thing you need to know before you get started…

WATCH: What To Expect When Attending A Film Market

Mads Black — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 19:41:32 +0000

If you’re setting out to make a feature film with higher hopes than showing it to more than just friends, family and festivals, chances are you will be attending a film market in search of a distribution deal.

But what exactly is a film market and what can you expect when you attend? Networking, sales pitches – and lots of films featuring Danny Trejo?! Producer Buz Wallick shares his experience.

WATCH: How Do You Finance An Independent Film?

Mads Black — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 18:00:31 +0000

Producer Buz Wallick explains a few of the ways you can go about finding financing for your project and what you need to keep in mind when approaching prospective backers. Bottomline? Your film needs to be able to make money.

Does that mean you have to revisit your script? So be it. Unless you can find the elusive ‘white whale’ investor that really just wants to be involved in the glamorous world of movie-making.

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WATCH: Different Types Of Producers And Their Roles In The Film Industry

Mads Black — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 18:17:08 +0000

Ever noticed the long list of producers on your call sheet or in the credits of just about any film – blockbuster or indie alike? Producer, Executive Producer, Line Producer… Surely, these producers can’t all be doing the same thing, so what exactly are their respective roles and why do you need them? A few words on the subject from (producer) Buz Wallick:

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WATCH: Producing Low Budget Action Projects

Mads Black — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 22:09:23 +0000

As a producer on set, you never know what issues you have to deal with on a moments notice. In this video interview, producer Buz Wallick, talks about his experiences producing a low budget action project, including calming down law enforcement who thought blanks being fired were actual gunfire, and the importance of being able to trust your crew.

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WATCH: What Made You Choose To Be A Producer?

Mads Black — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:00:25 +0000

How do we end up where we do? As with most things in life, your career path can be quite enigmatic and seemingly random. Luckily, humans are (all things considered) adaptable and the creative souls amongst us have a tendency to find their way onto a path that’s a fine mix of passion and prowess. All this to say that sometimes you don’t necessarily choose to be this or that, you rather happen to find out what you’re really good at – and being good at something is always a pleasant, sustaining feeling.

In this video interview with producer Buz Wallick, we talk about how he came to be a producer and what that entails.

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