Downpour Productions

13/08/2022

If you'd like to be added to our vendor list for all positions - pre production, post production, or on-set production, DMs are open!

08/07/2022

Irix lenses represent incredible optical value and professional quality for their price bracket. Downpour Productions has long relied on their 150mm macro and 15mm ultra wide as unique perspective options in an EF-mount based kit.

17/06/2022

Interview lighting is easy to over-do. A simple book light and natural window sun flatters your talent!

17/02/2022

Do you want to make a film, or a career?

https://downpourproductions.com/blog/2022/02/16/dos-and-donts-of-a-filmmaking-career/

A filmmaking career is a long-term endeavor. Make your journey easier with these tips on how to avoid pitfalls along the way.

18/01/2022

Spunky Shenoah Rain on a commercial shoot for Visage Artistry.

17/01/2022

Alluring Andrea Holm on a commercial shoot for Visage Artistry.

04/01/2022

Beautiful Brooke Nicholas on a commercial shoot for Visage Artistry

04/08/2021

What's the worst phrase you've ever heard on a film project?

https://downpourproductions.com/blog/2021/08/04/top-5-phrases-on-a-bu****it-film-project/

Want to know how to sniff out a bu****it film project? Check for these five phrases whenever you're getting involved with a movie shoot!

31/07/2021

Do you keep your old work, and how do you organize it?

https://downpourproductions.com/blog/2021/07/31/keep-everything-you-make/

When you keep everything you write, shoot, edit, or make in a physical, tangible medium, you have an archive to reference. Keep everything!

25/07/2021

Which screenwriting sins grind your gears?

Read the finale (for now) in our series of screenwriting tips.

https://downpourproductions.com/blog/2021/07/25/ensure-your-screenplay-sucks-part-3/

Want to see if your screenplay probably sucks? Read the final installment of tips and tricks on how to ensure your screenplay sucks!

23/07/2021

After much thought on writing on this exact subject, I thought I'd let a subject matter expert do the talking.

Despite the profanity, ALL of my beloved professional friends should absorb this oldie-but-goodie:

https://youtu.be/jVkLVRt6c1U

The most popular CreativeMornings talk of all time, Mike Monteiro gives us some valuable advice on how to get paid for the work that you do.Mike Monteiro at ...

18/07/2021

Would you build a house without a plan? Would you make a film without one?

https://downpourproductions.com/blog/2021/07/07/a-screenplay-is-a-blueprint/

Like building a house, making a film takes an assortment of crew, equipment, and materials. The screenplay is a blueprint for your project.

14/07/2021

Our saga continues with Part 2! Check in here to see if your script sucks!
https://downpourproductions.com/blog/2021/07/14/ensure-your-screenplay-sucks-part-2/

Still not sure if your screenplay sucks? Want to make sure that it does? Check out more tips to make sure you write a bad movie!

11/07/2021

Does your screenplay suck? Check here to make sure that it does!

https://downpourproductions.com/blog/2021/07/07/ensure-your-screenplay-sucks-part-1/

Want to know if your screenplay sucks? Check your work against these overlooked categories and find out for sure! Part 1 of a series.

07/07/2021

What's your nightmare story of working for a multi-hyphenate?

https://downpourproductions.com/blog/2021/07/07/quintet-disease-multi-hat-nightmare/

Wearing all the hats of your film production at the same time? See if your project lacks objectivity and suffers from Quintet Disease.

05/07/2021

Want to screw up your film? Here are five easy steps to do just that!

https://downpourproductions.com/blog/2021/07/05/screw-up-your-film/

Ever want to screw up your indie film? Sure you do! Here are five easy steps to make sure your film is terrible for everyone!

02/07/2021

Want a tool to filter out gigs that aren't worth it? Try the Three Week Test!

https://downpourproductions.com/blog/2021/07/02/the-three-week-test-how-to-avoid-bad-film-gig/

As a new filmmaker, sometimes its easy to forget that some paid film gigs aren't worth taking. Find out how to screen a bad film gig out!

29/06/2021

Does your movie idea suck? Here are the Top 10 Titles you can use if it does!

https://downpourproductions.com/blog/2021/06/29/top-10-titles-for-when-your-movie-sucks/

Maybe your movie idea sucks. Everybody's does at first. Check to see if your film matches one of the titles on this list.

20/06/2021

New soundtrack!
https://youtu.be/1P_7X_CxzRc