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In Pirofauna by Polish indie studio Petums, fire is the hero of the forest

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But not in the world Tomasz Ostafin, founder of indie studio Petums , is creating. Pirofauna is the second game by tiny indie studio Petums. All characters and props in the world are handmade in paper by Ostafin. Ostafin: “The feature I’m most proud of is setting fire to everything you can!

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“To Them, It Was Like Magic”: How UNCSA Students Are Embracing AI with Filmustage

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Producer and director Bob Gosse began his professional journey in the late 80s, collaborating with his cousin Hal Hartley on indie classics like The Unbelievable Truth (1988) and Trust (1990). They uploaded a script, and in minutes it was broken down cast, props, wardrobe, vehicles, page count, all there. The secret weapon?

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Feral Cat Den is pushing the audio-visual boundaries of games with Nirvana Noir

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Now, with the follow-up, Nirvana Noir , the New York-based indie studio Feral Cat Den is crafting audio-visual poetry in motion. Previous to making their own indie games, the studio’s background was in advertising and product design. Their first game, Genesis Noir, was already a moving work of art.

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How to Create a Shooting Schedule for an Indie Film

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A shooting schedule for an indie film goes way beyond simple calendar planning. A well-laid-out shooting schedule is crucial for your indie film's success. This piece walks you through the steps to create the quickest way to schedule indie productions , from breaking down scripts to planning daily shooting blocks. Let's tuck in!

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Solo dev Lincoln McCulloch’s all-consuming journey to develop Dungeons & Kingdoms

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I’ve done some indie filmmaking which I then thought was the most ridiculous amount of work any one person could ever do. Any time off means you delay your game by that much time, or cut features, or reduce quality. I use several different approaches which usually depend on the scope or impact of the feature.

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Why Script Breakdown is the Foundation of a Successful Film

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Script breakdown dissects your screenplay into bite-sized pieces, allowing props, costumes, special effects, and locations to get their moment under the spotlight. From Christopher Nolan's mind-bending blockbusters to scrappy indie gems squeezing gold from every penny, one secret ingredient binds them all: meticulous script breakdown.

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Strategic Budgeting: How Filmmaking Magic Unfolds Between Location and Cost

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We'll plunge into real-world examples, from Hollywood blockbusters to indie diamonds, where masterful budgeting strategies birthed legendary cinematic moments. Build simple sets, utilize props creatively, and experiment with alternative lighting solutions. Script Breakdown helps to identify props and characters quickly.

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