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Discover how to fund and make your short film successfully with insider tips, real-world advice, and inspiring stories from creative professionals who’ve done it! 🎥 In this video, I sit down with the incredible Melvin Taylor II, actor, writer, and creator of the award-winning short film "Baldi," to explore his journey of turning a powerful personal story into a film that resonates. From working a day job to budgeting time and money effectively, Melvin shares how he crowdfunded his project, submitted it to over 60 film festivals, and won multiple awards, including Best Cast at the Diversity Showcase.

Whether you're a filmmaker navigating the challenges of production or an actor dreaming of launching your career, this video is packed with actionable insights on time management, networking, and creating a professional team to bring your vision to life. Learn the importance of planning ahead, leveraging crowdfunding platforms, and preparing your film for festival success.

Get ready to step up your game with tips on balancing creative pursuits with financial stability, crafting compelling stories, and connecting with industry professionals. Don’t miss this empowering conversation designed to inspire, motivate, and equip you to take your career to new heights. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this video with fellow creatives! Let’s keep the hustle alive and turn dreams into reality. #actingcareer #CommonSenseMamita #shortfilm #filmmakingtips #Hollywoodinsights #actingclasses #careeradvice #LydiaNicole

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Writing a Short Film for Yourself
15:31 - Baldi - The Film Concept
16:22 - Scriptwriting Process
18:25 - Producing the Film
24:30 - Budgeting Strategies
26:41 - Crowdfunding Techniques
30:55 - Navigating Film Festivals
33:32 - Festival Submission Requirements
36:00 - Importance of On-Set Photography
38:16 - Building Film Social Media Presence
40:38 - Selecting Film Festivals for Submission
43:40 - Baldi's Film Festival Submissions
46:14 - Intentionality in Festival Submissions
48:45 - Future Festival Submission Criteria
53:20 - Effective Networking Tips
58:35 - Image Awards Campaign Strategies
1:03:11 - Promoting Your Project
1:11:40 - Film Festival Strategy Insights
1:12:24 - Attending Cannes Film Festival
1:20:02 - Short Film Production Advice
1:28:32 - Reasons for Moving to New York
1:31:37 - Relocating to New York City
1:34:50 - Landing a Job at CBS
1:37:52 - Career Beginnings at WHCR
1:40:10 - Starting a YouTube Channel
1:47:26 - Entering Production Work
1:52:54 - Securing Your Next Job
1:55:07 - On-Set Etiquette Essentials
1:58:04 - Financial Management in Film
2:01:14 - Acting Smarter in Your Career
2:04:57 - Coaching for Auditions
2:12:27 - Goal Setting in Your Career
2:14:00 - Future Accomplishments in 3 Years

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