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Find out what a script actually costs and whether hiring a writer is worth it for indie film.
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In this episode
- The real cost of hiring a screenwriter for an indie project
- When writing the script yourself makes more sense than outsourcing
- Honest challenges indie filmmakers face at the script stage
- Practical steps to get a usable script without blowing your budget
About this episode
In this episode, Jeff Deverett dives into the different ways indie filmmakers can get a script—whether writing it themselves or hiring a writer. He breaks down the real costs, challenges, and whether it’s truly worth the investment. If you’re serious about indie filmmaking, you don’t want to miss this practical advice.
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About Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality
Film school taught you how to make a movie—this show teaches you how to get it financed and distributed. In bite-sized 30-minute episodes, filmmaker and distribution expert Jeff Deverett gives you the real-world advice film schools leave out.
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