Want to learn the basics of Filmmaking? Check out this presentation by Albert Hughes, Raymond Gayle and Michelle Mower.

1. Hands-on FILMMaking Lights, Camera, Action Raymond Gayle, Michelle Mower, Albert Hughes ahughes@schipul.com, ray@electricpurgatory.com, michelle@webentertainmentguide.com

2. The people on stage right now

3. Raymond Gayle Filmmaker and World Changer

4. Michelle Mower Writer, Filmmaker and Freelance editor

5. Albert D. Hughes Aspiring filmmaker and entrepreneur

6. What I would like to know! “I need guidance, Great One.” – Robot Monster (1953)

7. What I would like to know! What do I do first Business/Legal Marketing Production Distribution

8. What Do I DO First? “Firstthingsfirst, but not necessarily in that order.” – Doctor Who (1963)

9. What do I do first? Decide on your medium Define your value of success Discover, connect and build up your network

10. BUSINESS/LEGAL. “This is the moviebusiness. There is no truth, it's all lies” – Wrath of Gods (2006)

11. When and how should I go about getting a budget? Who can I turn to or where can I go for business and legal help on a low budget? Based on your experiences what should I be looking out for? Business/Legal

12. Marketing. “First you sell it. Then you make it. That's marketing.” – The Apple (1980)

13. Marketing When should I start Marketing my film? What are some ways to market my film? Based on your experience what has been the most successful form of marketing?

14. production. “Perfect? Mr. Wood, do you know anything about the art of film production?” – Ed Wood (1994)

15. Production What are some good resources for low budget professional film equipment? What is the most important thing I should know or do before starting production on my project? How has production changed since you produced your first project?

16. Distribution. “There are 3 rules in the filmbusiness - Distribution, distribution, distribution.” – MOTHER’S Day (1980)

17. Distribution How did you get your DVD onto Amazon.com and then onto television? Should I try to get a distribution deal before or after I have completed production of my project? In one sentence what is the best advice you can give me on distribution?

18. Q&A

19. R. Gayle, M. Mower , A. Hughes Hands-On Filmmaking