Exploring Filmmaking

Exploring Filmmaking is a project where screenwriter and director Andrew G. Cooper shares their journey as a filmmaker from working on their first major short film to writing and directing a debut feature film.

By Andrew G. Cooper

· Launched a year ago

Musings on My First Time at the Cannes Film Festival

So I went to the Cannes Film Festival and Marché du Film and I am back now and I have some thoughts.

Five Lessons I've Learned Producing My First Feature Film (so far)

I'm over a year into producing my first feature. I still have a ways to go, but I have learned a few things so far.

Should I Make a Proof of Concept for My Film?

Will it even help me get my feature made? And if so, how?

How Do I Actually Finance My Film?

Not enough people talk about the money side of making art and making films. So I’m going to really dive into it.

Below the Silent Sky Update #2

I'm exploring the process of making a debut feature film. Here's how it's coming along now.

How Do I Pitch My Film?

I'm going to an industry conference to pitch my feature but how do I even do that? And, more importantly, why am I doing it?

Strangers is Heading to Blood in the Snow

This short film is on a roll. The momentum is propelling it into a feature film.