Making Movies with No Money

Anyone can make a movie. You just have to make your movie.

I'm living proof.

As an underground independent filmmaker, I make movies. I make movies with no money. I make films that are real, eye-opening, and films that most people are afraid to make.

And there is an audience hungry for that type of filmmaking.

No budget underground filmmaking.

To date, my films have screened at over 400 film festivals worldwide since I first started making films back in 2006. Just in the last year, I've made several films: a feature film documentary about burlesque that has screened at over 45 film festivals since last summer, and taken top honors at film festivals in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Kansas City, Seattle and Des Moines; 3 short films that have screened at over 30 film festivals over the last year; and now, a new short film that is having it's festival World Premiere this coming weekend in San Francisco.

And that one will explode on the festival circuit as well.

As an underground filmmaker, you don't make any money. But you can make films with no money. And have them screen around the world with no money. And build an audience hungry for your next movie with no money.

If you look at this as a business, and as a project to share your art with the world, there is no limit.

Make your movie.

THE OLD STRIPPER

A Feature Documentary Film

Directed by Jack Truman

2017 Documentary Film Project - 49 States

We're getting ready to begin shooting our 49 state documentary film.

This will be an epic film. I can't wait.

No Budget filmmaking rocks.

Declare your independence.

Sundance 2017 / Slamdance 2017 - FREE No Budget Filmmaking Book

NO BUDGET FILMMAKING

The Ebook

FREE During the 2017 Sundance & Slamdance Film Festivals

Well, it's about that time.

I've been working like a madman getting ready for the Park City madness that's called Sundance.

But to be honest....I'm looking much more forward to being at Slamdance.

The Park City madness is getting ready to start. I'm about ready for the insanity.

It's a job just getting ready for the annual adventure. Since my first film screened in Park City at Slamdance in 2006, I've been there 5 times in the last 10 years. This will make my 6th trip in the last 11 years.

A lot's changed over the years. And not for the better. But every year's different. This'll be my first trip back to Sundance and Slamdance in 3 years. The 2017 edition. It'll be interesting to see how things have changed, what's different and what's stayed the same.

Got a jammed packed schedule. I'll be arriving tomorrow, and staying for 5 days. Every day is packed with things to do, and I'm not even there yet. Between all the parties, panels, events, lounges, networking and films to see, there's going to be too much to do.

But what I'll enjoy most....is reuniting and networking with my Slamdance family.

We'll see what we get done.

I'll be there trying to find people for my next feature film. Plus, making my new ebook NO BUDGET FILMMAKING free during the entire film festival. Through Sundance & Slamdance 2017. Here's access to the free ebook during the 2017 Park City madness called Sundance & Slamdance:

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Okay. Let's see what we can get done today before heading up to Park City.

Sundance & Slamdance 2017 - Time for the Park City Madness

Well, it's that time of year again.

Time for the annual Park City madness.

The 2017 Sundance Film Festival starts Thursday. The Slamdance Film Festival starts Friday.

And I can't wait.

It's been 3 years since I've been up to the hill. First film screened at Slamdance in 2006. Have had several films play there over the years. Was on the Jury 4 years ago. A programmer 3 years ago.

True independent film is in my blood.

It'll be interesting to see how much it's changed in 3 years. When I was going annually, every year was a change. And not for the better. It's becoming more commercial and star driven every year.

Let's see how it is in 2017.

I'll be there promoting my new NO BUDGET FILMMAKING ebook and looking for people to work on my next feature film.

I can't wait for the Park City madness.

Hello 2017 - A New Year for No Budget Filmmaking

Well, here we are. It's a new year.

A new year for projects. A time to put the last year behind us.

2016 was a great year for projects. Ran for Congress. Wrote a new book. Made 2 short films. What a year for the books.

2017 brings more projects. Working on a new feature film. 3 short films to get made. Sundance and Slamdance this month in Park City.

And more to come.

True, original, underground, no budget filmmaking. It doesn't get much better than this.

Hello, 2017. Welcome to the world of independent filmmaking.

No Budget Filmmaking - Wrapping up 2016

Well, 2016's coming to a close. What have you done this year with your creative juices?

Anyone can make a movie. With no money. I'm living proof.

What a year. It's December. Reflecting back on 2016, I've got a lot done. Made a new short film and got it already screened to over 20 film festivals this year. Ran for Congress. Had films screen at over 50 film festivals this year. And am editing a new short film to come out early 2017.

All on no money.

It's amazing what you can get done with nothing.

Wrapping Up Summer in the Middle of Nowhere

THE UNDERGROUND FILMMAKER

It's been a busy summer.

To put it mildly, it's been one hell of a summer.

And there's still the month of August to go.

What can you get done in the middle of nowhere? On no money? With no budget?

Quite a bit. I'm living proof.

Since I came back to my ghost town the end of January, a lot's been done out here in the middle of nowhere:

Made a new short film
Wrote a new book
Screened films at over 50 film festivals worldwide
Ran a monthly free short film festival worldwide
Ran for U.S. Congress

All on no money.

That's just a recap off the top of my head. A lot of other things have happened too.

And things just keep rocking.

I love being an underground filmmaker.

NO BUDGET FILMMAKING: The Ebook:

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Free No Budget Filmmaking Ebook

FREE No Budget Filmmaking Ebook:

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NO BUDGET FILMMAKING EBOOK LAUNCHES FOR FREE

Award-winning Independent Filmmaker Shares Secrets to Making a Movie

Lamar, Missouri – Can anyone make a movie with no money?

The world is about to find out. And for free.

Award-winning filmmaker and writer Jack Truman has released an innovative, groundbreaking book that shows how anyone can make a movie with no money. NO BUDGET FILMMAKING is a new ebook that shares secrets on how to make an independent film from an idea, to production and distribution.

An informative, alternative, out-of-the-box reference book for the film industry, NO BUDGET FILMMAKING covers a wide range of tips and tools: from proven filmmaking techniques, valuable industry resources and more, this book guides the aspiring filmmaker from concept to distribution on the film festival circuit, and beyond. A must-have resource for anyone who needs help with making a low budget film on their own, NO BUDGET FILMMING is a breakthrough book for the next generation of filmmakers.

“I'm living proof that anyone can make a movie. With no money. And be a well known filmmaker with no money. All you need is an idea, a camera and a computer. And you can make a movie and share it with the world in the independent film industry”.

To launch the new alternative cookbook, for a limited time, Dixie Publishing is making NO BUDGET FILMMAKING available for FREE on Smashwords.

“It's not hard to make a movie. You just have to make your movie”, states Truman. “Everyone has a story to tell. And there is an audience out there for your film. You just have to make it and get it out there. I want to give everyone the chance to tell their story, sing their song and share it with the world”.

Credentials:

Jack Truman is an award-winning filmmaker and 30 year veteran of stage and film. A former professor at Texas A&M University, Truman has also appeared in several television series and major motion pictures. Combined, Truman's films have screened at over 400 film festivals worldwide to date. Jack was on the Short Film Jury at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. He has a Master's degree in Communications and a Bachelor's degree in Business.

Author: Jack Truman

Publication Date: July 2016

Price: Free for a limited time

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ISBN: 9781310951800, Ebook, 42,950 words

Nonfiction / Entertainment / Film / Performing Arts / Independent Film / Film Festivals

FREE Ebook Cookbook - THE VEGAN COOKBOOK

THE VEGAN COOKBOOK

By Jack Truman

FREE EBOOK for a Limited Time

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/644653

THE VEGAN COOKBOOK: 497 RECIPES is a collection of 497 healthy, mouth-watering plant based recipes free from any animal products. Author Jack Truman, a lifetime vegan and animal rights activist, has compiled a collection of his favorite family plant-based recipes over a lifetime.

THE VEGAN COOKBOOK

By Jack Truman

FREE EBOOK for a Limited Time

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/644653 

A plant-based diet:

Is good for you
Is good for the animals
Is good for the planet

THE VEGAN COOKBOOK: 497 RECIPES is a collection of 497 healthy, mouth-watering plant based recipes free from any animal products. Author Jack Truman, a lifetime vegan and animal rights activist, has compiled a collection of his favorite family plant-based recipes over a lifetime.

Obesity is a growing problem in America. According to science, Animal Agriculture is the leading primary source to Climate Change. Millions of animals are slaughtered by the hour for human consumption. And a meat-centered diet is a major factor in Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes and all major diseases.

By adopting a plant-based diet and a vegan lifestyle, individuals can save the lives of animals, save their own lives from obesity and disease, and end Global warming. THE VEGAN COOKBOOK : 497 RECIPES is a healthy, nutritious resource of great recipes, free from any animal products.

THE VEGAN COOKBOOK

By Jack Truman

FREE EBOOK for a Limited Time

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/644653 

Jack Truman is an award-winning filmmaker and 30 year veteran of stage and film. A former professor at Texas A and M University, Truman has also appeared in several television series and major motion pictures. Combined, Truman's films have screened at over 400 film festivals worldwide to date. Jack was on the Short film Jury at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. He has a Master's degree in Communications and a Bachelor's degree in Business.

THE VEGAN COOKBOOK

By Jack Truman

FREE EBOOK for a Limited Time

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One Busy Month with Filmmaking, Writing & Running for Congress

THE UNDERGROUND FILMMAKER

It's one busy month.

This month I've been making movies, writing and campaigning for my Congress campaign.

The shoot for the documentary film is clipping along. One day at a time.

Our short films continue to clip along and rock the film festival circuit. This week, I received invites to submit short films to another 15 film festivals around the world. And this month, 4 of our newest films are screening at film festivals in Los Angeles, Seattle, Cyprus and South Africa.

Writing a new book right now. Have almost 200 pages done. Have about 70 more to go.

And the Congress campaign. Back in March, I filed for U.S. Congress as a Democratic candidate. 10 years ago, I won the primary with over 70 percent of the vote, and received over 35 percent of the vote in the General Election with no money and no contributions. Here, 10 years later, it'll be interesting to see what happens. The primary is in August. So for the primary, I'm doing a self-funded no budget campaign. Let's see what happens.

Busy times in the middle of nowhere.

Moviemaking, Writing...and the Congress Campaign

THE UNDERGROUND FILMMAKER

It's been a busy week.

This last week I've been making movies, writing and campaigning for my Congress campaign.

Working on a documentary feature film right now. Have been for a couple of months. It'll take a few more months for shooting to wrap up. It's going to be a great one.

Also, our short films continue to clip along and rock the film festival circuit. Last week, I received invites to submit short films to over 50 film festivals around the world. And this month, 4 of our newest films are screening at film festivals in Los Angeles, Seattle, Cyprus and South Africa.

Writing a new book right now. Have 130 pages done. Have about 150 more to go.

And the Congress campaign. Back in March, I filed for U.S. Congress as a Democratic candidate. 10 years ago, I won the primary with over 70 percent of the vote, and received over 35 percent of the vote in the General Election with no money and no contributions. Here, 10 years later, it'll be interesting to see what happens. The primary is in August. So for the primary, I'm doing a self-funded no budget campaign. Let's see what happens.

Busy times in the middle of nowhere.

How to Make a Movie With No Money

NO BUDGET FILMMAKING



Anyone can make a movie. With no money.

All you need is an idea, a camera and a computer.

Start with a short film. Spend a day shooting your idea. Transfer the footage from your camera to a computer. Edit it into a short film. Then submit it to film festivals around the world.

A lot goes into each process:

Development: an idea
Pre-production: putting it all together
Production: shooting the film
Post-production: editing the film
Distribution: playing your film on the film festival circuit.

Anyone can make a movie. With no money.



Pick a Project and Go With It

Anyone can make a movie. Anywhere. With no money.

I'm living proof. I've been in the entertainment business for over 30 years. Stage and film. First as an actor. Then as a writer. A director, now a filmmaker for the last 11 years.

As a filmmaker, my films have screened at over 400 film festivals worldwide. And have gathered a global cult following. With no money. No budget. Underground independent filmmaking.

If you have a camera and a computer, along with an idea, you can make a movie.

Declare Your Independence With No Budget Filmmaking

I'm a truly independent filmmaker.

No budget. Underground.

Been in the entertainment business for over 30 years. As an actor. Writer. Director. Producer. College Professor.

Screw Hollywood. You don't need to be in L.A. to make a movie.

You can make a movie anywhere. With no money.

All you need is a camera, computer and an idea.

Declare your independence. Let your voice be heard. The world deserves it.

 

NO BUDGET FILMMAKING

By Jack Truman



Making, Doing and Acting on Nothing

Well, it's a new year.

Getting things done on nothing.
Making things happen on nothing.

Enjoying what has been abandoned.
Enjoying and working with what others leave behind.

You don't need money to make things happen.
You don't need money to get things done.

Sing your song.
Make things happen.

Busy Times for Underground Filmmaking



What a Summer.

And this week, fall begins.

It's been some time since I've been able to write anything. So much going on.

Our 2 new short films are taking the independent film world by storm. DOCKERY & SON had it's World Premiere in Arizona back in January; and has screened over 20 film festivals worldwide so far this year. This weekend, it's screening in Birmingham at the Sidewalk Film Festival.

Our newest film, the documentary short film HOLLYWOOD GALS had its World Premiere the beginning of this month in Iowa at the Snake Alley Film Festival and won Runner Up, Best Documentary Film. This month, it's screened festivals in Iowa, Oregon and Indiana. Next month, HOLLYWOOD GALS screens in California; DOCKERY & SON in California; THE ACCEPTABLE SIN at 2 festivals in India; and October and November has screenings already lining up for our films!!! Screenings already lined up in Washington, Oregon, Oklahoma and India. With more to come.

Last week, we got HOLLYWOOD GALS off to Sundance. And weekly, receive about 15 to 20 invitations from film festivals from around the world to submit our films.

I love being a truly independent underground filmmaker.

Here's a partial list of film festivals we're screening at from this month until November:

AUGUST 2015

HOLLYWOOD GALS - Snake Alley Film Festival - Iowa
HOLLYWOOD GALS - Portland Rising Film Festival - Oregon
HOLLYWOOD GALS - Middlecoast Film Festival - Indiana
DOCKERY & SON - Sidewalk Film Festival - Alabama

SEPTEMBER 2015

HOLLYWOOD GALS - Joshua Tree Film Festival - California
THE ACCEPTABLE SIN - Voices From the Waters Festival - India
THE ACCEPTABLE SIN - Int'l Film Fest of Shimla - India

OCTOBER 2015

TITS - Post Alley Film Festival - Washington
HOLLYWOOD GALS - Portland Rising Film Festival - Oregon

NOVEMBER 2015

HOLLYWOOD GALS - Eyecatcher Film Festival - Oklahoma
THE ACCEPTABLE SIN - Cineframe - India

And here's just a taste of what else has happened in 2015:

DOCKERY & SON has screened film festivals in Louisiana, Arizona, California, Alabama, New York, Mississippi, Albania, and Tirana

TITS has screened in Albania and the UK

THE ACCEPTABLE SIN has screened festivals in Los Angeles and the UK

PHONE SEX GRANDMA, THE OUTHOUSE and WOODY THE REDNECK have screened film festivals in Los Angeles

What a year. And it's only August.

It's amazing what you can do as a filmmaker when you have no money.

 

NO BUDGET FILMMAKING

By Jack Truman:

 



Underground Filmmaking in Los Angeles

The Underground Filmmaker

It's easy to make a movie. If you want to make a movie.

All you have to do is start making your movie.

I'm living proof that anyone can make a movie. With no money. And be a well known filmmaker around the world.

All you have to do to start is get a cheap camera and start shooting.

Well, I'm here in Hollywood. Got back here in November from back home in the Ozarks, and over these first 4 months here in Los Angeles, it's been maddening. Things have been taking off with a bang.

The free monthly short film screening series I started back home, we brought here to L.A.; and it's exploded. Every month, we have a free short film screening event at different bars across Los Angeles, and get huge turnouts:



Back in November, I began shooting a No Budget feature film documentary about actors trying to make it in Hollywood. And shooting is clipping along. There's a lot of actors in this city:



My latest short film, the brand new documentary short DOCKERY & SON had its World Premiere last month at a film festival in Louisiana. And next month, screens film festivals in Arizona, California and Indiana:

Phoenix Film Festival
Riverside Film Festival
River Bend Film Festival

And that doesn't include everything else going on in this city right now.

Being here in Los Angeles, a creative mind finds the time to shine. And you don't have to be with the big name studios to get your work out and seen in this city. Screw the artificial Hollywood film industry. People in this city are hungry for original, no budget film.

Underground filmmaking. It rocks. I love it.

I love being a filmmaker. I love making movies with no money.

Now Casting Feature Documentary Film about Actors in Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD ACTORS

A Feature Documentary Film

Directed by Jack Truman

Dixie Films is casting for the documentary feature film HOLLYWOOD ACTORS, a film about a handful of actors trying to make it in Hollywood. Directed by award winning filmmaker Jack Truman.

Seeking all ages and types.

We are an award - winning indie film team who's films have screened at over 300 film festivals worldwide to date.

Copy and credit provided.

BREAKDOWN:

20's Actor - Male/Female, all types, 20-29

Middle Aged Actor - Male/Female, all types, 30-45

Fifty-Something Actor - Male/Female, all types, 50-60

Senior Actor - Male/Female, all types, 60-80

Black Actor - Male/Female, all types, 18-55

Hispanic Actor - Male/Female, all types, 18-55

Asian Actor - Male/Female, all types, 18-55


Email Headshot to: hollywoodactorsmovie@gmail.com


Thank you for your time

HOLLYWOOD ACTORS
A Feature Documentary Film
Directed by Jack Truman

Monthly Short Film Screening Series Comes to the Ozarks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW SHORT FILM SCREENING SERIES COMES TO THE OZARKS

Free Monthly Touring Film Series for the 4 States to Start in Lamar June 28th

Burbank, California – Hollywood's independent film world is coming to the 4 states.

Ozark Shorts, a new groundbreaking free traveling film festival in the 4 states, will start on June 28^th in Lamar.

This unique event is an Ozarks monthly traveling short film series of family-friendly short films from around the world.

“People in the 4 states need to be given the opportunity to see great independent films from around the world they would otherwise never get the opportunity to see”, said the festival's founder Jack Truman. “There is a great creative world of short filmmakers that want to share their art and get their messages out. Everyone should have the chance to see great art without paying a cent”.

Truman, an award – winning independent filmmaker and 4 state native, came up with the idea for a free film festival for the 4 states while his own films were playing worldwide on the film festival circuit.

“Over the last 10 years, I've had the fortunate experience of having my film work screen around the world to independent film audiences”, states Truman. “There's so many cultures, experiences, lives and topics that people never get to know about. And film festivals, whether big or small, offer their local community the chance to see a touch of these different cultures and lifestyles. I've never found anything here back home in the Ozarks that's given this community the chance to share this artistic experience. Hopefully, this screening series will open a new door to people's eyes in the 4 states”.

The first screening event is scheduled Saturday June 28^th at 1:00 pm in the Lamar Library at 10^th and Cherry in Lamar, Missouri. Selected filmmakers will be in attendance from around the world to visit and discuss their screened film.

Future monthly screenings will take place in different towns each month in the 4 state area at local libraries, senior citizen centers, churches and other venues.

For more information about screening events and having a free event in your town, visit Ozark Shorts on Facebook at http://facebook.com/ozarkshorts

OZARK SHORTS

A Free Monthly Short Film Screening Series

https://www.facebook.com/ozarkshorts

Making a Movie in the Middle of Nowhere

Anyone can make a movie.

Anywhere.

Look where I am. I just left Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, and have returned back home to my property in the Ozarks in a ghost town of less than 20 people. Making a feature film here over the next 6 months.

Check it out:

https://www.facebook.com/junkthemovie 

Make your movie.

If you need help, let me know. Email me at dixiefilms@gmail.com

Need help making a movie? Check out my new book

NO BUDGET FILMMAKING:

THE OUTHOUSE

Award winning Slamdance $99 Short Film!!!

Directed by Jack Truman