Contractual issues are often overlooked because there seems to be so much going on around that it becomes less important. However, after you shoot, this becomes the most important for image rights and releases.

Pre-production is the all-important preparation period that ensures your film gets made the way you envisage it.

Casting is an essential element in finding good actors to play the right parts in your film. This is often overlooked because a first time filmmaker wants the production to look great, and have the professional touch

Now that you have your script polished and you feel comfortable taking the next step, you need to think about how much everything is going to cost.

Every good short starts with a great script. Your most important asset is a well thought out story that is engaging whether its 3 or 30 minutes.

Hollywood producer Gary Goldstein has been behind some of the biggest box office hits in cinema. His films, such as Pretty Woman , Under Siege and the Mothman Prophecies have collectively grossed over a billion dollars worldwide