Book Info Page ‘Making Movies Without Losing Money’

Posted on: October 28, 2020

This book is about the practical realities of the film market today and how to make a film while minimizing financial risk. Film is a risky investment and securing that investment is a huge challenge. The best way to get investors is to do everything Contine reading

The Dalai Lama: Scientist

Posted on: October 27, 2020

Roberta Munroe in conversation with director Dawn Engle. Bunker 15 works with Dawn Engle and 'Dalai Lama: Scientist' to reach 26 reviews and a 88% rating. Great Documentary from PeaceJam Foundation. Read The Film Collaborative's in depth Case Study here. Contine reading

The Mentor

Posted on: October 14, 2020

“The Mentor” is a movie that always wants to push things right to the edge. Unfortunately, it often pushesso far it slips off itself. A first feature from Moez Solis, the story starts with Nilah, a young, Black and desperate wannabe filmmaker in Oakland. Running into arthouse auteur Claire Adams, she begs her to … Continue reading “The Mentor”

Guide to a Virtual Cinema Release For Indie Filmmakers

Posted on: September 18, 2020

In 2015 Jason and Cameron shot a pilot called The Bellmen, which gained traction but for some reason was never green lit. This pilot, nonetheless, planted a seed for a feature idea as mentioned by Jason:“I had a friend from my Cornell Hotel School Contine reading

[Making Movies Without Losing Money]: Practical Lessons in Film Finance

Posted on: September 14, 2020

“Making Movies Without Losing Money” asks a cutthroat question in perfect correspondence to a cutthroat industry – How to make movies without losing money? The matter has most people in the film business squirming in chairs not knowing what to say. Contine reading

[Project Lodestar] Book Review: Making movies without losing money

Posted on: August 15, 2020

Harlow explains the risks and opportunities of making indie film In the complex and ambiguous world of film industry Daniel Harlow's book, published by Routledge in 2020, is – as the title says – like a guide to tackle, Contine reading

The Bellmen Case Study

Posted on: July 3, 2020

The Film Genre: Comedy Writers: Jason Adler and Cameron Fife Director: Cameron Fife Producer: Jason Adler Executive Producers: Kim Waltrip, Ken Schur Budget: SAG Modified Low Budget Co-Producers: Michael J Wickham, Samantha Herman World premiere: @ the Garden State Film Festival,March 2020 Development and Financing In 2015 Jason and Cameron shot a … Continue reading “The Bellmen Case Study”

An interview with the creator of the Charlotte-based Bunker 15 Films.

Posted on: June 26, 2020

Corner is a feature on Film Frenzy that focuses on those both in front of and behind the camera: actors, directors, writers, and other cinematic movers ‘n’ shakers of all stripes. In this installment, we interview Dan Harlow, the founder of the Charlotte, Contine reading

Tech Entrepreneur helps Indie Filmmakers get much-needed Press for their Projects

Posted on: September 26, 2019

With Sundance getting a mind-blowing 14,000 film applicants this year, it is more difficult than ever for small Indie films and filmmakers to stand out from the crowd. Daniel Harlow, a tech entrepreneur and founder of Bunker 15 Films, has a strategy that offers a glimmer of hope – even for small indie films with … Continue reading “Tech Entrepreneur helps Indie Filmmakers get much-needed Press for their Projects”

How to get your film reviewed

Posted on: July 26, 2019

Bunker 15 helps indie filmmakers reach their audience Getting an independent film noticed by critics has long bedeviled the low-budget, independent filmmaker. Often the indie has put almost every nickel into producing the picture, leaving Contine reading