How Do You Finish Your Film? The First Feature: AMATEUR [Episode 8]

In this episode of our step-by-step podcast on how to get your first feature made, using my Netflix Film Amateur as a case study, we go through post-production.

Click the play button on the Soundcloud player above to listen, or listen to our other deep-dive episodes of The First Feature.

In Episode 8 we cover:

• Moving from production into post-production.
• How to maintain an ideal working relationship between director and editor.
• What can you do in production that will make post easier?
• How do you keep your film fresh after watching it hundreds of times?
• How do you pick the perfect temp score?
• What are the VFX and color grading processes like for an indie feature?
• What is the value of a test screening?
• When do you know you’re ready for a picture lock?

... and more.

If you have questions about the making of the Netflix Original Film Amateur — or about your own feature project — you can ask me at firstfeature@nofilmschool.com or find me on twitter @ryanbkoo.

Here's the trailer for the feature Amateur. Watch it now on Netflix!