Here you'll find stacks of useful stuff: advice and practical information. Remember these are general suggestions and there are probably a million other ways of doing things. This page is divided into two sections:

The "Advice" section gives you advice on how to do specific things and other information. "Practical Documents" contains useful tipsheets and other documents.

Don't forget to browse our Reading page to find recommended books that could also help you out.

ADVICE
Let us know if there are any other Advice topics you'd like to see here.

• HOW DO I WRITE A SCRIPT?
  
  
• BINDING YOUR SCRIPT THE HOLLYWOOD WAY
  
  
• HOW DO I BECOME A DIRECTOR?
  
  
• HOW DO I RAISE MONEY FOR MY FILM?
  
  
• HOW DO I CHOOSE - FILM OR VIDEO?
  
  
• HOW TO WRITE A SCREENPLAY, OR A CREATIVE OR ARGUMENTATIVE ARTICLE
  by Janet van Eeden-Harrison.
  

PRACTICAL DOCUMENTS

• THE CORRECT FORMAT FOR SCREENPLAYS
  Compiled by Stanton & Associates Literary Agency
  
  
• THE FILMMAKER'S BILL OF RIGHTS
  What should you expect in a distribution deal. Compiled by Mark Litwak.

FILM SCHOOLS

Please note.
The SA Film Site has NO affiliation to any Film Schools. We simply offer the advice above, this is not a certificate course, and we do not host workshops or have a prospectus. For Film School Information, please click here, or visit the film school below.