Email Slice of Americana Films!
THE FIRST MOVIE IS THE TOUGHEST
A few words from author and filmmaker Sid Kali…
“I’ve met people that talk about that amazing screenplay they are going to write or movie they’re going to make soon…very soon. “NOW” always beats “SOON.” You can’t wait for the perfect time to write that screenplay or make your movie, because there will never be a perfect time.
Putting off your creative dreams until someday rarely works. The creative fire usually dies out long before someday ever comes and you’re left wondering what would have happened if you just went for it.
If you have a serious creative desire to write, direct, and produce movies then take action. I don’t claim to be the person with every answer or can guarantee you will hit pay dirt with your screenplay or movie.
But I will tell you the truth which will greatly increase your chances for writing, directing and movie producing success. Cheers! Sid Kali“
This street smart book grew out of tough lessons learned making independent movies with limited film financing, time and resources. This is RAW UNCENSORED HONESTY on indie film production that will help you reach your own personal indie film production goals.
The First Movie is the Toughest by Sid Kali delivers practical screenwriting techniques, film financing strategies that work, movie directing tips, the producer’s checklist, post-production pitfalls to avoid, movie marketing, film distribution sales deals and much more hard-hitting insight.
There are other how-to books on making movies, but not many are as personal, entertaining and informative as this. A must read for screenwriters, directors, and producers along with the casual reader with their own great story idea for a movie.
Sid’s style and methods for making movies under the Slice of Americana Films banner has been covered in MovieMaker and Indie Slate magazines.
14 chapters and 258 pages of real film production experience and knowledge making and selling movies that are being distributed worldwide.
THE FIRST MOVIE IS THE TOUGHEST
- The Script Is The Backbone Of A Movie
- The Job Of A Movie Producer
- Creating A Realistic Movie Budget
- Shaking The Money Tree For Financing
- Finding And Hiring Actors
- The Director’s Chair
- It’s Time To Shoot The Movie. Now What?
- Filming Love Scenes And Nudity
- Craft Services
- Securing Music For A Soundtrack
- Getting Through Post-Production
- Independent Movie Distribution
- Marketing And Promotion On A Small Budget
- Film School Of Hard Knocks

[...] this Author: Get the inside scoop on writing, producing, directing, and movie distribution at Slice Of Americana Films. Check out the life and times of filmmaker Sid [...]
[...] There are other how-to books on making movies, but not many are as personal, entertaining and informative as this one is. All killer, no filler! Filmmaking Tactics That Work! [...]
[...] If you want proven tips on screenwriting, directing, acting, producing, and movie marketing – take action! [...]