ABSTRACT
Producing a micro-movie using the DIY model arguable requires more discipline than an average-budget movie because there is less time, less money and no fallback or recourse if falling behind schedule. Eric B. Fleischman has produced nine micro-budget movies in three years since graduating from USC School of Cinematic Arts, including two Sundance 2016 selections Carnage Park and Sleight; plus Recovery, The Remains, Ritual, Outlaw and Two-Bit Waltz. This chapter covers his first film, made while an undergraduate, the documentary Paladar financed by Kickstarter; licenses to iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Xbox, Playstation and YouTube Movies; the minimum guarantee (MG); Blumhouse; GoDigital/Amplify; making a feature for $25,000; Continental Media; American Film Market; Lions Gate/After Dark Films; Redbox; Clara Mamet; Jared Gilman (Moonrise Kingdom); Monterey Media; Spotlight Entertainment; limited liability company (LLC); articles of incorporation; department-head pool; talent pool; VOD bonuses; Fintage House; collection account management; backend bonuses; low budget SAG-AFTRA agreement; Darrell Wheat; Mickey Keating; Tyler Shields; advice to new producers.
