Shooting Crime Movies
handled many of the problems that came up on set. If you have a weak UPM you would have to handle many more of the problems as the filmmaker you might not have to.
On an independent movie shoot, everyone pitches in everywhere. You will have zero time to play hotshot filmmaker. Be sure to check your ego when making a movie. If you expect to sit back while your crew busts their humps and not get your hands dirty you are headed for trouble. Your crew works with you, not for you is they way I see it. I was blessed with two of the best film crews you could get on Consignment and In With Thieves.
When time is against you, which it always will be, shoot what you need to finish the movie. Sure, you want to get that amazing magic hour shot or set up the cool dolly shot. Sometimes you have to choose where to take your creative stand to see your
