Can Filmmakers Make Money by Adding a ‘Tip Jar’ to the Credits? ‘Dolly’ Filmmakers Find Out

How do you make sufficient cash to assist your self as an unbiased filmmaker? It is practically unattainable. So these scrappy filmmakers tried one thing new.Moviegoers at this 12 months’s version of Implausible Fest had been in for a shock when the credit of the horror world premiere Dolly rolled: a number of QR codes lingered on display. In case you preferred the film, you may tip the filmmakers instantly, by means of Venmo, Money App, Zelle, and PayPal (these hyperlinks are reside in case you assist the thought): “Dolly” tip jar finish creditsWitchcraft Movement Image CompanyIn addition to the tip jar, additionally they put themselves within the film to seek out a further income stream as actors, they usually’ve since added to their web site a high-priced alternative to be within the sequel to Dolly as one of many victims. On this episode of the No Movie College Podcast, NFS Founder Ryan Koo discusses these improvements — and the making of the movie Dolly — with writer-director Rod Blackhurst, producer Noah Lang, and producer Ross O’Connor:On this episode, we focus on: Why the Dolly group added a “tip jar” on the finish of their film utilizing QR codesHow creating further income streams as actors and content material creators is perhaps a brand new mannequin for indie filmmakersThe story behind casting wrestler Max the Impaler as DollyUsing 16mm movie to reinforce the grindhouse horror tone and the challenges of every day delivery undeveloped reelsThe VFX, SFX, and modifying craft that made the gore and kills land effectivelyThe DIY spirit that fueled each a part of this low-budget horror’s productionPutting themselves within the movie for potential SAG residualsPlans to construct Dolly right into a franchise, and the playful spirit they carry to thatThe lesson that correct channels aren’t at all times the most effective path—generally you simply DM a star and see what happensGuestsResources:Subscribe to the No Movie College Podcast on:Get your query answered on the podcast by emailing podcast@nofilmschool.comListen to earlier appearances by Rod Blackhurst and Noah Lang on the NFS podcast right here:Hearken to extra episodes of the No Movie College podcast proper right here: