I’ve been writing about movies, independent filmmaking, screenwriting, editing and technology for a while now. In all honesty, updating The Athletic Nerd everyday has truly become a passion of mine. Since I began this blog, I’ve written hundreds of posts in a variety of topics related to film, television and 17 West Productions. This page [...]
Posts Tagged ‘no budget filmmaking’
The Climb’s Technical Specs
I am not a technical encyclopedia. I’m okay admitting that I’m not an expert when it comes to video specs, codecs, formats and which camera shoots the best at night. I thought it would be a good idea to put some stats up for The Climb. Especially when it comes to how little we spent [...]
Low Budget Filmmaking: The Climb’s Budget
A while back, I wrote a post about producing a short film for little money. Click here to read: No Budget Filmmaking. I wanted to follow that up by discussing the final cost of The Climb. Essentially, we were saved by borrowing equipment. It also helped that our cast and crew were willing to give [...]




