How One Person Can Start A Production Company - Van Ditthavong
Writer/Director/Photographer Van Ditthavong is the founding partner and executive producer of goPOP FILMS - a creative content studio and production company. He has taught at the New York Film Academy (Los Angeles) and UCLA Extension - where he received the 2015 Outstanding Instructor of the Year honor for the Visual Arts Department. His latest project is his feature directing debut, ALL ROADS TO PEARLA (starring Alex MacNicoll, Addison Timlin, Nick Chinlund, and Dash Mihok) and produced by Red Entertainment and goPOP FILMS.
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I liked his statement: “become comfortable with being uncomfortable “
"there's a reason it's called the movie business" - loved Van's point of having to like the business side of things, it's a big part!
love this. When I would tell people I borrowed money from my parents to start my photography business, I would always get a bunch of "rich kid" responses. Money is part of the business. There is no getting around it.
@Chaoticvideo
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with being a rich kid. If you can borrow from your parents go for it and don’t listen to that bunch of morons.
@postproductions2466
Жыл бұрын
I get my money from your mom too
What a calm personality.
@domferretti
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, not buying it
@Gorboduc
3 жыл бұрын
I want an ASMR cut of him saying Um for ten hours.
@te9591
2 жыл бұрын
@@domferretti i am.
@BDLabs2
Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of George Lucas.
@tpcnynas
3 ай бұрын
Don't know what the h he is talking about! Such a terrible presentation.
See that’s how you know he is passionate because his vibe and the tone of his voice changed dramatically when he started talking about film.
Yeah this video needed some more specifics on the daily things of running his first project and how it’s different now that he’s grown.
So many people say “I started a company” as if it’s easy but I don’t know where to even start
Thank you Van. I am very grateful for your information and experience.
Amazing interview, thanks for sharing!
What questions do you have about starting a production company?
@hrsantiago
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is exactly the info I have been searching for.
@SaltedMallows
3 жыл бұрын
How do you pay the creatives properly
@SaltedMallows
3 жыл бұрын
What exactly does the producer do to contribute to the project? Can the creative director be the producer too?
@DDDDDDD34
3 жыл бұрын
What are the basics that are essential to make sure you have everything you need? What are the lessons learned?
@JasonLovesLife
3 жыл бұрын
How to handle investors' payouts? Is there a 3rd party service or are the investors sent reports with checks?
Thank you so much for this! This is right where I’m at. Just started Valiante Films llc, no equipment yet. Stepping forward. Goal is to bring my feature film #MysticJuna to reality. You guys are so on point. Thank you once again
@filmcourage
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats and best of luck!
I'm feeling some strong Garth from Wayne's World energy from this guy.
@abuserofwomen1385
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely not..
@suppositoryoftruth
2 жыл бұрын
I'm actually waiting for him to ask for his Swingline back. They're so much better than the Boston.
@te9591
2 жыл бұрын
No this is not Garth.
@DANAMIONLINE
2 жыл бұрын
😂
@valiantefilmsllc6396
2 жыл бұрын
And? I’m getting those uptight misconceiving people vibes from you
Thank you!
And here we are.
Great information 👍🏾🔥
This was great.
The VERY first thing you do is talk to an entertainment attorney. Period.
@LycanVisuals
3 жыл бұрын
I got one only in name and I'm going to use some of my stimmy on registering the domain for a website. When cash starys to roll in is that the time to register it as an llc?
@brownin329
3 жыл бұрын
It's not that easy. Most entertainment attorneys won't talk to you unless you are already established.
@darkenedskies9766
3 жыл бұрын
A business lawyer is who you want to talk to first. It's a business you are establishing first
@LycanVisuals
2 жыл бұрын
@Ghost Ghost Thanks, I'm trying not to be the starving artist type lol, currently im practicing wordpress for my website and still working on a business structure.
@LycanVisuals
2 жыл бұрын
@Ghost Ghost There were some business books I was recommended and the money spend on camera bodies I could just use that on a online business course or two.
I want to be an Entrepreneur in my film company. I want my own studio . Tyler Perry have his own studio in Atlanta. I want my own but different. To be honest I want to learn about Entrepreneur, Film & production companies because my long term goal having my own film business besides being an Entrepreneur
Good info
Unfortunately -and surprisingly- there’s not enough information on starting a production company and to run it. I love the channel however this video gave us nothing about how to get one and operate it. Go to legal zoom and open one isn’t enough. I wonder why filmmakers aren’t sharing more info on this crucial topic instead we hear all the cliche about how to go make a movie. There are enough of that.
@filmcourage
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Burak. We believe this is part one on this topic with Van. We have more coming where it does go a little deeper. And we will keep this in mind for future conversations.
@ringoffire1282
3 жыл бұрын
@Viliam Vacula, on the one hand, I agree with you, on the other hand, my competition is also the people I could work with. If I don't direct, I can act. If I don't act, I can produce. If I don't produce, I can write... if Some filmmakers would take their heads out of their ass, maybe, just maybe, they'll be able to be a part of way more projects than crying "I haven't been on a film set in 5 years because I didn't get to direct anything I had an interest in". Eventually, it comes down to being on a film set that there be a product to be edited to become the film, being a part of a project rather than always doing a specific role intended. For me, as long as I get to be on a film set and do anything for the film, I don't care what; I'm happy. After all, it's called filmmaking, right? PS, it's not all only for you to read Viliam. I'm just speaking my mind.
@buraktatar
3 жыл бұрын
@@filmcourage Thanks for responding. It would be great for the channel as well. If you can also have Film/Entertainment Lawyers - Accountants/ and Producers that actually hands-on dealing with those aspects. I recently had a free consultation with a lawyer/(award-winning both broadway and tv )producer who had the answers to all my questions however He charges almost a grand/hr. I would appreciate it and I believe many in your channel would be too. Thanks for the great content as well. Cheers.
@LPAFilm
3 жыл бұрын
@@kingzerkcees2987 Yes, that would be nice as well.
@LPAFilm
3 жыл бұрын
@@buraktatar Excellent post! I want to hear from Film/Entertainment Lawyers as well. Many indie filmmakers want to hear LEGAL interviews and stories...this is the most costly part of the filmmaking process IMO.
And and and and great info 💯
Solid advice, gotta keep grinding. Loved his tone, super relaxing
@corwingarber
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Super refreshing actually 🙏🏻
I like this but I need more 👍🏻
👉🏻 Great info! Thanks for sharing!
@filmcourage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Great content
@filmcourage
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Anyone in New York that wants to start their own Film production? I have a few screenplays and would like to collaborate with anyone who is passionate. We can work on mines and yours project.
It'd be nice to start a production company. We do some wedding and event films, but that's about it. It's hard to branch out to get more clients as I am not very charismatic. Sucks.
@heraldeventsandfilms5970
3 жыл бұрын
Stick to what you are doing if it is a viable business. Most low budget films simply lose that low budget and more.
@gianmisso4965
3 жыл бұрын
This guy isn't very charismatic either. Fucking go for it.
@BDLabs2
Жыл бұрын
Charisma is just a tool. If that doesn’t work for you, then use some other aspect of your personality that you find will strongly help you get more clients.
Great content.
@filmcourage
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Work with what you got.
How do you get the money to make fiction short films/ feature films for profit? Who are the clients that you need to acquire?
Great hat!
Just wanted to let you know you spelled Van Ditthavong wrong in the title of this video.
@filmcourage
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting us know, Jason!
@JasonLovesLife
3 жыл бұрын
@@filmcourage My pleasure. I love your videos.
Let's all band together and take down the IRS!! 🤣😤😫
hard to sit through....
Yo!! Is this guy INTENTIONALLY trying to NOT simply answer the question and give the goods !!!!?????
@BDLabs2
Жыл бұрын
Pretty much yes.
Turned it off at 4 minutes.
Don't use legal zoom. You'll end up in my office before you know it...
@BDLabs2
Жыл бұрын
😅
Can this guy talk more slowly and quietly and fall asleep like the viewers do ?? I met mice with more charisma
I can't deal with his tone... :S I'm losing all my energy.
@tiko545
3 жыл бұрын
😂
@vic2rvic
3 жыл бұрын
I actually love it. Go figure.
@LPAFilm
3 жыл бұрын
lol...
@BDLabs2
Жыл бұрын
@@vic2rvic Yeah. The guy has a cool vibe.