How to Make a Movie We all love watching movies. Learning how to make a movie doesn't have to be that difficult. Sure, it's a lot like trying to juggle oranges and chainsaws convincingly. But overall most folks absolutely LOVE the filmmaking process! So let's cover some of the basic steps. We'll assume you already have a great story and script. If not, then check out my Filmmaking Crash Course for some great writing exercises. Get a Camera Now you might say, "Well, I know how to make a movie, but I don't have a camera." Don't worry. When I say camera, I mean any sort of device that shoots video or film. These are all cameras: Smartphone Camcorder Your Granddad's Super 8 A Laptop Tablet Okay, I know the purists are going to say that you need an incredible cinematic camera that shoots 4K and costs thousands to make a good high-quality film. But the truth is that most of us are not trying to win an Oscar, we are trying to tel...