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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[onnivision]

I liked his statement: “become comfortable with being uncomfortable “

[AlexiOuzas]

"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!

[filmcourage]

What questions do you have about starting a production company?

[manilamartin]

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.

[buraktatar]

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.

[Nolan.Gurule]

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.

[francosalinas]

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.

[Timyeahhh]

So many people say “I started a company” as if it’s easy but I don’t know where to even start

[untundro]

Everything was answered I like this channel,

[Kaleboomskits]

Thank you Van. I am very grateful for your information and experience.

[chrissystewart]

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

[Kaleboomskits]

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

[niksatt]

I'm feeling some strong Garth from Wayne's World energy from this guy.

[Genbastudio]

Amazing interview, thanks for sharing!

[PurpleFistPictures]

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.

[maxsdad]

The VERY first thing you do is talk to an entertainment attorney. Period.

[RonnieQuillen]

Solid advice, gotta keep grinding. Loved his tone, super relaxing

[ortegacinema]

How do you get the money to make fiction short films/ feature films for profit? Who are the clients that you need to acquire?

[JasonLovesLife]

Just wanted to let you know you spelled Van Ditthavong wrong in the title of this video.

[davidirizarry]

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.