Frugal Film Projects: San Diego Chapter

Where frugality inspires creativity.

Welcome to the San Diego Chapter of Frugal Film Projects.

San Diego frugal screenwriters

The San Diego Frugal Screenwriter's Group is for writers who want to write scripts and turn them into short, no budget films in collaboration with other frugal filmmakers. Screenwriters are welcome to write their own scripts or collaborate with other frugal screenwriters. There is no experience necessary, just a passion to write scripts and turn them into films.

Writing scripts for no budget films

Frugal Screenwriters write scripts individually or in with other screenwriters with the intent to turn their scripts into short, frugal films in collaboration with other like-minded frugal filmmakers.  

San Diego Frugal Screenwriter's Group

The San Diego Frugal Screenwriter’s Group meets on a regular basis to discuss and critique scripts.  The meetings are hybrid, both in person and virtual, so everyone can participate.  To join the San Diego Chapter of the Frugal Screenwriter’s Group, click on the Join Now button below and fill out the interest form at the bottom of the page.

Script Analysis Forum

In the Script Analysis Forum screenwriters are welcome to post their scripts for analysis and critiques by fellow screenwriters.  Visit our Script Analysis Forum by clicking on the Script Analysis Forum button below.

SAN DIEGO FRUGAL ACTING GROUP

Actors and actresses hone their craft acting in Frugal Films

The San Diego Frugal Acting Group is for actors and actresses who want to act in frugal films and participate in live script readings with Frugal Screenwriters while building and improving their skills, developing their range by studying the fundamentals of acting, such as character development, script analysis, and the use of vocal and physical techniques to portray a character. All are welcome, from raw beginners to seasoned veterans.

San Diego Frugal Acting Group

The San Diego Frugal Acting Group is open to all actors and actresses interested in performing in creative, no budget films.  Members of the San Diego Frugal Acting Group will also participate in live and virtual script readings.  To join the San Diego Chapter of the Frugal Acting Group click on the Join Now button and fill out the interest form at the bottom of the page.

SAN DIEGO FRUGAL FILMMAKER'S GROUP

Where frugality inspires creativity

The San Diego Frugal Filmmaker's Group is for creative individuals interested in making short, no-budget films. Frugal Filmmakers can get involved in any aspect of filmmaking, including directing, editing, cinematography, lighting, sound, makeup, storyboarding, music composition and production assistant. There is room for everyone, and no experience is required to join.

SAN DIEGO FRUGAL FILMMAKER'S GROUP

How to join Frugal Film projects

Click on the "Join Now" button below any of the crew member descriptions below and fill out the Frugal Film Projects' Interest Form at the bottom of the page.

SCREENWRITER

The screenwriter crafts a compelling story, develops well-rounded characters, and writes engaging dialogue that will bring the story to life on the screen.

ACTORS & ACTRESSES

The actors and actresses bring characters to life on the big screen, captivating audiences with their performances and contributing to the storytelling process through their interpretation of scripts and portrayal of emotions.

DIRECTOR​

Film Director responsibilities include reading and editing scripts, directing film crews and actors, and overseeing the production of the final film. Ultimately, you will work with Actors and other individuals on set to ensure the film matches your creative vision for the final production.

EDITOR

Film editors assemble footage of feature films, television shows, documentaries, and industrials into a seamless end product. They manipulate plot, score, sound, and graphics to refine the overall story into a continuous and enjoyable whole.

CINEMATOGRAPHER

A cinematographer, also known as a Director of Photography, is in charge of the camera and the lighting crew. They’re the person responsible for creating the look, color, lighting, and for framing of every single shot in a film.

LIGHTING

The lighting director is responsible for the look and feel of the images that make up a movie. Lighting directors need to be knowledgeable about a wide range of lighting equipment to achieve the desired mood, atmosphere, and effects required in each scene.

SOUND ENGINEER

The soundtrack engineer is responsible for producing a recording or live performance. The soundtrack engineer balances and adjusts sound using audio effects, mixing, as well as many other sound techniques. The recordings produced can than be used for film and television soundtracks.

MAKEUP ARTIST

Movie Makeup Artist responsibilities include designing each character’s look, applying makeup products on actors’ faces and bodies and using prosthetics to create special makeup effects.

STORYBOARDS

Storyboard artists help the head of story create a visual representation of the animation’s narrative. Storyboard artists translate the script and the director’s vision into pictures. They produce a series of panels of images to plan the shots and ensure continuity between them.

MUSIC COMPOSITION

A film composer creates the musical score that accompanies a film, which is called the film score.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

A Production Assistant’s tasks can and often vary from day to day. Generally, they are responsible for printing and distributing scripts, running errands for Directors and Producers and relaying messages between other members to ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS

Whatever your goals are in the film industry, Frugal Films welcomes you! Our goal is to make films for the sheer joy of filmmaking.  To join, simply fill out the form below and check off your areas of interest.

Fill out and submit the Frugal Film Projects' Interest Form for the San Diego Chapter and be sure to include every activity you would like to join. (You can join as many as you like.)