Production Tips

Practical advice, product updates, and workflow tips for modern filmmakers.

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Visualize Your Story Like a Pro: Introducing Pzaz Storyboards

We're excited to announce the launch of a brand-new feature in Pzaz that will revolutionize how you plan and visualize your film projects — say hello to Storyboards!

Vincent Weberink·13 May 2025·4 min read

News & Updates

Pzaz Update – May 2025 System Release 1

A new wave of updates to Pzaz, designed to streamline your production workflow and give you more control over your creative process.

Vincent Weberink·7 May 2025·3 min read

News & Updates

Pzaz Update – April 2025 System Release

Let's bring you up to speed on our latest product update, including workflow templates, manage section improvements, and UX overhaul.

Tom Emmerson·18 April 2025·4 min read

News & Updates

Product update – March 2025

Get ready for our latest product update! Spring is just around the corner, and we've released a fresh new update to Pzaz with several new features, improvements, and bug fixes.

Tom Emmerson·24 March 2025·3 min read

News & Updates

February Update

User-rights, collaborators, scriptwriting elements management, knowledge base, group chats, active user status, and much more in the February update.

Valentine Rozkolodko·18 February 2025·4 min read

News & Updates

Pzaz Release – HAPPY NEW YEAR UPDATE

Introducing Proposals, the long-awaited Moodboard, interactive chat support, and numerous bug fixes in the Pzaz Happy New Year update.

Valentine Rozkolodko·31 December 2024·3 min read

News & Updates

Pzaz Release – November 2024 Updates

November 2024 brings PDF script export, Inbox improvements with Kanban view, refreshed settings design, and numerous bug fixes to Pzaz.

Valentine Rozkolodko·23 November 2024·3 min read

News & Updates

Pzaz – Import/Export Update

Introducing script import/export in .FDX and .PDF formats, inbox folder management with Kanban view, and numerous UI improvements.

Valentine Rozkolodko·30 October 2024·2 min read

Production & Producing

The Rule Of 3 In Filmmaking

Explore how the timeless Rule of Three shapes character dynamics, plot structures, love triangles, and visual storytelling across cinema and literature.

Vincent Weberink·25 October 2024·8 min read

News & Updates

PZAZ – Major Feature Update

Discover the new scriptwriting features, Assist Mode, VOIP calls, and more in this major Pzaz platform update.

Valentine Rozkolodko·17 October 2024·4 min read

News & Updates

Introducing New Inbox Feature and Various Bugfixes

Improvements to existing features, a new powerful Inbox tool to keep you organized, and several bug fixes reported by our users.

Vincent Weberink·16 September 2024·3 min read

News & Updates

New Functionality – Updates and Enhancements

Introducing the new Tools section with Film Info Tool, shooting days planning improvements, workspace permissions, and various bug fixes.

Vincent Weberink·23 August 2024·3 min read

News & Updates

New Features: Shooting Planning & Stripboard

Introducing the Shooting Planning Tool – plan shooting days, manage scenes, locations, weather, crew, and track progress with the new Strip Board.

Vincent Weberink·16 August 2024·3 min read

News & Updates

New Features And Fixes in Our Latest Release!

Scenes, Shots, Storyboard improvements, navigation updates, and important bug fixes in the latest Pzaz release.

Vincent Weberink·30 July 2024·3 min read

Film Business School

Pzaz: The Filmmaker's Secret Weapon

Discover how Pzaz revolutionises your filmmaking process with comprehensive task management, collaboration tools, and creative features designed for filmmaker entrepreneurs.

Vincent Weberink·17 February 2024·12 min read

Film Business School

The Filmmaker's Essential Lean Plan for Success

A filmmaker-adapted Lean Startup Plan covering value proposition, customer segments, distribution channels, revenue streams, competition, partnerships, measuring success, and budgeting.

Vincent Weberink·27 February 2024·18 min read

Film Business School

Strategic Planning for Filmmakers: Navigating Business Plans for Success

From initial idea to final screen product, this guide breaks down the key types of business plans filmmakers need for securing funding, budgeting, marketing, and distribution.

Vincent Weberink·26 February 2024·20 min read

Film Business School

Navigating the Sunk Cost Fallacy in Filmmaking: A Guide for Producers and Directors

Understanding the sunk cost fallacy and learning to navigate its pitfalls is essential for filmmakers who aim to balance artistic ambition with financial prudence.

Vincent Weberink·23 February 2024·12 min read

Film Business School

Mastering the Business of Creativity: Adapting the Business Canvas Model for Film, TV, and Video Production

A comprehensive guide to adapting the Business Model Canvas for filmmakers, TV producers, and video creators — covering value proposition, customer segments, channels, partnerships, costs, and revenue streams.

Vincent Weberink·19 February 2024·25 min read

Film Business School

Mastering the Art of Value Hypothesis: A Filmmaker's Strategic Blueprint

A comprehensive guide to the Value Hypothesis and Value Proposition Canvas, offering filmmakers a strategic blueprint for understanding audiences and crafting compelling value propositions.

Vincent Weberink·18 February 2024·20 min read

Discoveries & Beginings

Pzaz, Where Films Are Made

The start of our journey to empower filmmaker entrepreneurs — a behind-the-scenes story of passion, purpose, and the mission to revolutionise independent filmmaking.

Vincent Weberink·15 February 2024·5 min read

News & Updates

Pzaz TV Offers Independent Film Productions a Gateway to Success

Pzaz TV repositions itself as the matchmaker of European independent feature films, facilitating a new gateway for independent film producers to access global viewers.

Vincent Weberink·1 January 2021·4 min read

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