Resources

A lot of people don't realize the resources around them. Sometimes you just have to ask. Look for people who specialize in the area of what you need. And ask them. If you need artwork, look for a graphic design major. If you need people to do stunts and not act, look for stunt groups, martial arts places. If you need attack dogs, look for dog training academies, K-9 Units.

You might be thinking "Oh, they won't agree to help" or "I don't have money to pay them.". Sometimes you just have to ask. You have a lot more to offer than you think. You are offering them publicity, a chance to be on a film, and things they can put on their portfolio. Sell your product, and make them want to support your project.

One of my friends needed to burn a house down for a DF2 project of his. He contacted several fire departments to find a abandoned house they could burn down. The firefighters were extremely co-operative. They found a house and were able to burn it down. It served as good practice for new firefighters. All of this was done for free.

In this video DevinSuperTramp talks about how he gets funding and help on his videos [3:15]. Also has cute puppies!

Think of what you need. Who would be best for that job. And talk to them! Explore and weigh your options. Think of who your project appeals to, how it can benefit them, and ways you can exploit that. So go out there, and see what resources are at your disposal. You'll never know if you don't look~