I created a couple web pages that may be of interest to young writer-producer-director auteur types, like I was a very long time ago.

Three public domain properties suitable for first feature:
http://www.duckdiversified.com/movies/movies.html

Internet publicity A-to-Z: http://www.duckdiversified.com/publicity/publicity.html

Star Power tutorial:
http://www.duckdiversified.com/stars/stars.html

Experienced people will benefit most from the Publicity resource, which is comprehensive and current. I know it's probably hopeless trying to educate or influence creative young filmmakers, but you only get to make a first feature once (obviously), and I suggest that it's sensible to consider what might actually succeed in winning an audience. The three suggested projects vary in size and format. I had my shot at a first feature in 1984. Wonderful experience. Your turn.

Cheers,
Uncle Al