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Full Sigma FP Review & 4K RAW Video Samples
December 5, 2019

Last month I picked up a Sigma FP and have already put it to the test on a number of shoots. So far, I’m quite impressed. While the camera does …


Blog  / Directing & Producing  / News  / Work
Check Out My Interview On No Film School About Our Upcoming Feature Film PSYCHOSYNTHESIS
December 4, 2019

No Film School just interviewed me all about the process of making my micro-budget feature film: PSYCHOSYNTHESIS. We take a deep dive into the entire journey behind this film, outlining …


Blog  / News
25% Off All My LUTs & Courses For Black Friday & Cyber Monday!
November 29, 2019

At the request of many readers and members of this community, I’m putting all of my products on sale right now for Black Friday & Cyber Monday! This limited time sale …


Blog  / Editing
Cutting My Latest Feature “Psychosynthesis” On FCP X – Still My Favorite Creative Editorial Tool
November 15, 2019

Almost a year ago I began production on my upcoming feature film Psychosynthesis, which will be premiering in the coming months. I have some very exciting news on that front …


Blog  / Podcast  / Podcasts
PODCAST: Making & Distributing An Ambitious $250K Debut Feature With LA-Based Filmmaker Brad Raider
October 31, 2019

This week, my guest is Brad Raider - a fellow LA based filmmaker who made his debut feature Kensho at the Bedfellow on a budget of $250,000. Over the course of …


Blog  / Directing & Producing  / News
The Micro-Budget Feature Filmmaking Masterclass Is Here – Enroll Today!
October 29, 2019

It’s been a long time coming, but today I’m finally releasing my Micro-Budget Feature Filmmaking Masterclass! This nearly 6 hour video course serves as an actionable blueprint to take you from …


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How To Hack Your Browser To See Which Film Festivals Are Actually Watching Your Movie
October 28, 2019

If you’re a filmmaker who regularly submits your work to film festivals, listen up! This easy little trick will help you keep tabs on the festivals you’re submitting to, and …


Blog  / Podcast  / Podcasts
PODCAST: How To Raise Funds For Your Indie Feature With Making Movies Is Hard Co-Host Alrik Bursell
October 25, 2019

This week, I’m joined by Alrik Bursell - co-host of the very popular Making Movies Is Hard Podcast. Alrik is currently in the midst of fundraising for his upcoming feature …


Blog  / Cinematography  / DSLR  / Gear  / Reviews
Why I Just Bought The New Sigma FP Mirrorless Camera For Filmmaking
October 17, 2019

There have been a ton of new camera announcements and releases over the past year, but perhaps none more interesting than Sigma’s brand new FP mirrorless. It offers some of …


Blog  / Podcast  / Podcasts
PODCAST: Post-Production Sound For Indie Filmmakers With Woody Woodhall Of Allied Post
October 10, 2019

Most indie filmmakers are guilty of overlooking the importance of sound, but my guest this week - Woody Woodhall - is here to change that. Woody is an acclaimed post-audio …