How “Efficiency” Will Kill Your Film Project
One of the fastest ways to destroy your film project is to conflate efficiency with productivity. This happens…
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The Only Way To Be A Better Director
If your goal is to become a better director, there is only one way: Make more films. No amount…
PODCAST: Shooting A No-Crew / No Permit Feature On Blackmagic With Filmmaker Dave Hill
In this episode, I’m joined by director and photographer Dave Hill to discuss the making of his second…
PODCAST: Making A No Crew Feature Supported By David Lowery With Filmmaker Julian Sol Jordan
In this episode, I’m joined by filmmaker Julian Sol Jordan to talk about his self-made debut feature Real Life —…
PODCAST: DP’ing For Tyler Perry Studios, Jared Leto, Tom Delonge & More With Cinematographer Justyn Moro
In this episode, I am joined by DP Justyn Moro, whose cinematography career has included collaborations with artists…
PODCAST: From Viral YouTube Shorts To A Multi-Million Dollar Feature Debut With Felipe Vargas
In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Felipe Vargas – whose viral horror short films helped him…
PODCAST: Shooting An 8 Day Feature Film Using “Structured Improv” With Director Christopher Folkens
In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Christopher Folkens to discuss his debut feature film The Catalyst – a…
PODCAST: Making A Linklater-Style Feature Film Over 2 Years With Filmmaker Clinton Cornwell
In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Clinton Cornwell to discuss his feature film 12 Months, which he…
PODCAST: Making 4 Features & Building a Sustainable Indie Film Model With Nick Psinakis
In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Nick Psinakis to discuss his journey creating four feature films…
Using Cognitive Dissonance To Level Up Your Storytelling
Almost every student film or early short made by a filmmaker is plagued with the same underlying issue.…
How THE WHITE LOTUS Achieves Its Distinct Tone
One of the hardest but most crucial parts of your job as a director is controlling the tone…
5 Genius Filmmaking Tactics From ADOLESCENCE
Everyone is talking about the new Netflix mini-series Adolescence, which consists of 4 episodes, each shot in a…
