The One Screenwriting Trick That Always Works (For Me)
Last week I had one of the best breakthroughs on a script that I’ve ever experienced – and…
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Why Backrooms & Obsession Do Not Offer The Same Lessons
We’re living through a defining moment in indie film right now, thanks to the massive success of both Backrooms and Obsession.…
The 2 Variables That Speed Up Production The Most
This week I shot a new short film (Crow), which I am very excited about. Here’s the logline:…
Treat Every Film Like It’s Your Last
Filmmakers consistently underestimate the potential of their work to their own detriment. Many of us have some kind…
Why Your Short Shouldn’t Be A Proof Of Concept (Whiplash Is The Exception)
Almost every filmmaker has the same strategy when it comes to short filmmaking – Use it as a…
How I Broke The 180 Degree Rule On My New Film
The first thing they teach you in film school is not to “cross the line”. Typically, when you’re…
The Genius Of An 80 Second Short Film
I recently stumbled upon one of the most effective short films I’ve seen in a while, and the runtime clocks…
How Too Much Input Can Kill Your Creativity
The creative process can be deceptive. When we set out on a project – a script, a shoot, an…
Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Every artist wants to grow and evolve. But outside of simply making new projects, there is really only one…
PODCAST: How to Make a Sub-$500K Feature In 14 Days With A Crew of 5 – An Interview With Filmmaker Cory Thibert
In this episode, I’m joined by writer-director-actor Cory Thibert to talk about his debut feature Mild Life, a coming-of-age…
Making A Micro-Budget Feature In 15 Days, Directing Rachel Dratch & Building A 20-Year Creative Brand With Jason Laurits
In this episode, I’m joined by filmmaker and graphic artist Jason Laurits to talk about his debut feature Love’s…
PODCAST: Getting a $5K Feature into TIFF & Going Viral With An 80 Second Short Film With Nick Toti
In this episode I’m joined by filmmaker Nick Toti – one half of the DIY filmmaking duo behind…