Everything Good in Filmmaking Stems from Contrast
The longer I make films, the more I believe that so much of what makes movies great boils…
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Why Successful Filmmakers Are Delusional
Every successful filmmaker I know shares one common trait: Optimism. No matter if it’s a director, producer, writer,…
7 Lessons I Learned From My Latest Feature Film
It’s been two years in the making, but our latest feature film Teacher’s Pet is finally complete and set to…
Eyelines vs. Eye Levels vs. Eye Trace
One of the first things you learn as a filmmaker is the 180 degree rule, which of course…
How Every No-Budget Film Can Change Your Life
This month I’ve found myself in discussions for two of the biggest film projects I’ve ever been considered…
Why Film Festivals Aren’t A Lottery Ticket
One false belief that many filmmakers have is that film festival submissions are akin to lottery tickets. Most…
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…
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…