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…
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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…
Color Tip: Stop Grading “Against The Grain”
Here’s a quick tip we wanted to share to help you avoid one of the most common mistakes…
The Battle Of Filmmaking
We talk so much about how hard it is to make films, but not enough about how hard…
My Picture Lock Workflow: Assembly To Final Cut
After 2 years of writing, production, and editing, our latest feature film Teacher’s Pet is officially picture-locked! While…
PODCAST: Building A New Production Model With Matt Cohen & Sean Thomas Flanagan
In this episode, I am joined by actor/director Matt Cohen (Supernatural, General Hospital, Entertainment Tonight) and producer Sean…
Every Filmmaker Needs A Competitive Advantage
The mainstream film industry is as bleak as it has ever been – at least from a business…
How To Make A Feature In One Day…
It’s entirely possible to make a feature film in a single production day. We’ve seen it pulled off…