PODCAST: Creating A Powerful Feature Film Proof Of Concept With The Winners Of The Backlot Film Competition
In this episode, I am joined by filmmakers Craig Melville, Ben Yannette, and Andy Hassell – who I…
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PODCAST: Re-imagining Film Budgeting With Producer & Saturation.io Founder Jens Jacob
Today, I am excited to be joined by Jens Jacob – an acclaimed film producer, entrepreneur, and founder…
Frame Rate, Shutter Speed & Shutter Angle Guide For Filmmakers & Cinematographers
Use this guide to determine the best shutter speed or shutter angle to use at any given frame…
How To Avoid Wasting Money On Film Festival Submission Fees
I’ve grown tired of how film festivals shamelessly exploit filmmakers, a practice that has become particularly bad in the last few years.…
A Formula For Making Money With Your Micro-Budget Movie
“How do I make money with my indie / low-budget film?” is one of the most common questions…
How Working Filmmakers Actually Survive And Make A Living In Between Movies
I shared some thoughts on Twitter this week about the realities of building a career in film. This…
How To Use Stock Footage To Generate Passive Income With Gray Jones
Today I am joined by editor, writer, and producer Gray Jones – who holds no less than 290…
PODCAST: How I Wrote, Produced & Directed A Feature Film With No-Budget & No-Crew
In celebration of this milestone 200th episode, today I return to the origins of the podcast with a…
AI Screenwriting: Why The Studios Are Wrong About Using ChatGPT To Write Scripts During The WGA Strike
I’ve experimented quite extensively with ChatGPT, having now used it for multiple screenplay writing experiments. Previously I had…
How To Shoot Moving Car Scenes On Green Screen And Add Background Plates In Post
On my latest feature film, I decided to shoot all of our moving car shots on green screen…
5 Truths About Building A Career In Filmmaking
Recently I shared some advice with a group of student filmmakers who are at the onset their careers.…
PODCAST: Making A Critically Acclaimed $30,000 Feature Film With Director Tom Levesque
In this episode I am joined by filmmaker Tom Levesque to share the story behind his debut feature…
