If we’re lucky, 1 out of every 100 days is a home run. On that one random day – usually when we expect it least – everything seems to magically fall into alignment perfectly. I had a moment like that last month.…
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What Everyone Is Getting Wrong About AI In Filmmaking
It feels like every article in the trades lately has been about the demise of Hollywood. How fewer…
How To Break Into Directing As An Editor, DP, Writer, Producer or Actor + What You’re Up Against
Very few directors actually start their careers by directing. It’s much faster and easier to get a foot…
Be The CEO Of Your Filmmaking Career
One of the biggest issues holding many of us back as artists is simple: we refuse to work…
Using CREATIVE LEVERAGE To Reach The Masses With Your Film
Imagine for a moment that you’ve made the perfect film. Against all odds, you’ve translated what was in…
Be Relentlessly Patient
A filmmaker asked me over a call this week: “What’s the one thing that most helped you find…
Takeaways From OVATION – A Short Made in 2 Hours
This week, a no-budget short film we made for $50 in just two hours made a bigger impact…
WATCH: New Short Film OVATION (Premiered In Variety!)
Today a tiny short film I made for $50 in 2 hours with Luke Barnett just got an…
A Formula For Your Debut No-Budget Feature Film
I want to get highly practical today and leave you with a formula you can steal to make…
Just Work
Filmmaking can feel like an impossible journey. There’s a mountain to climb, and the further you step the…
Why Successful Filmmakers Are Delusional
Every successful filmmaker I know shares one common trait: Optimism. No matter if it’s a director, producer, writer,…
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…
