This week I’m putting the final touches on my latest short film, Jack & Christine – and am approaching the color grade in a very minimal way. I thought I would share a bit on this process and my philosophy behind it,…
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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:…
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…
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…
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…
The Importance Of Pattern Interruption In Filmmaking
Lately I’ve become convinced that one of the most universal skills to learn as a filmmaker is pattern…
One Way To Make Your No-Budget Feature Production Easier: Be The DP
One of the biggest bottlenecks with no-budget filmmaking is navigating the camera department. Often, a writer / director…
Just Work
Filmmaking can feel like an impossible journey. There’s a mountain to climb, and the further you step the…
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…
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…
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…