The difference between a good film and a great one can often be reduced to a single choice or detail. Most of our time spent writing, directing, or editing a film is focused on the basics… Does the structure work?…
Directing & Producing
One Of My Most Viral Shorts Took 4 Hours To Shoot
This week I revisited one of my earliest shorts – a 90 second film called MICRO with no dialogue, shot…
How Compressing The Timeframe Of Your Story Can Make Your Movie 10x Better
Most micro-budget films fail for one of a few reasons: 1. They are attempting to execute on a…
Why Micro Films Have the Biggest Upside
In business, it’s undeniable that asymmetric bets are the best ones. Any opportunity where the smallest possible investment can yield…
Why Backrooms & Obsession Do Not Offer The Same Lessons
We’re living through a defining moment in indie film right now, thanks to the massive success of both Backrooms and Obsession.…
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:…
Treat Every Film Like It’s Your Last
Filmmakers consistently underestimate the potential of their work to their own detriment. Many of us have some kind…
Why Your Short Shouldn’t Be A Proof Of Concept (Whiplash Is The Exception)
Almost every filmmaker has the same strategy when it comes to short filmmaking – Use it as a…
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…
The Genius Of An 80 Second Short Film
I recently stumbled upon one of the most effective short films I’ve seen in a while, and the runtime clocks…
How Too Much Input Can Kill Your Creativity
The creative process can be deceptive. When we set out on a project – a script, a shoot, an…
Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Every artist wants to grow and evolve. But outside of simply making new projects, there is really only one…
