Many groundbreaking feature films have been made with no crew. Or with a skeleton crew of just 3 – 5 people. While doing research for my own one-man-band feature film, I re-discovered many of these unconventionally produced features. Today, I…
Directing & Producing
17 Of The Best Filmmakers To Follow On Twitter Right Now
If you’re looking for the best filmmakers to follow on Twitter, I’ve listed some amazing accounts in this…
Recording Location Sound As A “One-Man-Band”: Gear Breakdown, Technical Workflow, And Creative Benefits
Right now I am in the midst of directing a “one-man-band” feature film experiment that requires I record…
Charge, Explore, Maintain, Rest – My Tool For Creative Productivity
I’ve recently come up with a new tool to enhance my productivity and creative output. I call it: Charge,…
Free 4K End Credit Template Download – For Feature Films, Shorts, and Documentaries
If you’re looking for an end credit template for your short or feature film, I have you covered…
Why The 2:1 Aspect Ratio (UNIVISIUM) Is Now The Fastest Growing Format In Cinema
The 2:1 aspect ratio – known by some as Univisium – has gained a tremendous amount of popularity…
CINECOLOR DIGITAL FILM: 80 Brand New LUTs Now Available For Pre-Order
Introducing… CINECOLOR Digital Film Stock 🙂 This is a brand new set of 80 color grading LUTs that I’ve…
Directing & DP’ing a New Micro-Budget Feature: Gear, Schedule, Workflow Breakdown
One of my current feature film projects is a micro-budget thriller titled The Canyon, which just began production…
Why You Should Stop Waiting For Funding & Make Your Micro-Budget Movie
A few days ago I shared this thought on Twitter about micro-budget filmmaking: Making a small film >…
The Cost Of Shooting A Feature On Super 8mm Motion Picture Film
I’ve often toyed with the idea of shooting a feature film on Super 8mm, and have broken down…
21 Movies Shot Entirely With Natural Light & Why You Should Consider It Too
Thousands of feature films have been shot entirely with natural or available light, including the 21 iconic movies…
Aspect Ratios In Filmmaking Are Officially No Longer Standardized & The Creative Possibilities Are Endless
One exciting trend that has slowly evolved from a novelty to the norm in recently years is the…
