Last week I made a bite sized short film called “Echoes On The Shore”, which was shot in just 3 hours and edited in a single afternoon. This is part of a series of micro-shorts that I plan to make…
Directing & Producing
A Formula For Failure As a Filmmaker (And How Inversion Thinking Can Help)
One way to improve your results in just about anything (including filmmaking) is by using Inversion Thinking. Humans are far…
Applying Leondardo DaVinci’s “Sfumato Technique” In Filmmaking
500+ years ago, Leonardo DaVinci pioneered the Sfumato technique, which changed the art world forever. In Italian, Sfumato means “to evaporate like…
Does Anyone Actually Watch Micro-Budget Films?
The most common pushback I get from aspiring filmmakers is that micro-budget movies don’t get seen. So there…
What I Learned From 200+ Interviews With Independent & Studio Filmmakers
Over the past 7 years, I have interviewed over 200 filmmakers for my podcast. Guests have ranged from…
The 3 Pitfalls Of Single Location Filmmaking
One of the cornerstones of independent, micro-budget productions is undeniably single-location filmmaking. It’s practically a rite of passage for…
My Journey To Find The Perfect Aspect Ratio
If you’ve been following my blog for long enough, you probably know I am a little obsessed with…
The Paradox Of Originality In Filmmaking
Arguably the most misleading piece of advice given to emerging filmmakers is to be “original” with their work.…
Treat Editing Like Exercise: How To Stay Consistent With Your Creative Output
Lately I’ve been spending a lot of time in the edit bay. Between getting deliverables ready for our…
Does The “Cinematic Look” Actually Exist?
Recently I was interviewed for a research project about the “cinematic look” – A topic constantly debated by filmmakers.…
Everyone Has A Movie Idea: Why So Few Filmmakers Break Into Features
Recently I shared this thought on building a career as a filmmaker: It’s critical for every working filmmaker…
How To Stand Out As a Filmmaker In The Most Saturated Market Of All Time
In the last year… 17,000+ films were submitted to Sundance. 100,000+ new films were produced or released. 1,000,000+ filmmakers actively…
