Very few directors actually start their careers by directing. It’s much faster and easier to get a foot in the door through cinematography, editing, producing, and other aspects of the industry. There are just more opportunities in those fields and…
Directing & Producing
Run Toward Your Filmmaking Fears
The last couple of years have been by far the most rewarding as a filmmaker. But also the…
Why I’m Going Small For My Biggest Short Film To Date
This month I’ll be directing what will hopefully become my best narrative film and strongest show piece to…
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…
How I Shoot Scenes With No Shot List
Shot lists are among the most essential tools for filmmakers, and I’ve certainly used them extensively over the…
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…
Action Plan To Greenlight Your Next Feature Film
If I could give one piece advice to an up and coming feature film director, it would be…
