In business, it’s undeniable that asymmetric bets are the best ones. Any opportunity where the smallest possible investment can yield the biggest possible payoff is the one to take every time. The reason is simple – most bets don’t pan out. Whether…
Directing & Producing
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…
There Is No One Way To Be A Director
You could be a camera expert, or have never touched one. You could obsess over your dialogue, or…
How To Turn Your Worst Days As A Filmmaker Into Your Best Ones
If we’re lucky, 1 out of every 100 days is a home run. On that one random day…
What Everyone Is Getting Wrong About AI In Filmmaking
It feels like every article in the trades lately has been about the demise of Hollywood. How fewer…