How To Pick The Perfect Aspect Ratio For Your Next Film Or Video Project
One of the greatest stylistic tools that filmmakers have at their disposal is undoubtably the aspect ratio. But…
Directing & Producing
How I Built a 7 Figure Production Company With No Advertising
I don’t talk about this often, but one my greatest assets as a filmmaker is my commercial production…
Why NFTs Will Become The Great Next Revenue Stream For Filmmakers
There’s been a ton of buzz lately around NFTs (non-fungible tokens), especially in the art world and music…
How To Raise $10,000 – $100,000 For Your Micro-Budget Independent Feature Film
So you want to make a movie, but don’t know how you’re going to pay for it. Welcome…
Check Out My $0 Short Film “DOPAMINE” Shot On Ultra 16mm Film
Nearly a year ago I modified my Arri SRII film camera to Ultra 16mm, and set out to…
Do Filmmakers Need To Use Social Media Or Build An Online Presence To Get Ahead?
Love it or hate it, social media is becoming an increasingly important tool for working filmmakers. But is…
Why Indie Filmmakers Are Still Selling Physical DVDs & How It Can Be More Profitable Than Streaming
I don’t know about you, but I haven’t bought a DVD or Blu-Ray in nearly a decade. Virtually…
My Strategy For Writing & Directing A Feature Film In 2021
After completing my micro-budget feature Psychosynthesis last year, I immediately started development on my next feature project. But…
The Real Threat Of Automation & AI In Filmmaking, And Why Specialists & Freelancers Are At Risk
There’s a lot of speculation about how AI, automation and other technological breakthroughs will change the film industry…
You’re Invited To THE BACKLOT: A Clubhouse For Filmmakers
I am thrilled to announce the official launch of The Backlot – An exclusive community for independent feature filmmakers. The…
Is It Better To Be a Specialist Or a Generalist As a Filmmaker?
The most common piece of advice given to new filmmakers is to specialize… But is that the right…
Missing The Mark With Micro-Budget Feature Films
Last week while being interviewed on a podcast, I was asked "What’s the one piece of advice that…