7 Old School Filmmaking Techniques That Still Define Modern Cinematic Language
Cinematic language has evolved tremendously since the early days of film, but many of today’s most relevant filmmaking…
Directing & Producing
My Brand New Cinematic LUT Packs Are Officially Now Available! Choose From These 15 Powerful Sets…
I am very excited to share my 15 Cinematic LUT packs with all of you today! As a…
Why The Old-School 4:3 Aspect Ratio Is Coming Back With A Vengeance Right Now
For years, the classic 4:3 (or 1.33/1.37) aspect ratio has been on life support. What was once the…
PODCAST: The Business Of Freelancing With Acclaimed Director Cole Walliser
As a filmmaker, understanding how to find work, land bigger and better projects, and actually make a living…
Our Feature Film SHADOWS ON THE ROAD Will Premiere Next Month At Dances With Films! Come Out If You’re In LA!
Many of you have been following along with my journey to make a micro-budget feature film (Shadows On…
Shooting 16mm Film On A Budget With My New Arri 16SRII
I’m a huge fan of the 16mm format. Many of my favorite films are shot on 16 or…
The Official Trailer For SHADOWS ON THE ROAD Has Arrived! Watch It Here.
It’s hard to believe it’s already been nearly a year and a half since we went into production…
I’m Giving Away This Micro Cinema Camera, Video Assist 4K, And DaVinci Resolve Studio From Blackmagic!
It’s time for another giveaway! I am thrilled to once again be partnering up with Blackmagic Design, who…
PODCAST: Making a $7000 Feature Film in 14 Days With Robert Rodriguez As a Mentor
Back in episode 35, Jamie Jung was on the show to discuss his experience acting in a $7000…
Werner Herzog Masterclass Review: The Perfect Course For DIY Filmmakers
Last year I took Aaron Sorkin’s Masterclass, which I absolutely loved and still reference to this day while…
Why Mastery Of The Craft Is The Only Formula For A Successful Filmmaking Career
Every Sunday, I send out my Micro-Budget Weekly newsletter exclusively to my e-mail subscribers. Each installment consists of…
The One Thing I Always Look For When Framing An Image
When I first started out as a filmmaker, I remember becoming somewhat obsessed with framing. At some point…
