PODCAST: Winning Sundance, Pitching Spielberg & Rediscovering Indie Filmmaking With Carter Smith
Every filmmaker dreams of submitting their indie film to Sundance, winning the festival and landing a major directing…
Directing & Producing
How To Escape The Filmmaking Rat Race
The article below originally appeared on my micro-budget weekly newsletter. For more content like this, be sure to…
Why I Am Revisiting Blackmagic’s Original (1080p) Pocket Cinema Camera
Sometimes the best camera for the job is the one you already own… Even if it’s 6 years…
Check Out My Interview On No Film School About Our Upcoming Feature Film PSYCHOSYNTHESIS
No Film School just interviewed me all about the process of making my micro-budget feature film: PSYCHOSYNTHESIS. We…
The Micro-Budget Feature Filmmaking Masterclass Is Here – Enroll Today!
It’s been a long time coming, but today I’m finally releasing my Micro-Budget Feature Filmmaking Masterclass! This nearly…
The 100:1 Ratio – Or How To Survive In The Business Of Creativity
I’ve been thinking a lot about volume lately, and just how much time, effort and repetition it takes to…
What All Indie Filmmakers Can Learn From Distribber’s Failure
If you haven’t already heard, Distribber – one of the most popular indie film aggregators – is going…
8 Critical Lessons On The Business Of DIY Filmmaking From Joe Swanberg’s SXSW Keynote
Joe Swanberg’s SXSW keynote from back in 2016 is a must watch for any business minded filmmakers out…
Why iPhones Are Now The Inevitable Future Of Independent Filmmaking
For years now we’ve seen iPhones make their way into mainstream film production. Directors like Sean Baker and…
The Ultimate Micro-Budget Feature Filmmaking Masterclass Is Coming! Exclusive Pre-Order Available For A Limited Time
UPDATE! The course will be delivered to all who have pre-ordered it as of 10/25/2019. Next week, it…
5 Film Movements That Should Inspire Every Micro-Budget Filmmaker
I love watching films as much as I love making them. There’s no better way to get inspired…
My Simple Workflow For Writing Feature Length Screenplays
The article below was originally published on my newsletter, the micro-budget weekly. For more original content like this,…