The Most Crucial Filmmaking Lessons I Learned This Year + Every Film I watched in 2017
It’s been a few weeks since I last posted as I took some time off for the holidays,…
Directing & Producing
PODCAST: Maximizing Creative Results & Profits By Applying The 80/20 Principle To Filmmaking
Productivity expert Tim Ferris often talks about the 80/20 principle, which states that 80% of our results can…
Win This $3200 Filmmaking Kit From Blackmagic Design & NoamKroll.com For Your Next Project!
Earlier this year I ran my first giveaway through NoamKroll.com, and after such a great response I’ve decided…
From Idea To Finished Film: Making a Micro-Budget Feature In 6 Months
Not long ago I released a podcast outlining my recommended 6 month schedule for taking a micro-budget feature…
The 3 Best Cameras For Guerrilla Filmmaking On a Budget
Since launching my blog over 5 years ago, there’s been one question I’ve been asked more than any…
PODCAST: Creative Distribution Options For Micro-Budget Filmmakers With Liz Manshil Of Sundance
Micro-budget filmmakers often put a tremendous amount of effort into production and post, but tend to lose steam…
What All Indie Filmmakers Should Be Learning From French Cinema
The first French film I ever saw in theaters was Swimming Pool by François Ozon, which left me…
PODCAST: Why Making Movies Is Hard With Timothy Plain and Alrik Bursell
For the past two years Timothy Plain and Alrik Bursell have interviewed countless filmmakers on their popular podcast…
Shooting 12 Hours Worth Of Footage In An 8 Hour Day
As many of you know, earlier this year I launched a newsletter titled Micro-Budget Weekly, in which I share…
PODCAST: When To Quit Your Day Job And Pursue Filmmaking Full Time
One of the most universal struggles for filmmakers is knowing how and when to quit working at a…
Technique Over Gear, Or How To Continually Improve Your Craft
I write about gear a lot on this blog, and truly believe that having a thorough understanding of…
Color Grading Rant: Why Protecting Your Dynamic Range Is Killing Your Aesthetic
As we all know, high dynamic range is one of the key ingredients needed to achieve a cinematic…
