PODCAST: An Interview With Lift-Off Film Festival Founder Ben Pohlman
As one of the founders of The Lift Off Global Network of Film Festivals, Ben Pohlman has made…
Directing & Producing
Shooting Super 8mm Film For The First Time On The Beaulieu 4008 ZMII
I’ve made it a point to start shooting more film recently, as I have a Super 16mm project…
My Full Review Of Aaron Sorkin’s Screenwriting Masterclass
Having never attended any sort of traditional film school, I’ve always taken it upon myself to self-educate as…
Feature Film Update + Why I’m Locking My Film Reel By Reel
My upcoming feature film Shadows on the Road is currently in the finishing stages of post. Final editing…
PODCAST: How To Direct & Execute a No-Budget Production Without a Crew
Making a micro-budget film is hard. Making a no-budget film is even harder – especially when you are…
My Review Of The Fuji X-T2: The Ultimate 4K Mirrorless For Narrative Filmmakers
A couple of months ago I picked up the Fuji X-T2 to round off my current lineup of…
PODCAST: Writing and Crowdfunding an Original Webseries With Will Gong
On this episode, I interview Will Gong – a talented Los Angeles based Writer and Editor with years of…
Building The Perfect 5 Person Micro-Budget Feature Film Crew
One of the most common questions I get relating to producing micro-budget films is: How big of a crew…
PODCAST: Scheduling a 12 Day Micro-Budget Feature Film Production
One of the most challenging tasks for micro-budget filmmakers is creating a shooting schedule that serves both the creative…
PODCAST: The Key Fundamentals Of Directing Your Actors
It goes without saying that actors are the lifeblood of any film, and for this very reason it’s crucial that…
PODCAST: Moving From PA To Producer In No Time: An Interview With Filmmaker Jens Jacob
No two filmmakers have the same story, or have broken into the industry in the same way. Filmmaker…
Why Pickup Shots Are Crucial For Micro-Budget Features + Shooting Our Pickups Guerrilla Style
Many micro-budget filmmakers have an adverse reaction when it comes to pickup shots. After many weeks or months…
