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…
Directing & Producing
PODCAST: Directing a $67,000 Micro-Budget Feature Film With Joe McClean
No two feature films are made the same way, and this sentiment is especially true of micro-budget productions…
If I Had To Shoot Everything On A Single Lens, It Would Be a 50mm
I’m often asked “what’s your favorite lens?” by fellow filmmakers, both aspiring and professional. A more accurate way to phrase…
PODCAST: How To Find Existing Writing Material To Direct
While some filmmakers absolutely love the writing process and consider themselves true writer-directors, many others prefer to focus strictly on…
Watch My Latest Short Film – STARLET – Just Released Today!
Last summer I directed a short film titled Starlet that I am finally releasing today! The film itself…
PODCAST: Mastering The Art Of Coverage As a Director
Using scene coverage in unique or unexpected ways is one of the most effective ways for you to leave…
You Always Have Time To Make Your Film
Recently I launched a newsletter called micro-budget weekly, in which I send out exclusive articles on micro-budget filmmaking…
PODCAST: Finding Motivation & Staying Committed To Your Film
Filmmakers are notorious for starting projects and never finishing. I should know, as I’ve done it more than once!…
Watch The Teaser For My Upcoming Feature Film: Shadows On The Road
Back in January, I directed a micro-budget feature film which many of you have seen documented on the…
PODCAST: How To Break Into The Industry As a Director
For my second installment of Show Don’t Tell: A Podcast On Micro-Budget Filmmaking, I am tackling an extremely important question…
To Succeed As An Indie Filmmaker, You Need To Understand The Business – Not Just The Show
Show Business. Two separate words: Show. Business. Each equally important to the success of any filmmaker, yet so many of…
Micro-Budget Weekly: Free Exclusive Filmmaking Content For E-Mail Subscribers Only
The micro-budget weekly is my popular Sunday newsletter, in which I share exclusive micro-budget filmmaking articles, geared towards inspiring…
