How I Shoot Scenes With No Shot List
Shot lists are among the most essential tools for filmmakers, and I’ve certainly used them extensively over the…
Directing & Producing
The Importance Of Pattern Interruption In Filmmaking
Lately I’ve become convinced that one of the most universal skills to learn as a filmmaker is pattern…
One Way To Make Your No-Budget Feature Production Easier: Be The DP
One of the biggest bottlenecks with no-budget filmmaking is navigating the camera department. Often, a writer / director…
Action Plan To Greenlight Your Next Feature Film
If I could give one piece advice to an up and coming feature film director, it would be…
Just Work
Filmmaking can feel like an impossible journey. There’s a mountain to climb, and the further you step the…
Why Successful Filmmakers Are Delusional
Every successful filmmaker I know shares one common trait: Optimism. No matter if it’s a director, producer, writer,…
7 Lessons I Learned From My Latest Feature Film
It’s been two years in the making, but our latest feature film Teacher’s Pet is finally complete and set to…
Why Film Festivals Aren’t A Lottery Ticket
One false belief that many filmmakers have is that film festival submissions are akin to lottery tickets. Most…
How “Efficiency” Will Kill Your Film Project
One of the fastest ways to destroy your film project is to conflate efficiency with productivity. This happens…
The Only Way To Be A Better Director
If your goal is to become a better director, there is only one way: Make more films. No amount…
Using Cognitive Dissonance To Level Up Your Storytelling
Almost every student film or early short made by a filmmaker is plagued with the same underlying issue.…
How THE WHITE LOTUS Achieves Its Distinct Tone
One of the hardest but most crucial parts of your job as a director is controlling the tone…
