What I Learned From 200+ Interviews With Independent & Studio Filmmakers
Over the past 7 years, I have interviewed over 200 filmmakers for my podcast. Guests have ranged from…
Directing & Producing
The 3 Pitfalls Of Single Location Filmmaking
One of the cornerstones of independent, micro-budget productions is undeniably single-location filmmaking. It’s practically a rite of passage for…
My Journey To Find The Perfect Aspect Ratio
If you’ve been following my blog for long enough, you probably know I am a little obsessed with…
The Paradox Of Originality In Filmmaking
Arguably the most misleading piece of advice given to emerging filmmakers is to be “original” with their work.…
Treat Editing Like Exercise: How To Stay Consistent With Your Creative Output
Lately I’ve been spending a lot of time in the edit bay. Between getting deliverables ready for our…
Does The “Cinematic Look” Actually Exist?
Recently I was interviewed for a research project about the “cinematic look” – A topic constantly debated by filmmakers.…
Everyone Has A Movie Idea: Why So Few Filmmakers Break Into Features
Recently I shared this thought on building a career as a filmmaker: It’s critical for every working filmmaker…
How To Stand Out As a Filmmaker In The Most Saturated Market Of All Time
In the last year… 17,000+ films were submitted to Sundance. 100,000+ new films were produced or released. 1,000,000+ filmmakers actively…
Don’t Quit Filmmaking: How To Deal With Rejection As A Filmmaker
There are countless reasons why filmmakers quit. But perhaps the most common culprit is rejection. All filmmakers face…
Shooting An 8mm Vampire Short Film With The New Kodak Super 8 Camera
Last week I got a chance to shoot on the new Kodak Super 8 camera on a new…
8 Issues That Can Kill An Indie Film
There are a thousand reasons why a film might fail, which is why they say “any completed film…
What Sora (AI Video) Means For Indie Filmmakers
Over the past week we’ve seen a ton of AI-generated videos made by Sora – the new platform by Open…
