AI Screenwriting: Why The Studios Are Wrong About Using ChatGPT To Write Scripts During The WGA Strike
I’ve experimented quite extensively with ChatGPT, having now used it for multiple screenplay writing experiments. Previously I had…
Directing & Producing
How To Shoot Moving Car Scenes On Green Screen And Add Background Plates In Post
On my latest feature film, I decided to shoot all of our moving car shots on green screen…
5 Truths About Building A Career In Filmmaking
Recently I shared some advice with a group of student filmmakers who are at the onset their careers.…
Check Out The Teaser For My New Feature Film “Disappearing Boy” Shot With No Crew!
Today, I am thrilled to finally share the first teaser trailer for our new feature film Disappearing Boy. This is…
How To Make A Feature Film With No Crew
Last year I made a feature film with no crew, and it was one of my most rewarding…
How Hong Sang-soo Made 27 Features In 26 Years
Korean filmmaker (Hong Sang-soo) has risen to somewhat of a cult figure among cinefiles in recent years, and…
The Director Vs. The Filmmaker
About three years ago I made a conscious shift to stop defining myself purely as a film director. Ironically, since…
How To Not Sabotage Your Filmmaking… Lessons From Rick Rubin
I just read Rick Rubin’s latest book (The Creative Act), which is among the best I’ve ever read on…
How To Re-Write Any Script For A No-Budget Production
I’ve met a lot of filmmakers who want to make a micro / no-budget film, but don’t believe…
5 Ways To Eliminate Imposter Syndrome & Self-Doubt As A Filmmaker
Every filmmaker I know wrestles with self doubt or imposter syndrome. It’s a natural, but frustrating part of…
How To Get Started As a Filmmaker: From Shorts To Feature Films
There are so many things I wish I knew when starting out as a filmmaker that would have…
My Self-Imposed Filmmaking Rules For 2023
As we enter a new year, I thought I would share a few self-imposed filmmaking rules that I…
