Directing & DP’ing a New Micro-Budget Feature: Gear, Schedule, Workflow Breakdown
One of my current feature film projects is a micro-budget thriller titled The Canyon, which just began production…
Directing & Producing
Why You Should Stop Waiting For Funding & Make Your Micro-Budget Movie
A few days ago I shared this thought on Twitter about micro-budget filmmaking: Making a small film >…
The Cost Of Shooting A Feature On Super 8mm Motion Picture Film
I’ve often toyed with the idea of shooting a feature film on Super 8mm, and have broken down…
21 Movies Shot Entirely With Natural Light & Why You Should Consider It Too
Thousands of feature films have been shot entirely with natural or available light, including the 21 iconic movies…
Aspect Ratios In Filmmaking Are Officially No Longer Standardized & The Creative Possibilities Are Endless
One exciting trend that has slowly evolved from a novelty to the norm in recently years is the…
The 3 Most Affordable Netflix Approved Cinema Cameras You Can Buy Right Now
As most filmmakers know, Netflix original productions can only be shot on cameras that have been approved by…
Netflix’s “The Guilty” Was Shot In Just 11 Days – What It Means For Micro-Budget Filmmakers
Jake Gyllenhaal’s latest Netflix feature (The Guilty) wasn’t shot on a typical Hollywood schedule. While most major features…
The Paradox of Making a “Profitable” Indie Film
How likely is it for an indie film to become profitable? Statistically speaking, the picture is quite bleak…
The Magic Of The 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio & How I Plan To Use It On My Feature Film
To me, the 1.66:1 aspect ratio has a magical quality to it. It’s been used to frame countless…
Why I Wrote a 72 Page Feature Film Screenplay & Its Powerful Impact On Story Structure
Traditionally, a feature length Hollywood screenplay is supposed to be 110 – 120 pages in length. But as…
Late Bloomers: Filmmakers Who Started Late In Life & How One Director Broke Through At Age 73
Aspiring filmmakers over a certain age can be hesitant about pursuing a career in film, falsely believing that…
Priceless Filmmaking Advice From David Fincher, Chris Nolan, Sofia Coppola, Steve McQueen, Agnes Varda, Martin Scorsese & Other Masterful Directors
One of the best ways to learn craft of filmmaking is to study the work of masters, and…
