Filmmakers often ask me how to get a competitive edge with their freelancing career or production business, and I almost always give them the same advice: It's not about the gear …
Podcast
PODCAST: Why Post-Production “Generalists” Are Thriving as Independent Content Creators in 2019
March 14, 2019
Many filmmakers were told early on in their careers to specialize in only one field and to master a single skill. But as the landscape of content creation continues to …
PODCAST: Shooting For The Mob – An Interview With Filmmaker, Author & Podcaster Alex Ferrari
March 7, 2019
This week, I’m excited to have Alex Ferrari of Indie Film Hustle back on the show. Alex was last on the podcast back on Episode 44, when we chatted about …
PODCAST: The Making Of A $50,000 Feature Film, Executive Produced By The Duplass Bros
February 21, 2019
On this week’s episode, I interview two amazing filmmakers - Hannah Black and Megan Petersen - who are in post-production for their $50K micro-budget feature Drought. Having never made a …
PODCAST: Shooting A Narrative Feature Film In 9 Days With Cinematographer Matteo Bertoli
February 15, 2019
In this episode, I sit down with Matteo Bertoli - the incredibly talented DP who shot my latest feature film White Crow. Despite working under tremendous time constraints, Matteo, myself, …
Many filmmakers fall into the freelancing trap - They develop a relatively specialized skill, get great at their craft, gain lots of clients, but inevitably find themselves buried in work. …
Over the years, I've learned that having too much time to work on any creative project can be a bad thing, but that having too little time can actually be …
PODCAST: Applying High Budget Producing Tactics To An Independently Financed DIY Series – With Producer Gabe Reiter
January 10, 2019
In today’s episode, I interview Gabe Reiter - an incredibly accomplished commercial producer who has now entered the world of independent content creation with his new series “Bunkheads”. The series …
PODCAST: The One Quality Every Filmmaker & Creative Entrepreneur Must Master To Succeed
January 3, 2019
Succeeding in film takes far more than a basic understanding of the craft. While technical skills are undeniably important for any filmmaker to master, they alone will not equate to …
Filmmakers are commonly taught to focus on story structure, plot, and formula while screenwriting, with scene writing usually falling into the background of the discussion. This lack of attention can …