This week I revisited one of my earliest shorts – a 90 second film called MICRO with no dialogue, shot with no crew, and made up on the spot. It was meant to be a throwaway camera test. Shot in four hours with no…
Productivity
How Compressing The Timeframe Of Your Story Can Make Your Movie 10x Better
Most micro-budget films fail for one of a few reasons: 1. They are attempting to execute on a…
My Approach To Writing My First Musical Score
This article is brought to you by Soundstripe! I’ve been playing guitar since I was 10 years old and…
How To Write A Feature Film In 10 Days
The is zero correlation between the time it takes to write a screenplay and how good it is.…
Why Micro Films Have the Biggest Upside
In business, it’s undeniable that asymmetric bets are the best ones. Any opportunity where the smallest possible investment can yield…
A Simpler Approach To Color Grading
This week I’m putting the final touches on my latest short film, Jack & Christine – and am approaching the…
The One Screenwriting Trick That Always Works (For Me)
Last week I had one of the best breakthroughs on a script that I’ve ever experienced – and…
Why Backrooms & Obsession Do Not Offer The Same Lessons
We’re living through a defining moment in indie film right now, thanks to the massive success of both Backrooms and Obsession.…
The 2 Variables That Speed Up Production The Most
This week I shot a new short film (Crow), which I am very excited about. Here’s the logline:…
Treat Every Film Like It’s Your Last
Filmmakers consistently underestimate the potential of their work to their own detriment. Many of us have some kind…
Why Your Short Shouldn’t Be A Proof Of Concept (Whiplash Is The Exception)
Almost every filmmaker has the same strategy when it comes to short filmmaking – Use it as a…
The Genius Of An 80 Second Short Film
I recently stumbled upon one of the most effective short films I’ve seen in a while, and the runtime clocks…
