A Formula For Failure As a Filmmaker (And How Inversion Thinking Can Help)
One way to improve your results in just about anything (including filmmaking) is by using Inversion Thinking. Humans are far…
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Does Anyone Actually Watch Micro-Budget Films?
The most common pushback I get from aspiring filmmakers is that micro-budget movies don’t get seen. So there…
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…
The Paradox Of Originality In Filmmaking
Arguably the most misleading piece of advice given to emerging filmmakers is to be “original” with their work.…
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…
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…
The One Thing Every Filmmaker Needs To Do (But Isn’t)
There is so much noise out there about what it takes to be a working filmmaker. Everyone has…
Filmmakers: Stop Thinking And Be An Artist
When I first started as a filmmaker, I wasted so much time thinking about the “right” way to…
Dealing With Envy & Jealousy As A Filmmaker
Envy is the single biggest negative emotion that filmmakers battle at all stages in their career. But as…
How To Never Fail As A Filmmaker Again
There is no one way to define success as a filmmaker. But there is one definitive mark of failure. It’s…