Very few directors actually start their careers by directing. It’s much faster and easier to get a foot in the door through cinematography, editing, producing, and other aspects of the industry. There are just more opportunities in those fields and…
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Filmmaking can feel like an impossible journey. There’s a mountain to climb, and the further you step the…
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…
Applying Leondardo DaVinci’s “Sfumato Technique” In Filmmaking
500+ years ago, Leonardo DaVinci pioneered the Sfumato technique, which changed the art world forever. In Italian, Sfumato means “to evaporate like…
The 3 Pitfalls Of Single Location Filmmaking
One of the cornerstones of independent, micro-budget productions is undeniably single-location filmmaking. It’s practically a rite of passage for…
The Paradox Of Originality In Filmmaking
Arguably the most misleading piece of advice given to emerging filmmakers is to be “original” with their work.…
Treat Editing Like Exercise: How To Stay Consistent With Your Creative Output
Lately I’ve been spending a lot of time in the edit bay. Between getting deliverables ready for our…
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…
The Critic Vs. The Filmmaker
There are many ways to self-sabotage your creative work, but perhaps the most effective method is to overanalyze…
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…
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…
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…
