At the request of many readers and members of this community, I’m putting all of my products on sale right now for Black Friday & Cyber Monday! This limited time sale …
Cutting My Latest Feature “Psychosynthesis” On FCP X – Still My Favorite Creative Editorial Tool
November 15, 2019
Almost a year ago I began production on my upcoming feature film Psychosynthesis, which will be premiering in the coming months. I have some very exciting news on that front …
It’s been a long time coming, but today I’m finally releasing my Micro-Budget Feature Filmmaking Masterclass! This nearly 6 hour video course serves as an actionable blueprint to take you from …
How To Hack Your Browser To See Which Film Festivals Are Actually Watching Your Movie
October 28, 2019
If you’re a filmmaker who regularly submits your work to film festivals, listen up! This easy little trick will help you keep tabs on the festivals you’re submitting to, and …
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Why I Just Bought The New Sigma FP Mirrorless Camera For Filmmaking
October 17, 2019
There have been a ton of new camera announcements and releases over the past year, but perhaps none more interesting than Sigma’s brand new FP mirrorless. It offers some of …
I’ve been thinking a lot about volume lately, and just how much time, effort and repetition it takes to thrive in this business. It doesn’t matter if your goals are financially driven …
How To Make Your Digital Footage Look Like Film In Post-Production + FREE Download Of My Digital To Film LUT
October 1, 2019
Shooting digitally will never yield the exact same look as real motion picture film, but you can get incredibly close with the right approach in post-production. This article outlines my …
PODCAST: Making & Selling An Indie Feature Film For $2 Million With Freaks Director Zach Lipovsky
September 26, 2019
This week my guest is the co-director of the theatrically released feature film Freaks, which stars Emile Hirsch and Bruce Dern. Zach and his partner Adam were able to successfully …
If you haven’t already heard, Distribber - one of the most popular indie film aggregators - is going under. As a result countless filmmakers have been hung out to dry, some …
8 Critical Lessons On The Business Of DIY Filmmaking From Joe Swanberg’s SXSW Keynote
September 17, 2019
Joe Swanberg’s SXSW keynote from back in 2016 is a must watch for any business minded filmmakers out there. If you haven’t already seen it, you can stream it now …