PODCAST: Crafting The Perfect Musical Score With Composer & Filmmaker Martin Blasick
In this episode I am joined by the amazingly talented Martin Blasick, who has worked in the film…
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Shooting Super 8mm + RED Gemini For Banana Republic In Joshua Tree
Earlier this year I had the chance to shoot Super 8mm film on an awesome video project for…
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The Paradox of Making a “Profitable” Indie Film
How likely is it for an indie film to become profitable? Statistically speaking, the picture is quite bleak…
July 22, 2021
The Magic Of The 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio & How I Plan To Use It On My Feature Film
To me, the 1.66:1 aspect ratio has a magical quality to it. It’s been used to frame countless…
July 14, 2021
Why I Wrote a 72 Page Feature Film Screenplay & Its Powerful Impact On Story Structure
Traditionally, a feature length Hollywood screenplay is supposed to be 110 – 120 pages in length. But as…
July 1, 2021
PODCAST: Director & DP Emily Skye AKA “She Wolf Films” On Blazing Your Own Path In The Film Industry
Joining me today is Director & DP Emily Skye, who you might also know as “She Wolf Films”…
June 24, 2021
The 5 Best Cameras For Filmmaking In 2021 – All Under $1000
If you search “best cameras for filmmaking in 2021”, you’re likely to get overloaded with camera recommendations, often…
June 23, 2021
How Long Does A Movie Need To Be To Qualify As Feature Film Length? It May Be Less Than You Think
Filmmakers often wrestle with the same question – “How long does my movie need to be to qualify…
June 17, 2021
PODCAST: Producing For The Rock, Running Charlie Sheen’s Production Company & Making Features With EP / Director / Author Shane Stanley
Today I’m joined by the multi-talented Shane Stanley, whose career has led him to executive produce for Dwayne…
June 11, 2021
I Just Released 100 New Color Grading LUTs For Your Entire Post Pipeline – Base Grades, Film Emulation, Creative Looks & More!
When I first began creating and releasing color grading LUTs to the public about 5 years ago, I…
June 10, 2021
Late Bloomers: Filmmakers Who Started Late In Life & How One Director Broke Through At Age 73
Aspiring filmmakers over a certain age can be hesitant about pursuing a career in film, falsely believing that…
June 8, 2021
Priceless Filmmaking Advice From David Fincher, Chris Nolan, Sofia Coppola, Steve McQueen, Agnes Varda, Martin Scorsese & Other Masterful Directors
One of the best ways to learn craft of filmmaking is to study the work of masters, and…
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