PODCAST: How I Wrote, Produced & Directed A Feature Film With No-Budget & No-Crew

In celebration of this milestone 200th episode, today I return to the origins of the podcast with a…

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 To Shoot Moving Car Scenes On Green Screen And Add Background Plates In Post

On my latest feature film, I decided to shoot all of our moving car shots on green screen…

5 Truths About Building A Career In Filmmaking

Recently I shared some advice with a group of student filmmakers who are at the onset their careers.…

Check Out The Teaser For My New Feature Film “Disappearing Boy” Shot With No Crew!

Today, I am thrilled to finally share the first teaser trailer for our new feature film Disappearing Boy. This is…

Every Possible Reason Why Final Cut Pro (FCP X) May Be Crashing, And How To Fix It

I am a big fan of Final Cut Pro, and have used it to cut countless projects –…

How To Make A Feature Film With No Crew

Last year I made a feature film with no crew, and it was one of my most rewarding…

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…

The Director Vs. The Filmmaker

About three years ago I made a conscious shift to stop defining myself purely as a film director. Ironically, since…

How To Not Sabotage Your Filmmaking… Lessons From Rick Rubin

I just read Rick Rubin’s latest book (The Creative Act), which is among the best I’ve ever read on…

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…

5 Ways To Eliminate Imposter Syndrome & Self-Doubt As A Filmmaker

Every filmmaker I know wrestles with self doubt or imposter syndrome. It’s a natural, but frustrating part of…