How I Wrote A 90 Page Feature Film Screenplay in 5 Days
Last week I did something I’ve never done before – completed a full feature length screenplay in exactly…
March 28, 2018Writing
Werner Herzog Masterclass Review: The Perfect Course For DIY Filmmakers
Last year I took Aaron Sorkin’s Masterclass, which I absolutely loved and still reference to this day while…
March 7, 2018
PODCAST: The Art And Business Of Screenwriting With Craig Walendziak
It goes without saying that a great screenplay is the backbone of any successful film, but this sentiment…
February 22, 2018
The Most Crucial Filmmaking Lessons I Learned This Year + Every Film I watched in 2017
It’s been a few weeks since I last posted as I took some time off for the holidays,…
January 2, 2018
From Idea To Finished Film: Making a Micro-Budget Feature In 6 Months
Not long ago I released a podcast outlining my recommended 6 month schedule for taking a micro-budget feature…
December 6, 2017
What All Indie Filmmakers Should Be Learning From French Cinema
The first French film I ever saw in theaters was Swimming Pool by François Ozon, which left me…
November 1, 2017
PODCAST: An Interview With Literary Manager & Writing Consultant Whitney Davis
Micro-budget films have increased in technical quality by leaps and bounds over the past decade, but many still…
October 12, 2017
3 Story Structures Designed For True Micro-Budget Films
Story structure is the backbone of just about every film, and a true mastery of stucture is critical…
October 5, 2017
My Full Review Of Aaron Sorkin’s Screenwriting Masterclass
Having never attended any sort of traditional film school, I’ve always taken it upon myself to self-educate as…
August 18, 2017
PODCAST: How To Find Existing Writing Material To Direct
While some filmmakers absolutely love the writing process and consider themselves true writer-directors, many others prefer to focus strictly on…
May 25, 2017
How To Make A Micro Budget Feature Film – Part 1: Story Development & Writing
I’m currently knee deep in post-production for a micro budget feature, and have made a point a point to…
April 2, 2017
3 Of The Most Critical Elements For The Success Of Any Short Film
On the surface, short films can appear to be far easier to execute than features, but in reality…
July 5, 2016