Hiring a videographer in Las Vegas can be stressful. Before I offer you my 5 tips for hiring a videographer in Las Vegas, I to share with you a quick story. Many years ago, I started my journey as a freelance videographer in Las Vegas. At that time, I had the opportunity to work with […]

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5 Tips for filmmakers – Getting Started Before I offer you my 5 tips for filmmakers, I wanted to ask you a important question. Why do you want to be a filmmaker? Now, this isn’t meant to be condescending, or even provocative, but an attempt to make an honest evaluation of your motivations for wanting […]

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About failure and success in Hollywood What is success to you? Have you ever really thought about that? We all have an idea of what filmmaking success looks like. We’ve seen images of people holding Oscars and the glitz and glam associated with stardom. But have you ever really considered what success actually looks like […]

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Filmmaking Delusions I think for many first time filmmakers, they have filmmaking delusions as to what a really “movie-maker” is. I was there once myself. I used to focus on the prestigiousness aspect of it. I visualized images of red carpets, drinking champagne on the French Riviera, and sitting in a chair on set commanding […]

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The Film Financing Conundrum There is an age old question that filmmakers have been asking for at least a hundred years now. The question is “Where can I get the money to make my movie?” Unfortunately, the answer to film financing is not very straightforward, and in fact it’s a challenge for even those who […]

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Making a movie is tough enough, let alone trying to figure out film distribution and what to do with your beloved work when it’s done. Hopefully film distribution has been at the forefront of your mind. Making a film without having thought about distribution is a risky proposition.  Most long-time filmmakers have film distribution in […]

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We’ve all heard this before… “I have a great idea for a movie. Now I just need the money!” It’s the age old challenge every film producing would-be faces. Surprisingly, even in the internet-age, there is little to no information out there on the topic of film financing. This is in part because the landscape […]

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Shh! There’s a big secret when it comes to independent filmmaking  – and I’m not talking about that movie on the law of attraction. I’m talking about the secret that most filmmakers and creatives fail to understand. The secret is: You should never, ever be afraid to start small with your independent filmmaking! Let me explain… […]

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It may sound ridiculous, but have you ever considered what your actual filmmaking goals are with your career? It is a question that I often ask Filmmakers when doing consulting. Like so many, the sheer obstacle of making a film is daunting enough, let alone trying to calculate long-term filmmaking goals. But the truth is, […]

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