The filmmaking myths that hold us back! In filmmaking, our main job is to create stories and myths. But what about the myths that we perceive for ourselves and our careers? Today, I’d like to spend some time dispelling a series of old filmmaking myths. There are plenty. Most of these myths are promoted by […]

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A filmmaking mindset is not very much different from other business motivational ideologies. It is in essence the notion that one can achieve their desired dreams as long as they are willing to put practical plans into effect, and focus on the end result. In today’s video I cover this topic in-depth.  In short, a […]

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I remember a not so distant time where filmmakers would openly brag about how much money they spent on their indie films. It was commonly a topic of conversation at film festivals, and industry mixers. Funny enough, those conversations seem so archaic within the last few weeks as the world struggles to make sense of […]

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I’ll be honest, it was my goal to make our new movie Abigail Haunting one of the best horror movies on Amazon Prime. However, it has been an uphill battle since the beginning. Can we do it? Not sure yet, but one thing is certain, this movie was changed my perspective on filmmaking and life […]

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We all tend to associate the term “filmmaking” with Hollywood, movie stars and red carpets, but filmmaking has evolved dramatically into a multimillion dollar content creator service industry that helps all sorts of businesses, individuals, economies and professions. Over the last decade, small businesses and major corporations alike have discovered the power of video. In […]

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Your little brother’s piano recital, that elementary school play your neighbor invited you to. Both presentations of hard work you feel dreadfully obligated to attend. Should you feel that way about attending film festivals? Before I dive into this highly controversial topic and make some new enemies, please let me make myself clear. This is […]

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Star Power. The Fool’s Gold of casting your film. While it is true that talent is a precious resource to casting your film, there is more to casting the correct actor than just the power behind their name, or the glimmering mystic of their outward appearance. Actors bring more than just themselves to set. They […]

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Learning how to be a filmmaker starts with you leaning how to say no to the BS! There is an old adage out there about how to be a filmmaker, and it starts with the myth that you have to “take one on the chin” in order for you to pay your dues. This is […]

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Just because you have a green screen studio in your living room, doesn’t always mean you can place your talent anywhere… At least some place that looks realistic! There is a ton of bad green screen work out there. Surprisingly enough, most of it can be improved by planning a few basic items. One of […]

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