I just finished a shooting draft for my upcoming feature film SHELL SHOCK, and thought it would be helpful to share some background on my process now that I am nearing the finish line. Typically when I write a screenplay,…
Writing
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
My Strategy For Writing & Directing A Feature Film In 2021
After completing my micro-budget feature Psychosynthesis last year, I immediately started development on my next feature project. But…
January 26, 2021
3 Brand New Podcasts Just Went Up, Including My Live Video Interview From American Film Market
I decided to release not one but three new episodes of Show, Don’t Tell this week, all of…
November 24, 2020
An Actionable Formula For Plotting Your Next Screenplay
Many filmmakers are hesitant to follow any pre-determined format for their creative work, as they fear it will undermine…
August 18, 2020
Don’t Chase The Gatekeepers Of The Film Industry, Become One
The article below originally appeared on my micro-budget weekly newsletter. For more content like this, be sure to sign up…
August 5, 2020
5 Film Movements That Should Inspire Every Micro-Budget Filmmaker
I love watching films as much as I love making them. There’s no better way to get inspired…
August 14, 2019
My Simple Workflow For Writing Feature Length Screenplays
The article below was originally published on my newsletter, the micro-budget weekly. For more original content like this,…
July 9, 2019
PODCAST: Demystifying The Writing Process With Acclaimed Screenwriter Bryan Hill
There is perhaps no greater asset for any filmmaker to possess than a mastery of the craft of…
May 30, 2019
The 5 Critical Elements Every Film Scene Hinges On
I’ve written a lot about story building and screenwriting on the blog, but today I want to focus…
May 8, 2019
Race To The Bottom: How To Stop Undercharging For Your Filmmaking Services
Every Sunday I send out an article to my newsletter subscribers, sharing advice and insight on the business…
February 26, 2019
126 Lessons on Independent Film Directing, Cinematography, Post-Production, Distribution, And More…
This week I decided to compile a list of some of the most important lessons I’ve learned about…
August 15, 2018