If you’re considering a dozen ideas for your next film project, there are plenty of reasons why you need to choose one and get started. After all, if you never figure out your next project, you’ll never finish it. So being able to take decisive action so you can choose the best film project is your first objective. Don't get me wrong. I know it is easy to kick around … [Read More] about Find Out How To Choose The Best Film Project
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While in high school, I taught myself how to write a screenplay. It looked more like Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet with a few slugs thrown in on the page rather than an actual screenplay. Fortunately … [Read More] about Should Screenwriters Stick With Movie Formula?
Get a Movie Made: 5 Things You Need To Know
I’ve mentored dozens of film students. I’ve met with hundreds. I’ve spoken to thousands. A question I recently asked myself was, “What’s the difference between the people who get a movie made and … [Read More] about Get a Movie Made: 5 Things You Need To Know
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The Minimalist Guide to Selling a Short Film Online
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