If you're trying to figure out how to write a screenplay you can produce yourself, you're not alone. Prior to making my own movies, I worked for a producer in NYC. And I want to take a moment and apologize for never responding to your query letters. I have no excuse for it, other than I was busy … [Read more...] about How To Write A Screenplay You Can Produce (Yourself)
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5 Things Your Film School Degree Won’t Teach You
When I was first starting my filmmaking career, I thought long and hard about the prospect of getting a film school degree. At the time, I figured an education from one of the top film schools would increase my odds of garnering success. Now, after having worked in the game for awhile, I can … [Read more...] about 5 Things Your Film School Degree Won’t Teach You
Thoughts On Film School
Somewhere between 11th and 12th grade, when most of my (then) classmates were taking weekend trips with their families to check out prospective colleges, I was goofing off. I know, I know. Maybe I shouldn't admit that. But at age 17, a college education wasn't high on my list of priorities. … [Read more...] about Thoughts On Film School
How To Break Down and Schedule Your No-Budget Movie
Thanks to enhancements in production technology, you no longer need a gazillion dollars to make a feature. But you will need to learn how to replace money with ginormous creatively. Once your screenplay is complete, the next step in the filmmaking process is your initial breakdown and … [Read more...] about How To Break Down and Schedule Your No-Budget Movie
Film Education In Your Pocket
If I were to teach a formal course in filmmaking, I would call it "Never Has So Much Been Done With So Little, By So Few." In my film education, you wouldn't have to buy course materials. On the first day of film education, I would give each student a legal pad, some pencils and a small sharpener. … [Read more...] about Film Education In Your Pocket
