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Film Directing: Six BIG Lessons For Indie Filmmakers

After producing over a dozen films, I decided to add movie directing to my list of experiences. This decision resulted from the timing and unfolding of certain events. I had previously interviewed two directors for the job, but they weren’t a fit. The first director had some ideas that didn’t mesh with the story. The … Read More

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Stop Asking Permission And Make Your First Feature

Stop asking permission to make your first feature. As a film producer, you do not need someone else to validate your talent. You do not need permission to be successful. Success doesn’t work that way. Success is attracted to you by the way you think and the actions you take. In Hollywood, power is measured … Read More

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How To Deal With Filmmaking Rejection (Like A Pro)

One way I mitigate this “all eggs in one basket” approach to filmmaking (and business) is to always have projects in various stages of development. This allows you to check one rejection off the list and put your focus into the next. And just because one prospective investor rejects one opportunity, there is nothing stopping you from shopping around…