Unless you are an experimental filmmaker, you are going to need a screenplay to make your film. Your script is arguably the biggest key to the success of your first feature film. Why Is Your Screenplay So Important? If you're like most writer-directors, you are full of ideas. I have met hundreds … [Read more...] about How To Write A Crappy First Draft
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How To Make It In Hollywood
If you want to know how to make it Hollywood, you're obviously not alone. It is easy to dream about becoming the next Hollywood hotshot. You get to town and everybody around you is doing amazing things. Typical conversations revolve around careers in entertainment: "What do you do?" "I'm a … [Read more...] about How To Make It In Hollywood
Cynicism Won’t Make Movies
Getting your movie made can be frustrating. I know the feeling. Over the course of a year, I get involved in hundreds of conversations with people with the hopes of making a deal. Most of the deals fall apart. And even though this is part of the game, every time I experience a setback, I spend a … [Read more...] about Cynicism Won’t Make Movies
What To Do When Your Filmmaking Sucks
This filmmaking article is challenging to write. The reason for this is simple. It is tough to admit that a movie you made (that you once thought was brilliant) totally sucks. Cringing at the sight of your old work is a good sign. The emotion means that you're growing as an artist. But I don't … [Read more...] about What To Do When Your Filmmaking Sucks
Warning: Lazy People In Hollywood Can Hurt Your Career
No matter where you are in your filmmaking career, you know that hard work usually pays off. And while there are thousands of responsible people working in the movie industry, there are also just as many irresponsible and lazy people in Hollywood. I’ve encountered people who have complained to me … [Read more...] about Warning: Lazy People In Hollywood Can Hurt Your Career
