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Staying Fearless and Focused as ‘Filmtrepreneurs’

The journey from concept to screen is never an easy path. Much like with business, where the steps to solvency seem never ending, a film is a long series of triumphs and setbacks, of overcoming hurdles only to have new ones pop up immediately. It takes a strong sense...

How to Option a Book for a Screenplay

As a film producer, I’m always on the hunt for new screenplay ideas. I’ll often browse bookstores looking for recommended novels with stories and characters that could translate well to the big screen. It’s certainly a tried and true formula. Of the 96 Best Picture...

How to be a leader on set for your first indie film

As a director on set, people look to you for leadership, and it’s your obligation to deliver. The title alone doesn’t give you the authority - you have to seize it and earn it, again and again. You’ll need certain traits that allow you to guide and inspire your crew...

How to build out your movie script as a beginner

So, you've finally started writing that movie script idea. You’ve got the foundation of yor story, and you’re starting to flesh it all out. But suddenly, you realize - I’ve got no idea where this is going!  No worries - this is certainly not an uncommon problem. I can...

Where to find inspiration as an aspiring filmmaker

A common question you'll ask yourself as a filmmaker is: Where do other filmmakers find inspiration? The answer comes in many forms: podcasts, magazine articles, curated shorts, music festivals. Their mom. All can be fodder for inspiration. Today, I've worked out a...

7 challenges faced by independent filmmakers

When it comes to independent filmmaking, people often lament the numerous challenges that filmmakers encounter. However, I hold a different viewpoint. The film industry has undergone remarkable transformations since the turn of the millennium, with advancements in...