…I know it’s been a minute or two since I’ve last put up a new blog post. Been very busy with an exciting new project that I will announce later, but know that it involves LOTS more no-nonsense film instruction for the masses. So stay tuned for that BIG announcement in coming weeks. In the [...]
Read MoreOk, now you have your business cards and you’re going to some local film screenings or events. Now you can narrow down your venues and activities by involving yourself in film communities. Film communities are any networks, clubs, venues or anything that is run with the sole purpose of uniting people that have film in [...]
Read MoreI don’t care if you want to make documentaries about cleft palates in Sierra Leon, or B-rated horror movies, you still have to have a business demeanor when talking to people in your industry. The superficiality of Hollywood is applicable across the board. Without beating around the bush, the ultimate goal of all this networking [...]
Read MoreYou don’t make films on your own. Unless you want to make your film in a closet and never show it to anyone, you have to interact with people who can potentially help you, or at least watch your film. And I mean people other than your mom. Go to the mirror, look into your [...]
Read MoreJust wanted to drop a quick note to let you know about an event coming up this Friday, May 2nd sponsored by DCTV and Shooting People. If you are a docmaker in NYC you need to drag your butt out of the house and attend this event. DCTV (Downtown Community Television) is a unique filmmaking [...]
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