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LGBTQ+ Representation in Film: Why Authentic On-Screen Stories Matter
For decades, LGBTQ+ characters in film have been sidelined, misrepresented, or erased entirely. While progress has been made, authentic...
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Character Development Study: Mom from The Way Out
In The Way Out , the character of Mom is more than just a supporting role—she’s the emotional backbone of the film. Her presence is...
May 14
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Independent Film Pre-Production: Creating a Shooting Schedule
A well-crafted shooting schedule is the backbone of a successful film production, especially for independent filmmakers working with...
May 7
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Three Steps To Quickly Improve Your Photography Skills
Shore House Dock at Sunset - ghost seventy four Photography is an ever-evolving craft, and even small changes can make a big difference...
Apr 30
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How to Create a Strong Post-Production Workflow for Your Film or Project
Post-production is where the magic happens—transforming raw footage into a polished and compelling final product. A strong...
Apr 23
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Character Development Case Study: Aurora From The Way Out
In any narrative, character development is the heartbeat of the story. Aurora, the protagonist of my short film The Way Out , a...
Apr 9
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Distributing Your Independent Film: How To Create Compelling Artwork
The Way Out - Short Film When it comes to distributing your independent film, first impressions matter. Artwork is often the first...
Mar 26
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Starting Your Screenplay: The First Five Steps To Success
Starting your screenplay can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming. You have a story to tell, but where do you begin? By focusing on a...
Mar 19
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Storyboarding For Filmmakers: Bringing Your Vision to Life
Storyboarding is an essential tool for filmmakers, allowing you to visualize your project and bring your creative ideas to life before...
Mar 5
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Independent Filmmakers: You've Got A Finished Script. What's Next?
You’ve poured your heart and soul into writing your script, and now it’s finished. Congratulations! But as any seasoned filmmaker will...
Feb 26
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5 Tips to Get That Cinematic Shot
(G74) The Way Out - 2023 Short Film Every filmmaker dreams of creating visually stunning shots that captivate an audience and elevate...
Feb 19
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Visual Storytelling with VFX Practice
One of the biggest challenges of being a writer/director is learning how to write visual effects into your screenplay and learning to...
Feb 22, 2022
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In Memoriam Update & Upcoming Projects
We're still making the festival rounds and have notifications expected through July of this year! After the initial push and a couple of...
Jan 22, 2022
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In Memoriam in Post Production!
I started post production on In Memoriam this week and while I'm excited to start the process, all the feelings come in to play - fear,...
Jun 18, 2021
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My Favorite Part of Filmmaking
The absolute best part is being able to see my vision come to life. And what's great? It happens again and again at so many times during...
Jun 11, 2021
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Rained Out!
What started out as a great shooting weekend for In Memoriam on Friday, turned out to be a disaster the next day. Friday's shoot went...
Jun 4, 2021
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Planning is EVERYTHING
When you're a small, independent filmmaker, there is so much that goes into budgeting and being able to put everything together. The...
May 13, 2021
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Independent Filmmaker Equals Prop Maker
...and so much more. This bicycle will look very different in a few days. It will eventually be turned into a roadside memorial -...
May 7, 2021
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Here we go...
We finally have shoot dates for In Memoriam and things are starting to move! We'll be shooting the last weekend in May and I am so...
Apr 29, 2021
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