Screenplay
The Importance Of Starting Your Film With Silence
Recently, I had the opportunity to view two films: "Napoleon" and "Ferrari," wanted to share a brief thought about the importance of using symbolism and metaphors in filmmaking.
Latest
Writing Character: A List Of Value Changes For Writing
Here below is a basic 'cheat sheet' overview of how characters can change in your story. In my film classes, I always stress that CHANGE is what makes people become curious about your story. Change is the plus and minus of the attention battery in our human world,
Film Class
Free Lesson: Balance of Exposition Dialogue
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Film Class
Free Lesson: Balance of Exposition In Story
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Novelty: Overcoming the Fear and Pain in Writing
I hesitate to start writing because I can't seem to find the time for it. My resistance stems from a reluctance to face an uncomfortable truth, which becomes apparent every time I try to write.
Film Class
Free Lesson: Character Development
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Screenwriting
The Crown: A Perfect Writing Example
The Crown features the most symmetrical writing, the most aesthetical, without being devoid of life, as is often the case with beautiful things.
Free Lesson: Introduction To Metaphor
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Writing
Big Tiny Tips That Help Me Write
I pay more attention to the 'soil and roots' of my writing process. My body, my mental state, nutrition and sleep.
Film Class
Free Lesson: Metaphors In Cinematography
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Film Class
Free Lesson: Developing Your Theme
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Film Class
Free Lesson: 3 Acts Of A Film Moment
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Biography
Stories From My Life: 2009: A Cinematic Return to My Roots
In this post I share a bit from my life and filmmaking.
Toolbox
Resources: Helpful & Free Website For SFX (Sound Effects)
A great website with free SFX (Sound Effects) library.
Film Class
Free Lesson: Tips For Film Directors
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Filmmaking
Behind-the-Scenes with a First-time Writer/Director
A first-time director's personal journey behind-the-scenes of their recently released scripted short film, By Five.