I won’t bury the lead. So here’s the news: I’m going to slow down the frequency of these written posts. Part of this is for my own sanity. A lot is going on between releasing one documentary, developing Concrete River, and life…
I won’t bury the lead. So here’s the news: I’m going to slow down the frequency of these written posts. Part of this is for my own sanity. A lot is going on between releasing one documentary, developing Concrete River, and life…
This message is for all the people complaining about DEI. Here’s what you’re really trying to say: “I’m sick of all these (insert racial slur). They’re what’s ruining America. They’re taking what’s mine.” You use coded words like “Woke” or…
Film has long been the most accessible art form. The reason being that it was affordable. In years past, a working family couldn’t afford to take the family out to see a play or a ballet. But for a cheap…
The industry of creating visual stories is changing drastically. The old methods and philosophies are changing rapidly. It’s a time of chaos but also opportunity. Capitalizing on this opportunity is going to require some growth. We will have to change…
This article will simultaneously not be about filmmaking, and also about filmmaking. Right now, a large section of Los Angeles is being destroyed. Where I live is safe from all the danger. But countless friends have had to evacuate, and…
Some dear friends have lost their homes from the Los Angeles fires. It would mean the world if you could help them get on their feet. Soma Helmi is a director and writer who I met at a screenwriting workshop for…
I’ve been speaking with several filmmakers over the past few weeks, and they’ve all confirmed what I’ve been reading about in the news: Hollywood executives are scared. We’re in a moment where no one wants to finance anything. Between the…
For the past 8 months, I’ve been editing and producing the film UKR by Alex LeMay. I’ve known Alex for over 20 years, and we’ve collaborated on a myriad of projects for several companies. But this is the first time we’ve…
For the past few months, I’ve been working with my longtime friend and collaborator Alex LeMay on his feature documentary film, UKR. It follows his journey with a young Ukrainian as they travel through the war-torn countryside to deliver supplies…
As filmmakers, we have a choice to make today. There are a lot of changes on the horizon of our industry. From the pursuit of mergers to the introduction of AI, the landscape is looking like one of absolute chaos.…
