Does your film need an autopsy? When did you stop believing you could make your film? Was it the harsh criticism on your script? The first rejection from a producer? Or did you get overwhelmed by how complex it is to get a film funded? Who murdered your dream? And can Read more
10 Reflections to Survive—and Thrive—as a Filmmaker in 2025 and Beyond Who makes 💯 of their living as a filmmaker? I still pay my bills as a filmmaker. Still being the key word. The market is telling us a few things: ▪️ Budgets are getting cut ▪️ Crews are getting Read more
3 Screens Insightful commentary on the current state of the film industry via Luc Forsyth triggered by Scott Galloway article Peak Hollywood. “The ROI on entertainment investment is increasingly the inverse of the screen size it’s produced for.” Filmmakers and Screenwriters where will your film be watched? The Theater, TV, Read more
Proud to showcase some of the most powerful images from the proof-of-concept photo session I produced for the film Why? It’s a story of surviving abuse, resilience, and healing. Based on the novel by EP/Writer Michelle Eades. I was hired to do the film budget and film business plan for Read more
Quinceañera Crashers: A Film Funded by the Community, for the Community I’m producing and packaging a film where Product Placement Integration is playing a huge role in financing. 🎬 Introducing Quinceañera Crashers! The Logline: Fourteen-year-old Valeria knows her quinceañera will be anything but glamorous—until a fairy godmother and a crew Read more
ROADMAP TO A $150,000 FILM A few weeks ago I wrote that every filmmaker and screenwriter should have multiple scripts in different budget ranges. The main indie film budgets are $150k, $300k, $700k, and $1 million. Script Notes When crafting a $150,000 film, self-contained scripts are key. Think horror, intimate Read more
IS PITCHING OVER IN 2025? Do you think Netflix is going to option your screenplay? Los Angeles is at a standstill—COVID, strikes, dwindling film incentives, and now the fires! Should screenwriters start thinking more like producers? This article is from Stacey Parks, one of the original pioneers in distribution and Read more
Why every filmmaker needs a slate of films for 2025! If you want your screenplays to be produced and financed you need to have a slate of scripts in different budget ranges. Your goal is to have your film funded! Here are the SAG indie film budget tiers. Read more
Mastering the Art of Pitching in the Film Industry In the world of filmmaking, pitching is a defining skill—some fear it, while others thrive. It’s an indispensable craft that you must cultivate. Your ability to effectively convey the creative and financial value of your film project is of utmost importance. Read more
Proof of concept works! Whether they are photo stills or a short film. Making a feature film is expensive and time-consuming. So break it down to the bare minimum. Can’t afford a proof of concept video yet? Or a short film? Start off with a photo shoot! What better way Read more