Why the director is the Head of Vibes

3 keys to setting the tone for your production

How do you make your movie look like a REAL movie without tons of lighting gear?

The secrets behind how we shot 80% of Wild Boys without any additional lights

How to manage your most important relationship as a director

and why building trust is crucial for making a great film

How to ask your lead to run into a tree

a practical guide to shooting action scenes on a shoestring budget

How I directed this pivotal scene from Wild Boys

an insight into how blocking shapes performance

Bargain Hunting in Hollywood: How We Geared Up for 'Wild Boys'

how to think about picking the right gear for your film

Frogs, snowballs and first day of production

How we planned and executed day 1 of Wild Boys

The disaster that almost ruined Wild Boys

what to do when Mother Nature shuts down production

If you screw this up your production will be miserable

and how to get your crew on the same page before you shoot

The 3-step system I used to shot list my first feature

and how it helped us shoot 100 pages in 10 days

This one habit will make visualizing your movie 100x easier

and turn you into a cinematic encyclopedia

Why being the smartest person on your crew is a huge mistake

and why hiring right is the key to your film’s success

Why every director needs the skill of rewriting

and how to learn it if you’re not a writer

How rehearsals saved Wild Boys

and a proven process for how to get the most of your actors on set

How our little indie film shot in 20+ locations over 10 days

and why locations are the ultimate money saver

The test every director needs to put their script through

and how to make the most of it

Why there are no movie stars in Wild Boys

and why trying to cast one for your film might be a bad idea

How to cast a no-budget a feature

and how to get great actors when you don’t have any money

The Art of Co-Writing - 3 big benefits of writing Wild Boys with a partner

What made it work, and what I learned about writing with someone else

3 Big Mistakes We Made When Writing Wild Boys

and how you can level up your scripts by learning from my mistakes

How we created a $5,000 pitch in 4 days

And the steps you need to follow to do the same.

Why the right project is key to making your first feature

And how to avoid the major mistakes filmmakers make when choosing theirs.

Why making and watching films is not enough

How to live an epic, story worthy life

Luck and how I got paid to travel the world

Let's explore how we can increase our chances of getting a lucky break as filmmakers.

Why indie filmmakers have an advantage over Hollywood specialists

The problem solving capabilities we gain as indie filmmakers are invaluable.

Why I'm Working For A 12 Year Old

Today I share the story of how I fell in love with movies.

A new day job and why I get up at 5am

5 Marketing Mistakes I Wish I Had Avoided When Releasing My First Feature

I'm sharing some of the biggest pitfalls when releasing your film without a giant marketing budget.

The traditional indie film path is broken

How we went from finished film via the festival circuit to finding a distribution partner.

Finding the sauce - a simple guide to becoming an idea machine

Ideas are the #1 creative currency. I'll show you how to have lots of them.

How feedback loops are running your life (and how to take back control)

Filmmakers can design feedback loops to 10x their growth.

How I screwed up a $10K short

Some very expensive filmmaking lessons.

Be prepared

Preparing is the key to a smooth shoot, I want to show you how I do it.

The world’s most honest productivity system

A productivity system that let's you take back control of your time is essential for keeping the course when directing.

How this one habit can skyrocket your progress

Creating awareness is the first step towards improving your creative performance.

Why progress over perfection is so damn hard to implement

Perfectionism has held my career back years, and I want to show you some ways I'm coping with it.

Stop the shit

How to make day 1 great (and set your shoot up for success)

Getting your first day of shooting right can make or break your film.

What I learned from the Battlestar Galactica series bible

Let's dive into the series bible for one of my favorite TV shows of all time, Battlestar Galactica.

What is the director’s path?

Let's dive into what the career path for directors look like.

A year in review 2023

Looking back at 2023 and ahead to the year that awaits us.

Why directors are more important than ever in the age of AI

A deep dive into how directors can skyrocket their craft using AI

What I’ve learned from 100+ festival selections

My films have played at over 100 festivals. But what have I gotten from these experiences?

How I leveled up my storytelling by learning one skill

One filmmaking skill presents a massive advantage for directors who want to level up their storytelling: editing.

What the hell is your voice anyway?

Finding and honing your voice as a director is a unique advantage.

Why you should build friendships, not a network

Building a professional network is about much more than handing out business cards and sending cold emails.

The key to communicating like a pro

Clarity is the key that unlocks a director's ability to become a great communicator.

Not the progress report I expected

A lack of progress report about turning failures to lessons.

How we shot Wild Boys and the 80/20 Principle

An interesting principle and how we used it to shoot a feature in 10 days.

How we spent $25K on Wild Boys

Discover how we spent our budget to make Wild Boys.

“No budget” fundraising 101

A BTS look at how we raised $25K to make Wild Boys.

How to get punched in the face

Make it about the story, not you and notes become a valuable asset, not your biggest fear.

The Art of Giving Notes

Good note givers are knowledgeable, kind, helpful and give their distinct feedback seen through the film you are trying to make.

It took me a decade to understand this

Figuring out your story and character's POV is a cheat code for directors.

How to find your direction

Become the Guardian of your Story's heart by answering a few key questions.

The number one thing holding you back

If you’re tired of aspiring to direct, and want to actually make a film, these tips will help you get started.