Fear Kill Write

Color Grading

Video: Getting That Film Look - Dehancer Film Emulation In Davinci & Final Cut Pro X

In this video, I explore Dehancer, the leading film emulation software for DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro and Premiere.

Documentary

Our Documentary Wins The Grand Jury Prize For 'Best Documentary Film' at the Los Angeles Film Invasion Festival

We are thrilled to announce that our film, "King Of The Butterflies," has won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Film at the Los Angeles Film Invasion Film Festival!

Film Class

My Class: Make A Pitch Document To Finance Your Film Is Now Available To Buy And Download

I’m happy to announce that my film class "How To Make A Pitch Document To Finance Your Film Project," is now available for purchase and download here on my personal website. This means you can watch it offline anytime, anywhere, and own it forever.

Creative Anxiety Featured

Creating an Adaptive Creativity System

There is no Nike commercial that can orchestrate your inner music. There is no "just do it" for the complex strings that compose us.

Documentary

Our Documentary "King Of The Butterflies" Official Selection Film Festival Los Angeles

Our documentary filmed in Inglewood, Los Angeles, has received an Official Selection at the Los Angeles Film Invasion Festival.

Free Film Seminar

Free Online Film Seminar - Saturday 8th June 2024

Dear Film Students, the next Free Film Seminar will take place on Saturday 8th June 2024

Personal Stuff

A Miscarriage And A Rainbow

With the miscarriage came the raw reality of existence, accompanied by the physical and mental vulnerability of being a leaf on life's tree.

Writing

My Exciting Experiment Of Typing Slowly On My Keyboard

This blog post is a meditative journaling entry. A flowing of words. I delve into the introspective journey of how simple changes in my daily writing tools, in this case typing slower on my keyboard, impacts my thoughts.

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.

Skillshare

Win A ONE YEAR PASS To Skillshare

As a Top Teacher, I have received a free code that gives a one year pass to Skillshare and all their courses.

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.