by Todd | Oct 5, 2022 | Article, Story & Screenwriting
Script readers have the difficult task of reading spec script submissions sent to studios, producers and agents, the good and the bad, and a lot of the later. I’m always interested to hear what they have to say about storytelling. They may not be great writers...
by Todd | Sep 24, 2022 | Article
From Look photographer to filmmaker, Kubrick’s first two short films show the developing eye of a great director. He made his first film Day of the Fight in 1949 for $3900. It tells the story of a day before a fight for boxer Walter Cartier. The 16 minute film...
by Todd | Sep 22, 2022 | Article, Cinematography
Handheld camerawork has lost it’s way in today’s media. It’s overused, over-exaggerated, and misplaced. Some media productions have fallen into handheld hell — impossible to watch without getting sea sick. Too often handheld camerawork destroys...
by Todd | Aug 14, 2022 | Article
The American Film Market provides some very useful information on filmmaking trends and statistics. One of the most interesting articles they’ve published reveals that faith films are among the best performers in the coveted “low-budget breakout”...
by Todd | Jun 10, 2022 | Article, Story & Screenwriting
I want to direct you to a screenwriting resource that I have greatly enjoyed. It’s a Substack by Richard Walter called Get Reel. Richard Walter is a great screenwriting instructor. He knows his stuff. He is also very opinionated and isn’t afraid of rocking...
by Todd | May 31, 2022 | Article
We are living in a new era of microbudget filmmaking. More and more filmmakers are learning how to make their own films on a shoestring and find an audience. We are no longer beholden to Hollywood for entertainment, and that’s a good thing, especially for...
