The Call to Adventure

I write a newsletter where I aim to provide more value than a $100,000 film school education. Every week I share one actionable idea that helps directors level up their craft.
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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.

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How I leveled up my storytelling by learning one skill

What the hell is your voice anyway?

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

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What the hell is your voice anyway?

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.

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Why you should build friendships, not a network

The key to communicating like a pro

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

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The key to communicating like a pro

Not the progress report I expected

A lack of progress report about turning failures to lessons.

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Not the progress report I expected

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.

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How we shot Wild Boys and the 80/20 Principle

How we spent $25K on Wild Boys

Discover how we spent our budget to make Wild Boys.

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How we spent $25K on Wild Boys

“No budget” fundraising 101

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

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“No budget” fundraising 101

How to get punched in the face

Notes can be brutal, soul crushing things. We discuss how to make the process about the story, not ourselves and how we can use even the worst notes to improve our films.

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How to get punched in the face

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.

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The Art of Giving Notes

It took me a decade to understand this

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

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It took me a decade to understand this

How to find your direction

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

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How to find your direction

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.

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The number one thing holding you back