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Hey Filmmakers, I decided that this month, August 2017, I am going to challenge myself to write the first draft of my next feature. I thought I would pass on the invite to whoever wanted to join me. If you start using #scriptmonth in your twitter posts and include a script title I will do my...

For all of you producers and/or directors out there. Here is a little gem to help get your creative brain gears spinning. http://americanfilmmarket.com/what-types-of-low-budget-films-break-out/ Hopefully will help give you ideas for what your next project is and how to make some return on it.

Each of us probably have our own unique creative process that we use to write our screenplays. The important thing is knowing your process so that you can repeat the results. I would love to hear what process all of you have to get your story to paper and ready to be read. Let us know what...

As a director I like to study the directing style of people I admire. I try to be inspired by them in order to develop my own style and do my best not to copy them (all part of the process I suppose). I would love to know what are other peoples favorite directors. Here are some of mine: Paul...

I recently had a bit of an intense discussion with someone on YouTube about screenwriting and story paradigms. I don't have the traditional perspective on the value of story paradigms create by the likes of Robert McKee, Blake Snyder, John Truby, etc. I'm curious to know what is the go to...

I started a series a while ago discussing directing for micro budget films. It has since been combined with my other videos but the information might be helpful to some of you. https://youtu.be/XVv1gbZwjIM?list=PLx1dbpyku8V0VimetpyGKaRFfTrENvWxb I'll try to keep directing content posted to...

I just posted a new channel trailer to my YouTube channel. On the channel I'm doing my best to share what I have learned making micro-budget films. So far I have done 2 features. My goal is to save you from mistakes I have made and share with you tips that has helped me along the way. Check...

Hey all, Just thought I would let you all know that my first feature length film, BOUNTY, is now available on DVD for purchase and rental. You can find it on Blockbuster.com, Netflix and at Hollywood Video for rental and at various online retailers. It is also available through most cable...

I was curious to know of peoples opinions on the new DSLRs that are shooting HD Video. The one that is catching my attention is the Canon EOS Rebel T1i - mainly due to the price. The big set backs I see is the lack of a 24p option. What are your thoughts. I often record audio separate so...

I am in development for a few films and figured that some of the information I learn along the way might be useful here so I'll try posting any updates on it when I can. I have a movie coming out on video August 11th and am prepping for my second feature. Check back often as I'll make posts to...

I am about to try attaching some tallent to my film. I am currently practicing my pitch but was curious of who the better person to contact would be - the manager or the agent. My approach will be to get the manager/agent as excited about the project as I am to the point where they will try...

I have just posted the website for a feature that I will be shooting in June. Check it out at http://bounty.stgham.com The site contains information about the story, cast/crew, budget/financing, bounty store (online fundraising store) and a production journal documenting the progress of the...

I am in the pre-production stages of a feature that I am shooting in June. I have set up a fund raising website as part of the films website. Check it out and share it with your friends. http://bounty.stgham.com/bountystore.html

Any insights as to which camera is a better choice. I am shooting a feature in June and will be purchasing a camera but I am uncertain as to which one I will be going with. The main issue that I see is the Progressive vs. Interlaced. Any insight would be greatly appricated.

I am getting really close to finish my short and just got the website up. Check it out at http://www.stgham.com/trash.html For any of you who are interested in what the DVX looks like uprezed to HD then check out the trailer on the site. I have a version on the trailer in Windows Media HD -...

So I am a bit excited about completing almost 20 pages of a script in three days as well as being fairly happy with the way the project is turning out. So I thought I would let the filmmaker community here know about it and possibly give some input on the little bit that they can see. All I...

Has anyone seen anything for the new Sony HDV camera? There is a consumer version that, to me, seems overly priced for its capabilities compared to the JVC HDV camera. Anyway, the new camera by sony that is going to be released in February 2005 seems to be an awesome new tool. I have been...

Hello, I am an aspiring director with hopes of doing something I am not entirely embarased to show people. I guess I just happen to be someone who hates everything they do. Well anyway, to my point. I am looking for a book of some sort that covers directing, not so much directing actors - I...