Stories as Cultural Infrastructure
Stories can divide or unite across generational lines, but successful ones tap into universal truths that transcend age.
The Hero Generation Rises
This is part four of a series on The Fourth Turning for Filmmakers. Read parts 1-3 here.
Now we'
Make Movies People Want To Buy
Too many filmmakers chase personal expression and wonder why buyers won’t return their calls. Here’s what the best indie producers do differently.
Where We Are In The Cycle
History doesn't repeat, but it rhymes. For those paying attention, the verses of our current historical poem are becoming unmistakable.
How To Host Film Investor Events
The film industry is built on relationships. More specifically, the independent film industry is built on relationships with investors.
But
The 80-Year Rhythm of History
For filmmakers and investors navigating today's complex market, understanding generational dynamics is crucial. This second chapter explores how
How We’re Greenlighting Films Through Producer Fund I
There's a massive gap in the family film market that most investors are missing.
While major studios chase
2025's Chaos Isn't Random. It's Right On Schedule.
What feels like unprecedented chaos in 2025 actually follows a predictable pattern.
For months, I had been trying to make
Structuring Your Waterfall: Why "Less Risk" Isn't Always Better
Recently I shared a blog post about film investment structures and received some enlightening feedback that made me take another
