The Industry Doesn’t Owe You a Career
Sometimes, the only path to success is getting so good at your craft that people can’t ignore you.
Indie Film Has an Audience Problem
When you bring a film to theaters, you have to bring the audience with it. That means starting your marketing plan long before you have a finished movie.
Producer Is A Verb, Not A Title
Everyone wants to be a Producer
Most people see “professional” as a noun. A badge you wear, a status you
The 20-Year Opportunity: A Call to Builders
We’ve covered a lot of ground in this series. The fourth turning is a Crisis era, it’s complex
What Happens After Investing In An Indie Film?
Your wire transfer cleared. The film is officially greenlit. Now what?
Over the last few weeks, current and prospective investors
Building During A Crisis
The first indie film I produced was a multi-generational endeavor. It had everything we discussed in this series, funded
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.
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
The Basics - How Indie Film Works
"How does independent film actually work as an investment?" After producing multiple features and helping dozens of investors