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A Dispatch from the Frontlines of Inflated Credits and Real Work
There’s been a quiet tragedy unfolding in the independent film world for a while now, and it’s not just about bloating budgets, shifting...
May 4
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This is why your Project is not getting Financed!
Independent filmmakers have no shortage of creativity, drive, and ambition. What they often lack fatally is a basic understanding of how...
Apr 29
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When Everyone’s a Producer, No One’s in Charge.
There was a time when making an independent film was about finding someone to say yes. You needed a buyer, a financier, maybe a...
Apr 23
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No Free Work, No Free Money: The Real State of Film Financing in 2025 and beyond...
I have been in this industry long enough to recognize a dangerous pattern when it forms, and we are now fully inside one. Anyone who...
Apr 16
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Indie Film Isn’t the Escape from Hollywood - It’s the Wildfire Next Door
When I transitioned into independent film, I thought I was stepping away from the chaos of the studio system. I believed I was moving...
Apr 9
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"It Just Needs Funding": The Most Dangerous Lie in Creative and Business Pitches Today
I’ve lost count of how many pitches I’ve sat through that ended with some version of this line: "We’re ready to go, we just need...
Mar 24
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The Future of Film is Independent and It Starts With US
For over 11 years, I worked in the entertainment industry, achieving what many would consider significant success. But despite the wins,...
Mar 22
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The Investor List Scam: Why You’re Wasting Time Chasing Ghosts
I get it. Networking is important. Building relationships is key. But every day, I see the same recycled garbage. “Comment ‘Investor’...
Mar 22
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What You Need to Know About Film Financing in Today's Industry
Since May 2023, I’ve spent my time immersed in the world of film financing. In that time, I’ve seen a pattern emerge — countless...
Mar 22
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The Oscars Are Dead: Why Independent Filmmaking Is More Vital Than Ever.
For decades, the Academy Awards represented the pinnacle of filmmaking achievement. Winning an Oscar was seen as the ultimate mark of...
Mar 22
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