What I learned working with my film composer Kieran Kiely
I have a confession - I’m not a musical person. I don’t listen to music when I work. I’m not the guy who can rattle off the names of different bands and musical genres. But when it comes to movies, even I know that music can make or break a film. The problem is that...
Cut Throat: A New Short Fillm
Excited to continue working with my buddy Tom Colley on quick, fun projects. More information on this film will be coming soon but this is another 1 day shoot that we were able to pull off recently.
New Short Film Shot in one Day
I'm excited to tell you that we just wrapped production on a new short film. My friend Tom Colley and I co-directed a little short I wrote in one day at his apartment. It was a blast and I'm just about done with post as well. Just have to solidify a couple options in...
Celebrate Your Wins – Staying in the Filmmaking Game
If you’re going to succeed in the film business it is crucial that you stick with it and stay motivated. The best way to stay in the game is to celebrate your wins. A lot of people getting into the film have their eyes set on grandiose goals that are often hard to...
The Two-Person Crew and the future of filmmaking
Filmmaking with a Two-Person crew - are you serious, Jon? Yes I am. It’s time for filmmaking to change. There are too many filmmakers out there trying to make movies according to the 1990’s Arthouse system. Gone are the days where independent pictures can seriously...
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