🎬 On Judgment, Trophies, and Why Your Work Still Matters award season career mistakes creative process directing film advice film culture

During this award season, I wanted to say a little something about judgment — especially when it comes to art.

Let me start by being human for a second:
I love accolades as much as the next person. I absolutely want “Academy Award Winner” next to my name. Academy, if you’re listening — call me. I’m...

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A Filmmaker’s Reset for Uncertain Times film advice film culture film economics film industry lessons independent film independent film journey movie making masterclass

I had planned on posting a Sht I Should’ve Done* blog this week. But with so much happening in the world, it didn’t feel right to stick to business as usual.

There’s been a lot to process:
the deaths of Rob & Michele Reiner,
the mass shooting in Australia,
the school shooting at Brown University,
a...

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