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We Can All Hit the Bullseye!
Vocational ambition is like the concentric circles of a target where everyone strives to hit the bullseye. Most of us start in the outer most circle, while a lucky few with natural talent and/or...
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A Responsible Opinion
As a filmmaker and writer, I continually share my work, which has led me to think a lot about opinions lately. First, an opinion is subjective and not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. Your...
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I am “Very Inspirational”!
A big thank you to Susan Kelly for honoring me with the “Very Inspiring Blogger Award”! I’ve been blogging for nearly three years now and it really is becoming more and more enjoyable. I’m slowly...
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Stay the Hell Out of the Way!
The most exhilarating part of writing a script is when “your” characters begin to speak on their own and do things on their own initiative, demanding that you get the hell out of their way! Such has...
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My Current Obsession
My current feature length script is a love story that takes place on an Indiana farm. So, as you can imagine, I have been listening to movie scores from similar films as I write. One piece of music,...
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Sorry About My Absence
Perhaps (and hopefully!) some have noticed that I have not posted an article for a few weeks now. Life has been rather taxing lately, emotionally and, therefore, physically. It’s mostly personal, a...
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Shark Tank Wisdom
On a previously aired episode of Shark Tank, magician Rick Smith Jr. sought $1.5 million dollars for a 20% stake in a proposed Las Vegas magic show. That means he claims to be worth over $7 million;...
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Embrace Emotional and Spiritual Murder
Establishing oneself as a professional artist is excruciatingly difficult in the United States. The American social system does not support nor does it encourage artistic aspiration. This is mainly...
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Encouragement is Electric
The further I traverse through the shadowy cave of creativity, the more I value encouragement. Encouragement literally means to fill someone with courage, hope, confidence; to hearten. Encouragement...
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Veronica Mars Kickstarter Campaign Raises $2 Million!
Yesterday was a monumental day for independent film. Over $2 million was raised in just ONE DAY on a Kickstarter campaign to fund The Veronica Mars Movie Project. The movie will be based on the...
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Ang Lee Cooking and Cleaning
My good friend, Jeffrey Travis, recently shared an article with me with the belief that I would find it encouraging: I did…very much! Let me preface the article by saying that this year’s Academy Award...
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My Huge Challenge!!!
It’s been awhile since my last post, since I am preparing for the impossible! For my current feature film project, I am aiming to raise about $70,000 before July 2. It’s the biggest challenge of my...
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A Hidden Blessing Not so Hidden Anymore!
The most excruciating part of low-budget, independent filmmaking is asking for help. It takes a lot more people to make a film than almost any other art form. I often fantasize about being a lone poet...
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A Great Way to Save Time and Energy!
As you go about your art, your venture, your enterprise, it’s best to assess people in one of two ways: Believers or Boosters Believers see your vision early and have faith in you. Boosters contribute...
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The Irony of Blogging
If one’s purpose for a blog is blogging itself, then writing a blog post is the most productive thing they can do. However, if one blogs to share their experience doing something else, then blogging is...
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