filmmaking
TagMoving On to the Next
Me (on the left) and my classmate Nick (on the right) in the Christkindl Market.
Our final projects of this semester are over. We fini..
Five-Year Planning
Closing night of Chicago International Film Festival, one day that will be my film screening
One of the most valuable exercises I took..
We Need To Talk About Thesis
Director of Photography, Zach Ruddell, Producer Diego Sardi, Director Chelsea Rowan, Production Designer, Suzannah Linnekin. Photo courte..
Successful Crowdfunding
A promotional still used in my most recent campaign.
How does someone make a successful crowdsourcing campaign? The answer comes when ..
Filmmakers: Masters of All Trades
My team for the film Use Your Oui Oui prepares for a Skype call with our production designer located in “France.”
This summer has defi..
The Business Cards of Inspiring Filmmakers
I got new business cards this week. I’ve had the same ones for two years now and since it’s time to network and look for the next oppo..
It’s Just Thesis
Thesis Film: At Papa’s – going for a take on set.
“Every director has at least ten bad films in them.”
The Associate Chair of our d..
Mixing Media – Collaborating with DMT
At on of our rehearsals for the dance
So what happens when you have this crazy idea to combine a narrative film with contemporary danc..
Now Featuring: Sarah Conley
Sarah and I on set, dressing the talent.
As part of a little project I want to do, I’ve been reaching out to some of the most promisin..
Why filmmaking? A talk with Marie Ullrich
Screen grab from the film The Alley Cat, directed by Marie Ullrich
Why do I want to be a filmmaker? That’s a hard question to answer, ..