Film Director
Los Angeles, CA
Joined June 2009
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The Big Short stays wildly rewatchable. Fast, furious, and somehow makes finance thrilling—stacked cast firing on all cylinders.
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The danger of not making a film far outweighs the risk of making an imperfect one.
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So it seems, from the discussions I've been having with buyers and executives, that marketable concepts with efficient production spending will rise to the top of the pile.
High concept. Low cost. High impact. Seems wise to develop that. Any IP helps.
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SHOCK PHOTO: Aerial drone footage reveals the devastation in Pacific Palisades, a once-wealthy area northwest of Santa Monica with a population exceeding 23,000. Some residents estimate that as much as 75% of the neighborhood has been reduced to rubble.
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How to build an audience as a filmmaker:
- Make films
- Document the process
- Share everything you learn
- Incentivize fans to subscribe
- Measure growth, iterate and repeat
This model has helped me generate about 50,000 email subscribers, mostly in the last 1 - 2 years:
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You’re always a single page, phone call, or decision away from starting your movie.
It's just the first step of thousands. But it's still progress.
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The most productive filmmakers I know aren’t any more talented, they’re just better at seeing things through.
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Without a multimedia program, Michigan can't compete w/ other states & territories. We're missing out on film, TV & advertising projects that could boost our economy, create jobs & retain talent. To contact your legislator, visit mifia.org/take-action.
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Today’s affirmations: I want you to repeat it. I am in control of my emotions and reactions. I choose peace and prosperity.
Every challenge I face is nothing more than an opportunity for growth and learning. I embrace change.
I embrace challenge. I embrace trials and tribulations with courage, not with fear.
I am grateful for my journey and trust that every step is leading me to my purpose.
I am resilient. I'm unstoppable. No storm can shake my faith or my determination.
I speak life positivity into every situation. My words have power, and I use them to build my future.
Josh Sikkema retweeted
Two of the greatest moments in Hip Hop cinema ever. EVER. Applaud to the fucking camera ops
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Kendrick Lamar bringing Jay Rock out to rap his feature on Money Trees is easily one of the best highlights of the night teapawt.net/RP301Media/status/1803…
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Have you heard the news? The MI House Committee on Economic Development & Small Business has given the green light to the Multimedia Jobs Act! Next up, the MMJA heads to the full House for a vote. Let’s keep the momentum going! Visit mifia.org
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Movies get made when the pain of procrastination outweighs the fear of failure.
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Join us at Woodward Avenue Brewers in Ferndale to support MiFIA & the Multimedia Jobs Act!
Help bring film, TV, commercial, corporate, & music work to MI. $25 entrance includes 2 drinks & presentations by MiFIA board members.
RSVP: mifia.org/events
#MultimediaJobsAct
Josh Sikkema retweeted
Thrilled to share we got a grant for #CourageToThrive & just filmed our 3rd story with @thejsikk -a Native American story with Serene. Caught magnificent moments with a wonderful crew. Grateful to all!💜✨🎥
#NewDocumentary #BTS
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