A Lesson from 40 Years of Filmmaking

The One Big Lesson from 40 Years of Filmmaking

After four decades in this wild world of filmmaking, I've boiled it all down to something pretty straightforward: It doesn't have to be complicated.

You don't need anyone's permission. You don't need fancy, expensive gear. And you definitely don't need to wait for the "perfect" moment.

What do you need? Clarity on your idea, momentum to keep going, and the guts to just start.

That's exactly why I wrote Make, Finish, Release.

It's not some dense textbook full of jargon and fluff. It's a no-nonsense guide, a real launchpad, to help you cut through all the excuses and actually get your film made. Straight to the point: how to begin, how to push through to the end, and how to get it out into the world.

Read it one evening, start acting on it the next morning.

Why This Matters Now More Than Ever

We're in an incredible era for creators. The tools to make something meaningful are literally in your pocket, your phone can shoot stunning footage these days. Audiences are everywhere, hungry for fresh stories.

The only thing holding most people back? That nagging lack of confidence to hit record... and the clarity to see it through to release.

If you've got a story burning inside you, stop overthinking. Grab the basics, start small, and build momentum. Your film doesn't need to be perfect—it just needs to exist.

(And if you're ready to dive in, check out Make, Finish, Release. It's designed for exactly this moment.)