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Christian Movies and Pornography
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Are PG-13 Films Really R-Rated?
The Los Angeles Times reports a new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics that reveals violence in PG-13 movies is skyrocketing and almost 90% of the highest-grossing recent movies have violent...
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Who’s Creating The Movies and TV Programs That Will Inspire The Next Generation?
This past week I had two interesting experiences. First – it was the 100 year anniversary of the birth of Clayton Moore – who played “The Lone Ranger” on television. The series originally aired on ABC...
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Editing Matters to Everyone – Not Just Filmmakers
Just a tidbit: Since 1981, movies that have won the Academy Award for Best Picture often also won the award for Best Editing. No matter how well a scene is shot, acted, or directed; without editing,...
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5 Professional Tips for Filming with Drones
Camera drones are all the rage, and we’re seeing them everywhere – like the snow ski run above. But a great number of young filmmakers are using them without any experience whatsoever. Not only does...
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Director Werner Herzog on Filmmaking
I’ve been reading the fascinating book “Werner Herzog: A Guide for the Perplexed.” I’m a huge fan of the enigmatic German filmmaker, especially his approach to documentaries. Since I’ve been involved...
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A Filmmaker’s Experience in Cuba
Now that the news media is slowing down their coverage of the life and death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, I thought I might post a few thoughts after filming in the country in early 2016. While most...
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Producer DeVon Franklin and the Ability to Read a Room
My friend DeVon Franklin was the Senior Vice President of Columbia Tristar Pictures in Hollywood, and then launched his own movie production company. If you haven’t read his book “Produced by Faith”...
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How To Successfully Direct Child Actors
Working with kids is one of the great challenges for beginning film and TV directors. After all, W.C. Fields said, “Never work with children or animals.” They’re both unpredictable and take real focus...
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My Conversation With Filmmakers About Brain Surgery
When I teach filmmakers or speak at conferences, I invariably get one person who tells me that their passion is to produce a movie, and want my advice. Great. I couldn’t be more thrilled. But then I...
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Christian Movies and Pornography
I thought I’d bring this one back from when I originally posted it in 2009 – because I think it’s worth re-considering. I know I’ll get some hate mail with this one, and certainly don’t want to be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Are PG-13 Films Really R-Rated?
The Los Angeles Times reports a new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics that reveals violence in PG-13 movies is skyrocketing and almost 90% of the highest-grossing recent movies have violent...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Who’s Creating The Movies and TV Programs That Will Inspire The Next Generation?
This past week I had two interesting experiences. First – it was the 100 year anniversary of the birth of Clayton Moore – who played “The Lone Ranger” on television. The series originally aired on ABC...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Editing Matters to Everyone – Not Just Filmmakers
Just a tidbit: Since 1981, movies that have won the Academy Award for Best Picture often also won the award for Best Editing. No matter how well a scene is shot, acted, or directed; without editing,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 Professional Tips for Filming with Drones
Camera drones are all the rage, and we’re seeing them everywhere – like the snow ski run above. But a great number of young filmmakers are using them without any experience whatsoever. Not only does...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Director Werner Herzog on Filmmaking
I’ve been reading the fascinating book “Werner Herzog: A Guide for the Perplexed.” I’m a huge fan of the enigmatic German filmmaker, especially his approach to documentaries. Since I’ve been involved...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Filmmaker’s Experience in Cuba
Now that the news media is slowing down their coverage of the life and death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, I thought I might post a few thoughts after filming in the country in early 2016. While most...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Producer DeVon Franklin and the Ability to Read a Room
My friend DeVon Franklin was the Senior Vice President of Columbia Tristar Pictures in Hollywood, and then launched his own movie production company. If you haven’t read his book “Produced by Faith”...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How To Successfully Direct Child Actors
Working with kids is one of the great challenges for beginning film and TV directors. After all, W.C. Fields said, “Never work with children or animals.” They’re both unpredictable and take real focus...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My Conversation With Filmmakers About Brain Surgery
When I teach filmmakers or speak at conferences, I invariably get one person who tells me that their passion is to produce a movie, and want my advice. Great. I couldn’t be more thrilled. But then I...
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