

Thanksgiving Blessings
Is next week really Thanksgiving? How can November be almost over? Where did the month go? Each and every day time seems to move quicker and quicker, and I find myself wanting to press the pause button. I want more … Continue reading Thanksgiving Blessings

Suspenseful Thrillers
One of my favorite film makers is Alfred Hitchcock. My love for his films probably comes from the fact that I love suspenseful stories, and he was great at telling tales that would make you feel fearful with anticipation as … Continue reading Suspenseful Thrillers

7 Ways to Beat Creative Roadblocks
Creative blocks happen to all of us. You don’t know where to take your story or project next, or you’re just plain burned out from working. Here are 7 ideas you can try out, to work your way through creative roadblocks, get refreshed, and approach your work in a new way. Continue reading 7 Ways to Beat Creative Roadblocks

The Faithfulness of the Lord
I am consistently reminded that life is a series of joys and challenges. No sooner do I overcome one problem, that another problem is staring me in the face. It seems I can never catch a break—I am always fighting … Continue reading The Faithfulness of the Lord

Flashback to the 90’s
So this post is for all the ‘90’s kids out there. Admit it—you were a ‘90’s child like me. You remember the Airwalk sneakers that were worn by the guy you liked in middle school, and you consistently listened to … Continue reading Flashback to the 90’s

How To Find Time For Creativity
Can you find 10 hours a week to work on your passion projects? If you work a 40+ hour a week job, can you locate 1 hour each work day, and 5 hours on the weekend to practice your craft? Here’s the challenge (and it includes a free printable!) Continue reading How To Find Time For Creativity

The 10 Commandments of Production Resumes
Here are ten “commandments” to live by when writing your production resume. Want an example? Scroll to the bottom and download a free template! Continue reading The 10 Commandments of Production Resumes

A Weekly Column
Film & the Maker is a weekly column by someone (me) who knows what it’s like to be an aspiring filmmaker. As we work towards our dreams of being directors, producers, actors, cinematographers, production designers, writers, or anything else, we … Continue reading A Weekly Column

Christmas Glory
Most of us have probably heard the term “Christmas in July.” For whatever reason, stores determine this middle-mark period of the year to be the time to put their merchandise on sale for the upcoming holidays. I don’t know about … Continue reading Christmas Glory

Inspiring Words
As most would know, Jane Austen is my favorite author of all time. I absolutely love her novels, her attention to details, her honesty regarding the lives of her characters, and her relatable moments about life that encompass every part … Continue reading Inspiring Words