Journal

Read along as we advance forwards to Shoot Day #1.

Numbers Don’t Lie…

After months of budget review I must face the hard truth about what *The Coward* will actually cost to make.

I freed my inner nerd with complex automations (pt 2)

I built another brain and I'm finally getting on top of my task load (Part 2 of Freeing my Inner Nerd)

I freed my inner nerd with complex automations (pt 1)

Every day I face a basic problem with this project - it's just me. The waterfall of tasks never ends. I badly need another brain... (Part 1)

New Cast Member and an Automation Deep Dive

Meet Nabil Traboulsi, and the nerdy backend work that keeps this production moving.

New Face, New Plan, Grants in Motion

Brett Houghton joins the cast, and the 2026 shoot schedule just got a smart rethink.

Crowdfunding "THE COWARD" short film: my strategy

November 18, 2025

The Coward is a technically complex film ...even if the narrative is relatively straightforward. In film/Tv we have a great saying: “Cheap, Fast or Good - pick any two.”...

On Social Media, Politics & Art

September 16, 2025

There is NO room in this project for racist, bigoted comments or tropes. I've noticed more and more of these types. Some are clearly bot farms but many are also, equally clearly not bots.

Director's Statement on Political Messaging

September 16, 2025

There are many platforms, sites and channels to talk about any political topic. The Coward is not one of them.

New Art! First - Kickstarter images

September 6, 2025

Some are small, fun little images while others are more "serious" or technical work. All of it has some value to the project - directly, as images for Facebook ads or for the Kickstarter page - or even as posters (actual, theatrical size posters!).

Journey Note #1

I look into my Schrodinger money box and nope - cat is dead, again. Money is not there. Film is not made. No fuel in the car of Production. But 'Stalled' ISN'T 'stopped'...

Crowdfunding vs. Direct Fundraising: Which Strategy for Short Films? (pt. 2/2)

A significant advantage of direct fundraising is developing lasting relationships with supporters who may back multiple projects throughout your career...

Crowdfunding vs. Direct Fundraising: Which Strategy for Short Films? (pt. 1/2)

I've faced the decision between crowdfunding and direct fundraising, and it's a choice that can shape your entire project. Should you go for the promise of crowdfunding or the "certainty" of direct fundraising?

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