Journal

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

Crowdfunding Success for Short Films: An Analysis (pt.2/2)

While immediate funding is the primary goal, the long-term benefits of crowdfunding can create relationships that become the foundation of our artistic journey.

Crowdfunding Success for Short Films: An Analysis (pt.1/2)

Crowdfunding platforms really have changed the game. But let's be honest—how often do we actually hit our goals?

Sketch Portrait: Lt. Latimer

February 6, 2025

Pencil and Pen. Lt Latimer, to be played by Adam Fawns. In the script Latimer is a bit of an obnoxious twat, driven by greed and his own vainglorious ego. In direct contrast, Adam Fawns is a lovely person*! I used a publicity photo of Adam as the source material, removing the scruffy beard he […]

Sketch Portrait - Boswell

December 31, 2024

"Napoleon" WTF, pt 2

December 9, 2024

There are times in "Napoleon" when it seems a visual error is not an issue of time or money but of a strange disconnection from basic, simple accuracy.

"Napoleon", WTF pt 1.

November 8, 2024

Even now, a year later, I still get irritated with Ridley Scott's "Napoleon".

Why Did Our Kickstarter Fail? What Must We Do Better? (pt. 2)

September 28, 2023

Part 2 of a review into our (unsuccessful) 2023 Kickstarter campaign.

Why Did Our Kickstarter Fail? What Must We Do Better? (pt. 1)

September 18, 2023

This is part 1 of a review into our (unsuccessful) 2023 Kickstarter campaign.

The Battle of Lundy's Lane

On the 3rd of July an American army of 2,500 led by Major General Jacob Brown crossed the Niagara River...

Kick It (i)

My kickstarter campaign for The Coward will be the first time I've run a proper such campaign.

Money, Money, Money!

Now, even though it's just a basic budget it does provide a spending total. So I'm actually excited about this little excel file, really really excited...

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