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Mood Video

Animatic #4 | Memories of Ireland

Animatic #3 | Cannon Fire

Animatic #2 | Lt. Latimer

Animatic #1 | The Advance

Concept Video 2025

Day 1 – River Scenes

Animatic #5 | Matthews Vision

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

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…

On Social Media, Politics & Art

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…

Director’s Statement on Political Messaging

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

Sketch Portrait – Boswell

Pen & Ink

“Napoleon” WTF, pt 2

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.

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)

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

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

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.