Numbers Don’t Lie…
After months of budget review I must face the hard truth about what *The Coward* will actually cost to make.
Blog 26/05/26Library
Everything from the production, newest first - video, animatics and blog posts.
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)
Blog 19/05/26
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)
Blog 16/05/26
New Cast Member and an Automation Deep Dive
Meet Nabil Traboulsi, and the nerdy backend work that keeps this production moving.
Blog 14/05/26
New Face, New Plan, Grants in Motion
Brett Houghton joins the cast, and the 2026 shoot schedule just got a smart rethink.
Blog 11/05/26
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…
Blog 18/11/25
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…
Blog 16/09/25
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.
Blog 16/09/25
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…
Blog 06/09/25
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…
Blog 16/07/25
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...
Blog 31/05/25
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…
Blog 24/05/25
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.
Blog 03/04/25
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?
Blog 03/04/25
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…
Blog 06/02/25
Sketch Portrait – Boswell
Pen & Ink
Blog 31/12/24
“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.
Blog 09/12/24
“Napoleon”, WTF pt 1.
Even now, a year later, I still get irritated with Ridley Scott's "Napoleon".
Blog 08/11/24
Why Did Our Kickstarter Fail? What Must We Do Better? (pt. 2)
Part 2 of a review into our (unsuccessful) 2023 Kickstarter campaign.
Blog 28/09/23
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.
Blog 18/09/23
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...
Blog 29/04/21
Kick It (i)
My kickstarter campaign for The Coward will be the first time I've run a proper such campaign.
Blog 12/04/21
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...
Blog 01/04/21