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 Dustin Curtis Murphy
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 Dustin Curtis Murphy
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6 Dos & Don’ts for Micro Budget Film Directing 
6 Dos & Don’ts for Micro Budget Film Directing 

An intimate look at my directing process and what tools I developed on my filmmaking journey that enabled me to compete at top tier film festivals.

An American In London: Making A Film About The NHS
An American In London: Making A Film About The NHS

In 2017 I was struggling to find my feet as a new full-time freelance filmmaker in a foreign country with a baby on the way. Now my first British film NORA - a love letter to the NHS - has screened at 10 festivals receiving 14 awards having premiered at the BFI.

Comedy: A Most Disrespected Genre
Comedy: A Most Disrespected Genre

“Anyone who has ever attempted to write, let alone perform, comedy knows that only neurosurgery requires more skill.“ I think I agree, although once I try neurosurgery I’ll let you know for sure.

CrE@+1Ve Collaboration: Work With Me Here People
CrE@+1Ve Collaboration: Work With Me Here People

Not all collaborations are productive and empowering. So how can you learn to avoid working with the wrong people and embrace the collaborators that will set your project up for success?

Screenwriting: The Struggle Is Real
Screenwriting: The Struggle Is Real

How you can write a compelling film utilizing the resources that are at your disposal. With enough passion and determination, anyone can get their film made.

Guerrilla Filmmaking: The Benefits of Wearing Many Hats
Guerrilla Filmmaking: The Benefits of Wearing Many Hats

Not every project has the luxury of a big budget, but that doesn’t have to get in the way of getting your passion project made. Sometimes the only way forward is to do what it takes multitasking as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer, editor - you name it - but how can you effectively balance wearing so many hats?

Every Frame A Film School
Every Frame A Film School

It’s uncanny how many successful auteurs share a common hatred for film school. Is it pure arrogance that makes these artists reject the status quo or is there something about the confines of traditional education that doesn’t allow the free spirited expression of true artists to flourish?

The Politics of Star Wars: A New Hope for Millennial Resistance 
The Politics of Star Wars: A New Hope for Millennial Resistance 

Star Wars has never been void of politics, however The Last Jedi punches you in the gut as relentlessly relevant to millennial resistance fighters.

Your Work is Never As Good As It Could Be, But Never As Bad As You Think
Your Work is Never As Good As It Could Be, But Never As Bad As You Think

I’ve seen many budding filmmakers paralyzed by perfectionism. Get your imperfect work seen. It's the only way to grow. Even acclaimed directors like Martin Scorsese had humble beginnings.

 

 
 

Dustin is an award-winning short and feature narrative filmmaker based in London and Los Angles. He focuses on character-driven stories with relevant social themes and tightly structured plots, often working in blended genre.

Loves a good twist.

 
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