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.
Read More“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.
Read MoreWatch my interview with Juliana Provatakis - the host of a new series “Julie on the Rocks” in which she trades stories with fellow artists who have made the leap into the film industry.
Read MoreListen as we chat about Kino London, my background in acting/filmmaking, and things get a little political when talking about my upcoming documentary "Blake Byers Brought A Cigarette To A Gun Fight."
Read MoreNot 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?
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreNot 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?
Read MoreIt’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?
Read MoreStar Wars has never been void of politics, however The Last Jedi punches you in the gut as relentlessly relevant to millennial resistance fighters.
Read MoreI’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.
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