The old system is broken. I know that. You know that. That’s why I’m creating a new system for filmmakers — for artists. And I will lead by example. Got this message today, after explaining my vision for the future of film to him a few weeks ago.
Last week I told you why investors do NOT care about your business plan nearly as much as you think. So what do they want instead? How do you not end up feeling like the dog below? Easy! This week I’m giving you a list of the 19
I’m curious… What influences the quality of your life? Is it your money? Your films? Your cat? I’d argue that (in large part) the quality of your life is the quality of your emotions. Films and cats can definitely influence your emotions, which is why you feel fulfilled after filming
You know that in order to get funding / investment, you’ll have to pitch. You’ll have to MASTER influence over who you’re talking to, and over yourself. This is why I focus on 80% psychology at indiefilmTO. BUT here’s the problem. You’ll be tempted to
People ask me what I do for a living, and I’ll say “I’m a filmmaker.” Then they say “Oh! My nephew does that.” NO. I ACTUALLY MAKE A LIVING WITH FILMS. YOUR NEPHEW IS UNEMPLOYED. I know you’re thinking, “Curt, you handsome and wise devil…
This will be controversial. Yup. This will be controversial to the inane filmmakers who don’t understand the difference between stealing ethically, and stealing without attribution. BUT that’s good news for you. While others see the world in their black and white ideologies, there are others that know that the greys
Recently I hosted a show called The Circuit, which was about the future of indie filmmaking. Left to right: Michele Alosinac (City of Toronto), Carolle Brabant (Telefilm), Piers Handling (Toronto International Film Festival), Bern Euler (Canadian Film Fest). Someone in the audience asked a question about why
This is about ambition. Sometimes the pain of failure is so disquieting that you lie to yourself, put the blame on others for not “getting you,” and delay MASSIVE action with the justification that it’s okay ’cause you’ll accomplish your goals “someday.” I call BS.
I know what you’re thinking. “Curt, how do you keep unstintingly putting out so much content and giving SO much value? And how do you stay so handsome? And what’s your number?” Well, I love you too. And I have no intention of being meretricious —
You’re looking particularly resplendently marvelous today! I just got back from Rome (it was my birthday last week) and I can’t wait to let you know the lessons I gleaned that you can apply to filmmaking. In case you missed it, here’s my podcast on getting money