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Sharing everything I've learned as a filmmaker. From filmmaking tips to how to run sets to general observations, this is what I've seen and what I've learned from years in the field.

Film Freelancing in 2025: What I'd do if I was first starting out
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Film Freelancing in 2025: What I'd do if I was first starting out

In 2025, anyone can be a filmmaker — but turning it into a sustainable, full-time career has never been harder.

Jul 20, 2025 7 min read
Filming a High-Profile Athlete Shoot
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Filming a High-Profile Athlete Shoot

How to plan to capture so much in so little time, and seem like the calmest person in the chaos. In the end of my days, when you come to lay flowers on my gravesite, I would like you for a moment to ponder the words upon my gravestone. Nick

Jul 10, 2025 6 min read
Filmmaker Tips: How to Plan for a Shoot with Limited Time
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Filmmaker Tips: How to Plan for a Shoot with Limited Time

As a commercial filmmaker working with brands and businesses, you’ll frequently face the same hurdles: shooting in unfamiliar locations, navigating uncontrollable sound environments, and—like clockwork—having far too little time to capture everything on the client’s wishlist.

Nov 16, 2024 5 min read
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