The Movies I Grew Up On Are Gone. And I Miss Them.

Last night, I sat in a dark AMC theater surrounded by families, teens, and a few fellow nostalgia junkies, watching Casper on the big...

Oct 5, 20251 min read

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Well spotted, explorer. This is my online dispatch—stuffed with oddities, observations, and dispatches from my film adventures, brand capers, artist pep talks, and whatever else steals my attention. If you’re craving the uncut bio, the Filmmakers Ranch team prepared a biography bristling with thrills and chuckles. Highly recommended reading if I say so myself...

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The Movies I Grew Up On Are Gone. And I Miss Them.

Last night, I sat in a dark AMC theater surrounded by families, teens, and a few fellow nostalgia junkies, watching Casper on the big...

Oct 5, 20251 min read

Short Films Are Your Secret Weapon!

Somewhere between the dreamy ambition of “I’m going to make a feature film!” and the crushing reality of “Wait…how much does catering cost?”

Sep 30, 20253 min read

Why the Hollywood Acting Game is about to change forever!

The Hollywood acting landscape is on the brink of a major transformation as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers (AMPTP) is set to expire on July 1st, 2023.

Jun 28, 202316 min read

The Great Film Production Renaissance: Are You Ready?

During times of struggle, the inevitable is often accelerated. Companies that were dying go bust, new ways of working, that were once seen as too disruptive to the established norm, or simply too expensive, are fully embraced in order to survive. Companies that innovate thrive and new voices find their place.

May 22, 202012 min read

Hollywood’s Broken System and the 3 Letters That Will Save It

Hollywood has been broken for years due to a lack of focus on three little letters that should be at the core of any modern business. But times are changing, and these three letters will be the key to the future profitability of filmmaking at every budget, for every genre, and for studios and indies alike.

May 11, 202019 min read

Prepare For The Death & Rebirth of Hollywood

Production, exhibition, and good old fashion power are all being violently uprooted in tinsel town and where we land twelve months from now is going to look very different from the last twenty years. Cue creepy music and a slow track into a crystal ball.

Apr 30, 202017 min read

Why We Are Moving The Janes Family From Los Angeles To Oklahoma City

"THE BEST ANSWER I CAN GIVE IS: WHY NOT?” Within just three months we’ve discovered a new city, bought a house, and begun the move halfway across the country to Oklahoma City. It’s pretty darn exciting and goes to show how anything can happen. We had no intention of moving to this part of the country. NONE.

Feb 28, 20195 min read

The Brave Seven-Year-Old Girl Who Stood Up To A City

As a recent transplant from Los Angeles to Oklahoma City I had begun to see a rather haunting photograph of an African-American child sitting at a lunch counter and staring, steely eyed, directly into the lens of the camera. Directly into my soul each time I unexpectedly came across the image. Daring me to find out more about her story.

Feb 12, 20195 min read

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The Movies I Grew Up On Are Gone. And I Miss Them.

THIS MONTHS FEATURED POST

ODDITIES & OBSERVATIONS

The Movies I Grew Up On Are Gone. And I Miss Them.

Short Films Are Your Secret Weapon!

Why the Hollywood Acting Game is about to change forever!

The Great Film Production Renaissance: Are You Ready?

Hollywood’s Broken System and the 3 Letters That Will Save It

Prepare For The Death & Rebirth of Hollywood

Why We Are Moving The Janes Family From Los Angeles To Oklahoma City

The Brave Seven-Year-Old Girl Who Stood Up To A City