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Film Production Strategies

Since January 1997, I’ve produced and/or executive several independent productions. I’ve also been honored to serve as a film festival jury member, screener, or panelist at several festivals worldwide. From the far north reaches of Dawson City, Yukon, to the …

Investors and You!

It was February of 2006. I had just returned from my annual birthday trip to the Super Bowl when I learned that an indie producer from the East Coast wanted to hire me to rewrite a modern-day pirate script. So …

Delivering a Film

I was nursing an Arctic-cold Dr. Pepper at the American Film Market (AFM) on Santa Monica Beach a few years ago, when a fiercely confident independent filmmaker interrupted my moment of bliss by asking me why he couldn’t sell his …

“Fate of the Furious” and how the the “Fast and Furious” Franchise Raced to Cinema Glory.

Hey, Everybody!  In honor of “The Fast and the Furious,” franchise,  today we’re examining the previous seven films that have raced through the worldwide box office since 2001. These films have earned a worldwide box office total of $3.9 billion, …

Questions From our Readers

Hey, everyone. Welcome to Going Bionic.Today we’re reaching into my email account, and pulling out a handful of recent questions I’ve received.  So without further ado, let’s dive into to our Going Bionic mailbag. I Was Recently  Rejected From Sundance, …

Hipper, Younger Dramas

Today we’re discussing how the formula to make a successful drama has shifted from needing established stars with healthy budgets, to showcasing rising stars with anemic budgets. While dramas like Lawrence of Arabia, Glengarry Glen Ross, and Schindler’s List have …

3 Big Film Finance Killers!

Welcome to Going Bionic. I hope you’re having a fantastic Friday morning. Today we’re exploring three “finance killers” that will likely kill, or at least severely injure the chances of your picture being funded. So, for the sake of your project …

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