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How I Made 6 Feature Films In 2 Years

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3 min readSep 14, 2021

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In 2016, I began the crazy notion of directing and writing my feature films. In my first two years, I wrote a book that’s been published that I turned into a movie and I completed 6 feature films. All totally different genres. I met an incredible mentor who supports me in ways I never thought possible. I spoke on a directors panel at Cannes Film Festival and I have won various awards at various film festivals.

The reason I’m telling you this is not to brag. It’s because I want to show that anything is possible. My next book Filmmaking without Fear, is also completed. This book really explains the ins and outs of making a feature starting from having nothing to a completed project and from my personal experiences including the highs and the lows.

One of the main questions I get asked is “how did I do it?” And “how did you get distribution?” Both very valid questions. Actually directing the film can be the easiest part.

So I wanted to share a small bit of knowledge that can hopefully help you all become Filmmakers or Storytellers.

How Did I Do It?

1. I had no fear that’s how. I worked all hours possible on moving my dream forward.

2. I went ahead and did it even if people said things weren’t possible . I found a way of doing it. I wasn’t going…

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