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Let's Make Better Films

We Fall Short, But So What. Just Keep Working.

Need some inspiration? A kick in the pants? Did the piece you worked so hard on not turn out so great?
We all go through this. There is a solution.

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Truly Free Film

Standing On A Seesaw, Balanced On The Cliff’s Edge, Reaching For The Brass Ring Clutched In The Eagle’s Claw

Producing is a precarious business.  You should not do it if you don’t believe that by producing your projects you can make the world a better place or advance the art form.  You are not just the one that feels they know what must be done.  You have to know that the unknowable becoming known through your labors is a real possibility. Producers can’t be the people who settle for the way things are.  They shouldn’t be the sort that takes the easy route or are willing to sacrifice nuance or beauty in service of just getting it done.

The goal of every film should be

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Let's Make Better Films

SUPER’s Rainn Wilson Gets Philosophical (Again)

Rainn gives back in a big way. I am a bit in awe in how generative and generous this man is. There’s a reason why he has over 2 million twitter followers and it’s not just because he’s really funny. He cares about things. He cares about people. He cares about process. He’s thoughtful. And he’s one of the folks I am thankful for getting to know in this past year.

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