# directing — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 12 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover directing. Page: Feed: --- ## [From Web Serial to Phenomenon: How 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' Sold 10+ Million Copies](https://nofilmschool.com/how-dungeon-crawler-carl-sold-10-million-copies) _2026-08-19 · Jason Hellerman · No Film School_ The talk of both Hollywood and the publishing world is Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl . I was talking to an exec last night who told me they got 900 submissions for the writers' room. And the new chapter of the latest book is blowing up, as well. So, how did we get another global publishing phenomenon turned into a TV show that's sure to be a hit before they even film the first frame? Well,… ## [Screenwriting Advice: Feed the Audience Every 5 Minutes](https://nofilmschool.com/screenwriting-pacing-five-minute-rule) _2026-08-19 · Jo Light · No Film School_ By now, you’ve probably heard the supposed mandate from streamers, specifically Netflix, that filmmakers and writers need to continually keep the audience engaged by repeating plot points and reexplaining the story frequently. At least according to Matt Damon and Ben Affleck . (For what it’s worth, Netflix execs later refuted those claims and said there was “no such principle” in play during their… ## [Detailed Script and Scene Analysis!](https://filmdirectingcoach.substack.com/p/detailed-script-and-scene-analysis) _2026-08-18 · Peter D. Marshall · Film Directing Tips_ FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY: For the price of a cafe latte in New York or Los Angeles, I'm offering this 60-page book for only US$5.00! ## [50 Techniques that Contribute to a Director’s Visual Style](https://filmdirectingcoach.substack.com/p/50-techniques-that-contribute-to-0b0) _2026-08-18 · Peter D. Marshall · Film Directing Tips_ PART 43B ## [Puppet Master Jamie Shannon on the Magic of Simple Puppets for Brands Work.](https://respecttheprocess.libsyn.com/puppet-maker-jamie-shannon-on-the-magic-of-simple-puppets-for-brands-work) _2026-08-17 · Respect The Process_ Legendary puppeter Jamie Shannon' s approach to puppetry shows that the most memorable characters come from simplicity, intention, and a process that leaves room for both the performer and the audience to bring them to life. Check out his Puppet Island site. Jamie Shannon is the creator behind beloved puppet projects including Nanalan', the beloved Mr. Meaty, The Groggs on YTV, and the viral… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/respecttheprocess/Respect_The_Process_699_Jamie_Shannon.mp3?dest-id=161854) ## [The 12-Minute Rule for Writing with a Partner](https://nofilmschool.com/hacks-showrunners-cowriting) _2026-08-17 · Jo Light · No Film School_ Have you been thinking about the Hacks series finale since it aired a few months ago, or are you mentally stable? I'm not! So I've been watching all those emotional TikTok edits of the characters and thinking through the mastery of that last season since the end of May. Show creators and writers Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello appeared on the recent episode of Scriptnotes with John August to talk… ## [Not One of The Lads](https://holdingforparrots.substack.com/p/not-one-of-the-lads) _2026-08-14 · Holding For Parrots · Holding for Parrots_ How a Swedish death cleaning exercise helped me process my directing past ## [3 Words That Should Be on the First Page of Your Script](https://nofilmschool.com/three-words-that-should-be-on-the-first-page-of-your-script) _2026-08-13 · Jason Hellerman · No Film School_ I wanted to write about something ridiculous today. So I legit was like, what are three words that I think would stand out on the opening page of a script and get me to lean in? What started as a new exercise for me quickly became this post. Before you write an email to me in anger, I want to tell you that this is not prescriptive. Do whatever you need to do, write whatever you want. But this was… ## [The Best Opening Scenes in War Movie History](https://nofilmschool.com/best-opening-scenes-war-movies) _2026-08-13 · Jason Hellerman · No Film School_ We all know that opening scenes are all about setting the tone for the movie, but if you're strapping in for a war film , how can you set the genre while also delivering something more surprising than just a battle? We already know that when we're watching one of these kinds of films, the stakes are inherently life-and-death. Today, I want to talk about how the best opening scenes in war movie… ## [Take 3: My Notes on Directing Actors](https://filmdirectingcoach.substack.com/p/take-3-my-notes-on-directing-actors-0fe) _2026-08-13 · Peter D. Marshall · Film Directing Tips_ A Working Filmmaker’s Creative Notebook (Notes-3-August 13, 2026) ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iFQjPTzkm7lf) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Film Quote of the Day: The 1996 'Trainspotting' Line That Still Challenges How We Live](https://nofilmschool.com/trainspotting-choose-life-quote) _2026-08-12 · Jo Light · No Film School_ The most quoted thing in Trainspotting started life as an advertisement for staying clean. Kinda ironic, right? "Choose life" was a wholesome anti-drug slogan before the iconic character of Mark Renton got hold of it, essentially turning a public-health message into a battle cry for anyone who ever wanted to opt out of what he feels is a normal, boring lifestyle. Here we are, 30 years later, and… ## [Film Quote of the Day: The 'Good, the Bad and the Ugly' Line That Proved Fate Can Change in an Instant](https://nofilmschool.com/good-bad-ugly-fate) _2026-08-11 · Jo Light · No Film School_ Sometimes the simplest lines in a movie can hit the hardest, and today's example is one such line. It's from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and is spoken by the man with probably the least use for it. Near the beginning of the movie, as a crowd gathers to watch an outlaw hang, a woman on a passing stagecoach says she's glad they finally caught him. The bounty killer beside her hardly reacts.… ## [Read 'The Odyssey' Screenplay](https://nofilmschool.com/the-odyssey-screenplay) _2026-08-10 · Jason Hellerman · No Film School_ The biggest hit of the year, so far, is The Odyssey , which rocketed past a billion dollars worldwide today and will probably top off somewhere around $1.5 billion, making it Nolan's top-grossing film ever and solidifying it as one of the top-grossing movies this year. As with any movie, it starts with a screenplay. This one is an adaptation of Homer's epic, where Nolan read a few translations of… ## [Film Quote of the Day: The Line from Clint Eastwood’s 1993 Classic That Still Feels True Today](https://nofilmschool.com/a-perfect-world-quotes) _2026-08-10 · Jason Hellerman · No Film School_ I fI could pick one actor to deliver something I wrote, it'd be hard to pick against prime Clint Eastwood. The guy has spoken some all-time lines, from Dirty Harry ’s "Do you feel lucky, punk?" to Unforgiven ’s "Deserves got nothing to do with it." His characters and their voices stand the pantheon of time. And here's another sneaky thing: he makes sure that in the movies he directs, even the… ## [How to Write a Romance Built on Character, Not Beats](https://nofilmschool.com/heart-framework-writing-romance) _2026-08-07 · Jo Light · No Film School_ There are no real shortcuts to writing something good, especially since there are so many ways to attack story. The closest you can probably get if you're writing in a specific genre is to look at that genre's story tropes and just copy the steps. I'm thinking in this case specifically of Lifetime and Hallmark movies, and how they always hit the same beats. Romance actually is a great example of a… ## [Invisible Threads: How I Find the Vision for a New Series](https://holdingforparrots.substack.com/p/invisible-threads-how-i-find-the) _2026-08-06 · Holding For Parrots · Holding for Parrots_ Alexi asked me recently how I frame my thoughts when I’m about to start directing a new pilot or a series. ## [Happy in the Fire?](https://abriellelaurent.substack.com/p/happy-in-the-fire) _2026-08-03 · Abrielle Laurent · Anatomy of A Vibe_ How to stop sabotaging your success right before your life pops off ## [Mingzhu](https://filmdirectingcoach.substack.com/p/mingzhu) _2026-08-03 · Peter D. Marshall · Film Directing Tips_ [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209601248/d5f535df4603edc8dba186b652e992e5.mp3) ## [Nott Bros. Return to Talk Repeat Clients, Better Commercials and Career Momentum.](https://respecttheprocess.libsyn.com/nott-bros-return-to-talk-repeat-clients-better-commercials-and-career-momentum) _2026-08-01 · Respect The Process_ Loved hanging out with Nathan Miller and Mark Danciger of the Nott Brothers - talking about what it really takes to make it as a director. We get into how they approach the business side of directing, how they work with clients and agencies, and why being clear and collaborative makes the whole process better. We also talk about how their style has evolved, what they've learned along the way, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/respecttheprocess/Respect_The_Process_698_Nott_Bros.mp3?dest-id=161854) ## [How PJ Koll's Timmy IO Turns Production Chaos into Real-Time Profit Data.](https://respecttheprocess.libsyn.com/how-pj-kolls-timmy-io-turns-production-chaos-into-real-time-profit-data) _2026-07-31 · Respect The Process_ EP PJ Koll has spent years in production and founded Where the Buffalo Roam before building Timmy.io , a platform shaped by his experience with the chaos of managing creative work. PJ shares a little of that history and how it led him to create a better way for production teams to stay organized. Enjoy! My Filmmaker Retreat has 3 spots left so save your spot now! FILMMAKER RETREAT JOSHUA TREE '26… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/respecttheprocess/Respect_The_Process_697_PJ_Koll.mp3?dest-id=161854) ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Hi9sDDVbuwBU) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [The Storytelling That Turns a Business Into a Body of Work](https://abriellelaurent.substack.com/p/the-storytelling-that-turns-a-business) _2026-07-27 · Abrielle Laurent · Anatomy of A Vibe_ What Christopher Nolan taught me in a dark theater about why some brands move people and some just sell them things. ## [Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #190](https://www.hellbendermedia.com/2026/07/25/low-budget-filmmaking-tip-190/) _2026-07-26 · scrappy · Hellbender Media_ It’s not a toy! If you’re filming a miniature, flood the bastard with as much light as you can without starting fires or flipping breakers. Iris down to darken. Don’t go the other way ’round or it’ll look like a miniature. If you’re unsure of this, watch the opening sequence of Logan’s Run or the \[…\] ## [Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #189](https://www.hellbendermedia.com/2026/07/25/low-budget-filmmaking-tip-189/) _2026-07-26 · scrappy · Hellbender Media_ This is what “doin’ the wave” sounds like. Recording live sound at a beach is problematic at best. Beaches are great places for action scenes, fight scenes, and dialogue-free contemplative scenes. Anything that requires sound is going to sound like crap. If you must do dialogue at a beach, plan for ADR. If you have \[…\] ## [Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #188](https://www.hellbendermedia.com/2026/07/25/low-budget-filmmaking-tip-188/) _2026-07-26 · scrappy · Hellbender Media_ Might as well be the Vashta Nerada Filming an outdoor scene in bright sunlight’s not all it’s cracked up to be — shadows are harsh and sharp, and everybody bakes. If you film in hazy overcast, shadows are softer, sometimes gone, and everybody’s cooler. You can always color-correct the footage, but you can’t fix shadows. \[…\] ## [Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #187](https://www.hellbendermedia.com/2026/07/25/low-budget-filmmaking-tip-187/) _2026-07-26 · scrappy · Hellbender Media_ Or it might keep those brats in line. If you’re shooting after dark, find out who can see your set. A neighbor who doesn’t care about a day shoot might object strongly to a 1k light shining in the kids’ bedroom window. ## [Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #186](https://www.hellbendermedia.com/2026/07/25/low-budget-filmmaking-tip-186/) _2026-07-26 · scrappy · Hellbender Media_ Silent, Meaningful Glances If you read through your entire script out loud, chances are excellent that every single place you stumbled on the dialogue can be cut without hurting the story. Unless you’ll be breathing-for-effect, don’t write dialogue bigger than a single breath can handle. A lot of people make the mistake of solving things \[…\] ## [Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #185](https://www.hellbendermedia.com/2026/07/25/low-budget-filmmaking-tip-185/) _2026-07-26 · scrappy · Hellbender Media_ Hot Stuff The lights are hot enough to melt parts of the camera body, as well as melt or ignite other materials nearby. Watch those close shots and if you smell something burning, pay attention to it right then. Don’t do this: ## [Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #184](https://www.hellbendermedia.com/2026/07/25/low-budget-filmmaking-tip-184/) _2026-07-26 · scrappy · Hellbender Media_ Safety Fourth There’s only two reasons to do another take: because you want a safety, or because you want something done differently. If you want a safety-take, say so. If you want something changed, say so and explain it. Doing multiple takes without knowing why can be very frustrating to the cast and crew. It’s \[…\] ## [Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #183](https://www.hellbendermedia.com/2026/07/25/low-budget-filmmaking-tip-183/) _2026-07-26 · scrappy · Hellbender Media_ Why not — bullets all feel the same, right? When doing sound design, try to not use the same sound more than once — unless there’s a very specific reason to. Every monster roar is different — even if it’s the same monster. However, for an automatic weapon, it’s okay if every discharge sounds the \[…\] ## [Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #182](https://www.hellbendermedia.com/2026/07/25/low-budget-filmmaking-tip-182/) _2026-07-26 · scrappy · Hellbender Media_ They were medieval wristwatches, apparently. Period pieces require costumes. Make sure you account for that. Including shoes! I can count three times, for example, that I’ve missed wristwatches! ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KNdLvKNAmEtG) _2026-07-26 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [Low-Budget Filmmaking Tip #181](https://www.hellbendermedia.com/2026/07/25/low-budget-filmmaking-tip-181/) _2026-07-26 · scrappy · Hellbender Media_ Speedy McSwordster Quick way to build a sword: If it doesn’t have to be a hero prop, just make it out of thin plywood wood and paint it. With a jigsaw and a file and a sander, you can have a smooth and ready-to-paint sword in less than an hour. With five buddies all working \[…\] ## [A Bike With Gears](https://holdingforparrots.substack.com/p/a-bike-with-gears) _2026-07-24 · Holding For Parrots · Holding for Parrots_ How did I end up living in Hollywood for 20 years? It's a tangle of memories, circumstances and following my gut. ## [I Was Watching the Wrong Women](https://abriellelaurent.substack.com/p/i-was-watching-the-wrong-women) _2026-07-20 · Abrielle Laurent · Anatomy of A Vibe_ On the two years I spent forcing a business I was never built for, and the dinner table that finally told me the truth. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207782419/922e87eedba6bce8381af4d21c6431a4.mp3) ## [KRISTOPHER KIMLIN: Directing 2nd Unit on the "House of David" television series](https://filmmakingfriends.libsyn.com/kristopher-kimlin-directing-2nd-unit-on-the-house-of-david-television-series) _2026-07-19 · Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little_ In this epsidoe Ryan chats with full-time filmmaker, DP / Director and good friend KRISTOPHER KIMLIN about how he prepares to block shoot 2nd Unit on the successful television series "House of David" on Amazon. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/filmmakingfriends/FF_112_Kristopher_Kimlin.mp3?dest-id=928046) ## Episode 8: Adam Remsen _2026-07-17 · Blind Seat Podcast_ The 12 time Jeopardy champion is here to discuss the show, Quark Theatre, and a Jeopardy super fan that is preserving history, one message at a time. Support the show [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/523051/episodes/19509019-episode-8-adam-remsen.mp3) ## [Wild Gravity's Jon Sneider on Hacking Advertising.](https://respecttheprocess.libsyn.com/wild-gravitys-jon-sneider-on-hacking-advertising) _2026-07-17 · Respect The Process_ Jon Sneider , Founder of Wild Gravity, teaches us how his small, experienced teams can create better work faster than big, layered agencies. Jon shares lessons from advertising, filmmaking, and AI, showing why speed, collaboration, and craft still beat bureaucracy—and why creators who learn to work lean can make stronger ads, save money, and move ideas into the world much more quickly. Buy his… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/respecttheprocess/Respect_The_Process_696_Jon_Sneider.mp3?dest-id=161854) ## [5 Ways to Make Your Self-Tape Stand Out](https://holdingforparrots.substack.com/p/5-ways-to-make-your-self-tape-stand) _2026-07-17 · Holding For Parrots · Holding for Parrots_ Director Julie Anne Robinson shares a few tips on getting noticed in your audition ## [5 Things We Learned from Joy Gorman Wettels](https://holdingforparrots.substack.com/p/5-things-we-learned-from-joy-gorman) _2026-07-10 · Holding For Parrots · Holding for Parrots_ Some people make television. ## [Beauty Commercial Director Jasmin Kuhn: Finding Your Voice.](https://respecttheprocess.libsyn.com/beauty-commercial-director-jasmin-kuhn-finding-your-voice) _2026-07-08 · Respect The Process_ In this conversation with beauty director Jasmin Kuhn , we dig into the path that helped shape her voice as a filmmaker—from her early exposure to visual storytelling to the commercial work that defines her today. Jasmin shares honest insight on craft, collaboration, paid treatments, and what it really takes to build a strong reputation in the industry. It's a thoughtful look at how experience,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/respecttheprocess/Respect_The_Process_695_Jasmin_Kuhn.mp3?dest-id=161854) ## [David Bolen Shares a Cinematography Masterclass](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkdoctome/episodes/David-Bolen-Shares-a-Cinematography-Masterclass-e3liqdu) _2026-07-02 · The Documentary Couple · Talk Doc To Me_ Documentary filmmaker Matthew Meredith has an authentic chat with David Bolen, the iconic, modern DP that's created a style all his own.David Bolen is an award-winning cinematographer based out of Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his international work on feature films, television and documentaries. David was cinematographer for the feature documentary "Some Kind of Heaven" which… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/21586148/podcast/play/122300286/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-2%2F8f56c682-2212-fc22-6f52-f36d61bc972e.mp3) ## [Escaping the Cage of Control](https://holdingforparrots.substack.com/p/escaping-the-cage-of-control) _2026-06-26 · Holding For Parrots · Holding for Parrots_ How making space for creativity leads to soaring results ## [MATTHEW RIVERA: Shooting the "Homestead" television series](https://filmmakingfriends.libsyn.com/matthew-rivera) _2026-06-24 · Filmmaking Friends with Ryan Little_ In this episode Ryan interviews Cinematographer and good friend MATTHEW RIVERA about his experience of being the Director of Photography on the TV series "HOMESTEAD." They talk in depth about the camera and lens choice for the show as well as creative ways to keep things viusally fresh. Guest: Mattthew Rivera / Instagram - matthewrivera [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/filmmakingfriends/111_Matthew_Rivera.mp3?dest-id=928046) ## [Thank You Jimmy Burrows!](https://holdingforparrots.substack.com/p/thank-you-jimmy-burrows) _2026-06-22 · Holding For Parrots · Holding for Parrots_ How the legendary director gave me an opportunity of a lifetime ## [5 Things We Learned From Intimacy Coordinator Lizzy Talbot](https://holdingforparrots.substack.com/p/5-things-we-learned-from-intimacy) _2026-06-18 · Holding For Parrots · Holding for Parrots_ When Saturday Night Live’s Kate McKinnon and Bridgerton actor Regè Jean Page spoofed director Julie Anne Robinson prepping for a sexy scene with the help of an intimacy coordinator, it was more than just a humorous skit. ## [Pat Finn Would've Loved These Lovebirds with Tom Kenny & Jill Talley.](https://respecttheprocess.libsyn.com/pat-finn-would-have-loved-the-lovebirds-with-tom-kenny-jill-talley) _2026-06-13 · Respect The Process_ Just 15 minutes of me rambling about my caldron of feelings over fun, new work. Enjoy. My Filmmaker Retreat has 7 spots left so save your spot now! NEW COURSE - VIRTUAL PRODUCTION FOR COMMERCIAL DIRECTORS Filmmkaer and friend Kevin O'Brien has shot close to 100 spots on the LED wall. His new course is a tremendous head start to us that will shoot or considering to film on the volumn. Use cose "… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/respecttheprocess/Respect_The_Process_194_Lovebirds.mp3?dest-id=161854) ## [My Top 8 Tips for Better Zoom Auditions](https://holdingforparrots.substack.com/p/my-top-8-tips-for-better-zoom-auditions) _2026-06-11 · Holding For Parrots · Holding for Parrots_ Director Julie Anne Robinson shares her advice on virtual casting ## [How to Glow with 50 Needles in Your Face](https://holdingforparrots.substack.com/p/how-to-glow-with-50-needles-in-your) _2026-06-04 · Holding For Parrots · Holding for Parrots_ Brave(ish) Adventure Part 2 ## [Slow Business, Big Vision](https://abriellelaurent.substack.com/p/slow-business-big-vision) _2026-05-27 · Abrielle Laurent · Anatomy of A Vibe_ Creative Directing Your Ambition ## [Shiouwen Hong & Nathan Freise Are Married Filmmakers Thriving Apart.](https://respecttheprocess.libsyn.com/shiouwen-hong-nathan-freise-are-married-filmmakers-thriving-apart) _2026-05-23 · Respect The Process_ Explore the dynamic world of Shiouwen Hong and Nathan Freise , married filmmakers thriving on separate creative paths. Shiouwen focuses on impactful documentary projects, while Nathan directs alongside his brother Adam. Discover how these two lovebirds balance personal and professional lives, maintain unique voices, and support each other's artistic journeys. A key takeaway: embracing… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/respecttheprocess/Respect_The_Process_693_Nathan__Shiouwen.mp3?dest-id=161854) ## [How to Dress for the Plot](https://abriellelaurent.substack.com/p/how-to-dress-for-the-plot) _2026-05-05 · Abrielle Laurent · Anatomy of A Vibe_ A Met Gala Case Study on Creative Directing your life through fashion