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We love sharing an intimate, realistic look at our day to day process on social media. This helps people who are interested in our projects have an up to date look at where each project stands and how they progress, but we also hope it can help young filmmakers get a sense of how they could be running their own productions!

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It’s FREE Tools Friday✨👇🏻 Is it already

It’s FREE Tools Friday✨👇🏻

Is it already time for more free tools? Yes I guess so…in fact I’m 3 days late 🫣

Lucky for you: Molly never misses.

This month we are focusing on an issue that is near, and dear to our hearts: raising your audio game. 🎧🎤

I hope you won’t take it lightly, when I, a committed DP say: people will watch a movie with subpar visuals, but if your audio is lacking? So will be your audience…

In that they won’t watch it.

Audio is an investment. It’s one of your best assets, and universally beneficial skills, no matter what your goals are in the industry.

That’s why we’ve rounded up 8 free tools to get your audio to the next level! Here is the first 3, full list available now at link in the bio! ✨

🎥 1) Filmsound.org: This free resource is a website that’s dedicated to all things film audio. Educational content, Q&As, and libraries!

🎥 2) SOUNDCLOUD: I’m sure you’ve heard of Soundcloud, but did you know that some of their music is royalty free and available for use in commercial projects? 👀

🎥 3) InDepth Sound Design: If you’re looking to learn more about sound design, look no farther. Mike James Gallagher
is an Emmy-nominated sound designer who has created a Youtube channel and website that is chock full of helpful sound design information.

I’ll post more of these tools in the coming days! But if you’re ready now I guess you’ll just have to take a long long walk 2 full clicks away to the full article.

Happy filming! 🎥🌈

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The last night of Bernard. I’m not crying, YOU a

The last night of Bernard. I’m not crying, YOU are. 💕

The one thing I’d say to jump start my career👇🏻

My early days in film were mostly stunted by fear and imposter syndrome. Don’t get me wrong…I still have a huge amount of both! But…isn’t that the secret? 😉

Flashback to 6 years ago: When I showed up to set full of doubt, second guessing myself, nervously pushing through, people could feel my tension. They trusted me less, because they could tell I didn’t trust myself.

Today: You guys know I make it a point to make time everyday to help people who are new to the film industry. It’s important to me to give back to students, first time directors, anyone trying to get their foot in the door, and I’m VERY aware of how hard it can be to overcome the pressure of just starting.

I’ve also worked with a lot of extremely successful and experienced people, people who have been in this industry for YEARS. People with resumes that make everyone jealous! People more talent than most people can dream of…you know what they have in common?

They all get nervous sometimes.

You do not need to get over nerves! For most people that’s not even possible. You need to ✨make peace with nerves.✨

🦋TAME THE BUTTERFLIES🦋

Make the butterflies your friends, use that little jolt of electricity, and figure out how to be present and grounded throughout.

I NEVER show up on set feeling like everything will go perfectly, I can’t promise that, no one can.

I just do my best to show up on set ready to make mistakes, ready to problem solve, ready to troubleshoot, and ready to have fun. 💕

If I could tell my self 6 years ago one thing it would be: if you’re waiting for the nerves to go away, you’ll be waiting forever. If you learn to work ✨THROUGH✨ your nerves, you can do ANYTHING. 💕

Happy filming. 🎥🌈

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Getting your film funded: 👇🏻 We’ve been t

Getting your film funded: 👇🏻

We’ve been talking a lot about film pitches and how to structure your film like a business, but once you’ve got the pitch…where do you go?

The truth is that there is not ONE way to get your film funded, and actually MOST films are funded through multiple sources.

What are some common sources of film funds?:

🎥 1) Investors: Companies or individuals who want to purchase a % of your film in hopes of making a profit

🎥 2) Partner production companies: production companies with similar content/goals might be interested in teaming up to create a mutually beneficial relationship

🎥 3) Distribution companies: isn’t it too early?? Yes…and no! Sometimes distribution companies will finance films in exchange for the distribution rights upon completion.

🎥 4) Government grants and incentives: does your state provide for filmmakers? If not…hit the road! It’s worth looking at tax incentives and rebate programs, some states have great incentives in order to bring filmmakers to their area. So much so that even travel costs of having to film in another state can be offset!

🎥 5) Private Equity: A wealthy individual may be interested in buying in, but they may be more interested in making a charitable donation (aka a tax write off)

🎥 6) Product placement deals: are there companies that are in alignment with your film? Some companies are still happy to pay for product placement, particularly if it can be done in an artful way, and guaranteed to have a minimum number of views (but it might be easier for you to promise them x number of views instead of x festival acceptances)

🎥 7) Crowdfunding: it’s harder than it seems…but it’s not impossible!

🎥 8) Bank loans: This isn’t for everyone, but getting a loan is an option! Just like with any loan, you need to be careful and not overestimate your ability to pay it back. Film loans should really only be taken out if you can afford to pay it off regardless of the film selling or not.

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Stills from my last BERNARD shoot!! Haven’t colo

Stills from my last BERNARD shoot!! Haven’t colored these yet, but these guys just make me so happy I couldn’t resist posting these early. The vibes these guys brought to set were IMMACULATE. Their energy, their dedication, and don’t even get me started on their performances. This ended up being a really difficult day shooting, we had a lot of random gear issues and unexpected noises in the world, but these guys rolled with the punches. What could have easily been one of our hardest days was hands down one of the best, BECAUSE of the people we were with. Sorting out chaos and troubleshooting is easier when you’re in good company. TAKE YOUR TIME CASTING, finding the right actors is hard, but WORTH IT. They were all magic, on screen and off. More pics coming soon! 🎥💕

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Is it impossible, or is it indie? 🎥👇🏻 Ca

Is it impossible, or is it indie? 🎥👇🏻

Call me crazy, but I feel like a lot of my favorite memories in filmmaking are the things that felt impossible.

48 hour films, emergency last minute re-writes, shoots that went insanely wrong and had to be completely re-worked on the fly….I dont know! Maybe it’s the exhilarating feeling of being faced with a challenge, and overcoming it?

So why do I only have 6 days?

Well, long story short, our test screening got moved up! When we have to balance so many films in so many phases of production, scheduling isn’t always 100% in our control.

We had to move up the ✨FINAL✨ test screening of Bernard which basically works for every department except music…for my MUSIC movie 😂

So the pressures on! But…we’ve done crazier things before…right? Anybody? ….guys?

I guess check back next week and I’ll tell you if we did it.

Happy filming!! 🎥💕

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Is imposter syndrome holding you back? 👇🏻 H

Is imposter syndrome holding you back? 👇🏻

Having just wrapped principal photography on my own feature, I can honestly say when we started I was TERRIFIED.

I was so hesitant to start, and you know what happened?

It was the most fun I’ve ever had. 🥰

This film (‘Bernard gets famous’) has brought me the most laughter, the most joy, the most incredible people, and all because we jumped in the deep end.

This opportunity came at a funny time, and I can’t say I truly felt ready. What if I fucked it up? What if the movie wasn’t good? What if IM not that good?

Those thoughts were sort of overwhelming the first few weeks. But looking back now (2 years later…) I can see that the best thing this project has brought me was: ✨growth✨

I came into this project with a base level of skill sure, but I’m 100x the filmmaker now that I was when we started. I’m a better director, I’m a better DP, I’m even better at SOUND! (Those who follow know I’m NOT the audio wiz here!) 😂

The most important thing was we stayed learned, and we kept pushing. There were things we got wrong, things we even had to reshoot (don’t ask me about the limo scene 🫣) things I worked hard to produce and shoot that I ended up totally cutting from the film!

It was all part of the process. A process I could ONLY experience by just getting started.

So….what have you been daydreaming about starting? Maybe this is your sign? 🤔

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It’s not a question of “if” something goes w

It’s not a question of “if” something goes wrong on your set, it’s a question of “when.” 👇🏻

No set is perfect. We are grateful for the smooth sailing days, but there’s so many unforeseen variables, you just can’t prevent everything.

You just need to prep to handle things:

1) Gear Malfunctions: blame the universe, blame the software, whatever you want to call it sometimes these mysteries just happen. Whenever possible have back up gear ready, even if it’s a slight reduction in quality. I always bring multiple cameras, multiple lenses, and my old zoom recorder just in case.

2) First Aid: Hopefully you don’t need it, but you DEFINITELY don’t want to be caught without it. Pro tip: add ace bandages, sunscreen, bug-spray, Benadryl, Peptobismol.

3) CABLE CHAOS: take the time to wrap the cables every time you move/change. It’s annoying, but letting them tangle is dangerous and time consuming.

4) Unlocked cases/unzipped bags: make sure you fully close every bag or case that has gear in it.

5) Gear drops: prioritize good communication while passing gear. It’s not uncommon to hear people using “mine” to indicate when they have a solid grip on something being passed to them.

6) DEHYDRATION: Ask your producers/AD/crafty to do frequent reminders about water. It’s easier to forget than you’d think.

7) Unexpected noise pollution: it’s hard to predict what people around your location will be doing. Be mentally prepared to ask politely for people to postpone grass cutting/construction, and it never hurts to have your permit handy incase they want proof. (Also never hurts to offer a bribe, or to pay for them to go have a meal while you finish.) 😉

8) Damage to drywall or floor: if you break something in someone else’s space, it’s good form to let them know. But minor scrape and dings are pretty common, so it’s not a bad idea to keep some wood putty, magic erasers, tide pens, so if you’re able to resolve minor issues yourself you can.

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This week…so much love and happiness, and the el

This week…so much love and happiness, and the electricity in the air that truly special things are happening…🥰

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Here’s what you’re getting wrong 🚩👇🏻

Here’s what you’re getting wrong 🚩👇🏻

Now, Im a southern girl, but did your mama ever tell you “if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all”?

I feel like this has a similar vibe: If you can’t do a job without screaming, crying, and making things difficult for the people around you…maybe that’s not the job for you??

I agree that directing is a HARD job.

But the thing is that directing isn’t just a job, you’re someone’s BOSS. You’re a LEADER.✨

You have additional power but that comes with a lot of additional responsibilities and if you’re not able to handle that then it’s okay to hold off until you can.

You know what is expected of people with hard jobs? Training. Practice. Ability to handle the difficulties well.

Just because you’re not ready to do that now, doesn’t mean you can’t EVER do it. It means you need to practice. If you didn’t know anything about cinematography, it would mean you weren’t ready to direct…yet. And you’d pick up a book, and learn. Then you’d be ready.

Conflict resolution, personnel management, and de-escalation are the same. If you don’t know how to do them, just learn!

🚩Some people even cited poor mental health?? Saying that I’m excluding people with poor mental health from directing. As someone who is forming a production company around the idea of prioritizing mental health, that was a lot to respond to, but let’s try:

I prioritize mental health for EVERYONE. I believe that everyone has their own mental health struggles, that’s part of being human. ✨But just because you’re struggling with mental health doesn’t mean you get to treat other people however you want.✨What about THEIR mental health?

I have my own mental health struggles. It’s never made me yell at anyone.

As a director, you’re accepting the highest level of privilege AND responsibility. If you’re not ready to do that you have a responsibility to wait until you are.

AND THATS OKAY. 💕

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