What is a Director’s Statement?
A director’s statement is more than a mere description of your film; it is the essence of your creative vision and the communicative bridge between you and your audience. A director's statement delves into the heart of your film, uncovering the inspirations, challenges, and unique perspectives that drive your project. It's not just about the story you're telling; it's about why this story matters - to you, to your audience, and to the broader context of the world it inhabits.
The ABCs of Unconfident Action for Multi-Hyphenate Filmmakers and Creative Artists
This week at Bob Billiams Productions, we've stumbled upon a gem of a podcast that's got our creative juices flowing in overdrive. It's none other than Jonathan Fields' podcast titled “How to Take Action in Spite of Self-Doubt,” and we want to share part of his enlightening discussion on the "ABCs of Unconfident Action."
Now, if you're like us—juggling multiple roles in the kaleidoscopic world of filmmaking and art—this podcast is like finding a secret map in the enchanted forest of creativity. Let's dive into these ABCs and see how they can be your compass in the beautifully chaotic journey of multi-hyphenate filmmaking and artistry.
9 Things to STOP Doing if You Want to Create More Art
Here is a list of some of the things I had to stop doing in order to create more art as an indie filmmaker, no matter the circumstances. I hope this list provides you with not only some encouragement, but manageable actions you can take if you are looking to connect to your creativity and your art more, even in times of chaos and uncertainty. Because whether you’re a screenwriter, filmmaker, musician, or creative artist of any kind, one thing I know for sure is this: we need your story. We need your art. KEEP CREATING!
You are the creator* (writer - director - producer) of your own story.
On our first film festival application journey, we were accepted into Tribeca Film Festival! Our little micro budget web series, which we wrote, directed, produced, and edited - got accepted into one of the top film festivals in the country! All because we believed in ourselves! We hope our story encourages other aspiring filmmakers and creatives to take the big leap and create their own work. Your film career is in your hands. As artist career coaches, we encourage you to write your own permission slip to make your own dreams come true!
6 Quick Tips to Overcome Writer’s Block
If you’re an aspiring writer, screenwriter, or artist of any kind, creative blocks are inevitable. Here are some tips and tricks I’ve learned over the last ten years of creating my own films and series. As a creative coach for artists, these tools have helped me break through writing blocks and continue to create, even when I’m feeling stuck. I hope they are as helpful to your creative process as they have been to mine.
Web Series Festivals That Are Worth the Submission Fees
Congratulations on deciding to pursue the film festival route! Web series festivals are incredibly valuable. They not only help in securing a curated audience for your work, but they can also provide your project with legitimacy that doesn’t quite exist online alone. Plus, by getting your web series showcased at a festival, you’ll have the opportunity to meet like-minded creators, network with creatives and industry folks alike, get live audience reactions to your work, pitch ideas for larger projects, and hopefully make connections for future collaborations – which is what it’s all about. We hope this list of web series festivals is helpful to you as you navigate this exciting part of your creative journey!