EXCLUSIVE: Jim Marshall, dubbed the “godfather of rock ‘n’ roll photography”, is the subject of a new movie biopic.
Known for his all-access, intimate style and strong personality, Marshall captured a number of the most iconic artists of his era https://t.co/ng75DJFMbM
Two A-list actors. One open window. Small wins that fuel the climb. Plus 3 of my films perfect for October chills and creative fire.
Day 11: The Small Wins in a Big Casting Game https://t.co/BGg6C9src2
Cinema is the honest liar. It never pretends to be reality, yet it makes us feel something true. The internet does the opposite: a soup of facts and lies that people swallow as gospel.
Sidestack: The Honest Liar https://t.co/sceipHT5E0
Creativity doesn’t expire. It sharpens.
A vision for filmmakers 40+ and the stories that still need to be told.
Sidestack: Finding the Voice You Almost Lost https://t.co/DFuuDeNxEZ
Wherever you are, offer up the name of the arthouse or indie cinema near you, whether it’s running strong, struggling to stay open, or already shut down.
Drop it in the comments or send it my way.
Day Eight: Nostalgic Magic https://t.co/9Th4FeV1DE
Dreams need community. INDY MANIFESTO is coming together with incredible people. And yes, still casting the next feature.
Sidestack: Indie Film Doesn’t Need Hollywood, It Needs Us https://t.co/pF1VqV33N4
Inside the reality of indie film casting, Los Angeles illusions, and the deeper question every filmmaker faces: what does it really mean to be part of the industry?
Day Seven: The Industry Illusion https://t.co/rcRAK4sxG7
Modern cinema feels washed. Streaming has dulled the edges and hidden our film history behind paywalls, leaving us with cultural amnesia. But I think we’re on the cusp of change.
Sidestack: On Cinema, Amnesia, and What’s Next https://t.co/sT38EWdOLw
Dog days of summer. Slow, quiet, and exactly when it counts. Our Aug 1 casting offer is still in play, September push ahead. Conviction is built in silence. Walk with me.
Day Six: Dog Days at High Risk https://t.co/J6erhptL7w
The ghost in your screenplay isn’t plot or character, it’s syntax. The unseen structure that makes every line land. Ignore it, and the story collapses. See it, and the script comes alive.
Check out the latest Sidestack below
Sidestack: Syntax https://t.co/6jgDXpTRzn
🎬 Casting an indie film is a high-stakes game. One call can set the course, or send you back to square one. Timing, patience, and knowing when to pivot are everything.
Read the latest From Day One: Day Five: Summatime https://t.co/SvLG4A46Is
Day Four: The Nitty Gritty
We went after a big-name actor. Strong indie cred. Offer ready. But no one could confirm his market value.
No data = big risk.
We hit pause.
Welcome to indie film: the waiting, the math, the gut checks.
More soon.
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The second film is harder.
Not because you're unproven -
But because now you know the cost.
This one isn’t about hype.
It’s about conviction.
Read the full post 👇
https://t.co/7mHArKcB1X
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DAY THREE is up.
What happens when you go after that big-name actor for your indie film?
The offer went out. Then the waiting game began…
🎬 Behind the scenes of the casting hustle:
https://t.co/W6aLe3hL3S
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