The Perils of a No-Budget Production

Or more specifically, the extreme danger that such a thing will present to your wallet. Films that are made for less than a few million are generally regarded to be ‘low budget’. Films made for mere thousands are ‘micro-budget’ and the  kind of films that I make are basically ‘No-budget’. As far as I know,ContinueContinue reading “The Perils of a No-Budget Production”

Fight Choreography

Dole Warriors is an action short and so, obviously, a big part of the rehearsal and prep for the shoot is rehearsing the stunt fighting. The Hat Day crew is highly fortunate to have the benefit of working with Danny Vincent, who is not only our leading actor, but is also stepping into the shoesContinueContinue reading “Fight Choreography”

The Oddness of Choosing to Make Films

As I sit in here in my room, gazing around at the obscure selection of objects that surround me on all sides, a question starts to form in my mind: How on Earth did I get here? I see a startlingly realistic-looking beretta on top of my printer, casually resting upon a varied selection ofContinueContinue reading “The Oddness of Choosing to Make Films”