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Fritz Lang’s M is a landmark in German expressionist cinema, following the hunt for a child murderer in Berlin. Starring Peter Lorre in a chilling performance, the film explores themes of guilt, justice, and the moral implications of crime. The film’s innovative use of sound and suspenseful pacing made it a groundbreaking work in the thriller genre. M’s portrayal of the psychological depths of its characters, along with its sharp critique of societal reactions to crime, has influenced filmmakers for decades. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, M remains a powerful commentary on morality and human nature.
Media, Reality TV and It’s Effect on Your Filmmaking and Business
We’ve touched on social conditioning and how it affects our business decisions and identity before. Social conditioning affects all areas of life on all levels. There’s actually evidence that suggests that people grow old and die because of social conditioning. Teachers like Deepak Chopra in…
9 of the Very Best Principles For Taking Your Filmmaking Skill To The Next Level
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you’ll know that I like talking about mindset when it comes to filmmaking and business. We need to get clear on a few essential distinctions that will enable you to navigate your filmmaking and…
Working With Clients – How To Deal With Clients As a Freelancer
Working with clients is one of the most important aspects of video business. Because if you don’t work with clients, then you aren’t running a video company! It’s as simple as that. If you’re dealing with people as a freelance filmmaker/videography, then you’re going to…
6 Promotional Strategies To Get Your Local Community Talking About Your Film
One of the promotional strategies with my first feature has been going straight to local newspapers and offering them a “public interest story about the first feature film being shot here in [my hometown].” Not aware is this is the first movie shot in your…
Control Your Emotions, Or They Will Control You
I wanted to take the opportunity to share a story from my background in today’s post. This is something from a while back, but it’s been very important to me throughout my life. It’s really one of the most important lessons that I’ve ever had the…
Becoming Outcome Independent In Your Filmmaking And Business
One of the best things you can do for your filmmaking or video business is to become outcome-independent. When you do this, you get out of your head – you stop thinking and start doing. Without further ado, let’s get into it. Becoming Outcome Independent…
6 Steps To Get Your Hustle On: What It Means & How To Get It
Welcome to another post here at Filmmaking Lifestyle. Glad to have you! I’ve been talking quite a bit recently about hustle and its importance in business terms. It’s important in any business, but especially in a filmmaking based business like running a video production business….
Filmmaking and The Fear of Failure
Last time around, we talked about productivity and how some simple changes in the way you view things can make a world of difference in your success. We learned that action oriented self-talk is one of the best ways to get yourself out of a…
Charlie Hustle, Roger Federer And How To See Your Life As a Championship Game
Wanted to talk about something a little different today. We’re going to take a look at two top sports stars – one from the modern era and one a little more old-school – and look at what we can learn from their drive and passion….
How To Think The Right Way As a Filmmaker
We’re going to get down into the rabbit hole with today’s post. This is one of the most detailed posts I’ve ever written about success and mindset. This post is all about getting your mind right and thinking in the right way to maximize business…