Hey, Kent here. I’ve been brainstorming ideas for my next film, and one thing I want to prioritize is giving the actors the opportunity to do their best work. Not only does this make it easier to get the best cast attached to the project, but it usua...
Hey, Kent here. If you're like me, "networking" has never come naturally. In fact, I always considered my introversion a weakness for my film career, especially while living in Los Angeles where there's so many film people to connect with. In my mind...
Hey folks, Today I want to talk about the elephant in the room... Actually, I want to talk about the cat on the rope. If you talk to anyone in the film industry who deals with scripts, eventually, this book will get mentioned. What is Save The Cat? ...
Hey friends, Kent here. I just came across this little interview clip of Roger Deakins (director of photography for Blade Runner 2049, No Country for Old Men, 1917, Shawshank, etc) where he critiques the framing/lensing of the cameraman in his own in...
Hey friends, Kent Lamm here. I recently noticed a problem in the Discord server for my short film course. It’s a very common but ineffective way of giving feedback on scripts and films... They’re being too nice. I understand why. For beginner filmmak...
Hey, and happy holidays! If you've been struggling with your creative work, here's an idea that's made a huge difference for me lately. It has not only improved my creative output, but also in my general happiness and sense of satisfaction. It's an i...