Wilde World

The first post in over a month due to health problems.

We don't make movies to make money, we make money to make more movies! Walt Disney

I would rather work with no diy budgets, or industry decent sized budgets. Not micro budgets

Talking about how I cast and crew my diy films and budget films

In sports, theres a winner and a loser. Its that simple. It's not the same with creative work. Even when a film wins an Oscar!

I edit all my own work. I started doing this myself because I couldn't afford a good editor, but also because editing experience helps me when I'm shooting.

When you're desperate, you can make bad decisions!

I don't usually do rants, or express political opinions online. This is different.

Writers block is not something I get, but I wanted to talk about it. How I keep typing when I maybe hit a blank

I talk about building a universe for my work. My crime series, which also gives me the opportunity for spin off characters and films

I chat with Scottish vlogger Evelyn Jamieson. "Totally Evelyn" Talking about my past films, goals for the future and such.

Out for a walk and decided to do a post. Talking about how this pandemic has changed me.

I have worked with Stephen on several films I have made. He stars beside me in my crime series "Crime Lord" Which is on Amazon Prime Video. We talk about how we met, and about Crime Lord. This is also a video vlog on youtube.

I share a lot of motivational content. I have zero desire to be a motivational speaker, and definitely not a "Social Influencer" Filmmaking, Acting, Writing is my thing. But its such a tough business, so sharing what keeps me going is such a huge part of what I do. If we can all learn something from each other, then these posts are not wasted.

Whatever I do in filmmaking, acting, anything. I try to make a calculated decision on it. What if this doesn't get the results I want. Will it still be beneficial in some way?

James is a BAFTA nominated filmmaker from Glasgow. His most recent films are"Spiral", "Boys Night", "Dropping Off Michael" We chat about how he got started, his films, and future goals.

People have asked me in the past what type of cameras I use. I have shot on film, DSLR's, and iphones

I hope to make a full time living as a filmmaker and actor, but until then, I use my skills to pay the bills. I do corporate videos, videos for actors reels, and almost any video work.

I thought Lockdown during this virus would make me more productive. However, I'm probably more productive when I have less free time, as I have conditioned myself to work to deadlines

Talking about how I'm coping through this virus

I make my own work, but I also try for industry budgets for bigger scripts. Getting a budget movie or series made is almost lottery odds. However, I don't mind those odds because I don't need millions to keep being creative. If I hit the jackpot, great! If not, I'll be fine too

I went back to being a film student to learn how to make films myself. Learning every aspect of filmmaking

My first feature film was fairly successful and I got other offers for budgets. However, I didn’t like the film, so I never used it as a Calling Card. I stopped filmmaking and acting for years.

Talking about how I got my first feature film funded. Back in the days before digital technology

Talking about how I got started in acting