The Crimson Engine: A Creative Filmmaking Podcast

It is a lot more work to excel at filmmaking that it is to do well. But the top performers, get a far larger piece of the pie. Often 5x the work results in 100x the result. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to be really good at your job and how to deal with the people that hold you back.

Doing the things that others won't is the only way to get success that others aren't. In this episode we talk about finding the difficulty that you enjoy and taking smart risks to separate yourself from the pack.   Filmmaking knowledge at www.canonmasterclass.com

This is what I look for as a film director when I'm casting. In order to embody a character people admire, you yourself need to have done something worth admiring. So many actors are just actors, and all they've ever done is act. Get out and live a life worth living, then you'll have something to bring to the material.   Great actors like Gene Hackman, Charles Bronson, Jimmy Stewart and Harrison F...

Satré said ‘Hell is other people’, but that doesn't mean you can't get the most out of those you work with with some smart communication and the right choices.   www.canonmasterclass.com  

It's not creativity that separates us from artificial intelligence – it's our ability to believe in ideas and develop them until they become a reality   More at www.canonmasterclass.com

This week we discuss how small changes that add up to big differences and how the little things we do every day, while not easily apparent, are one of the only things that can transform our lives and careers.   more at www.canonmasterclass.com  

Do you have what it takes to actually improve your craft and level up as a filmmaker? Today, we explore the delicate balance of determination and humility I believe successful Filmmaker's possess.   

Today we look at how different people have made directing their own and how for every rule there's an exception. For more filmmaking tutorials: www.canonmasterclass.com

Cannon films were force in the 70s and 80s, regularly beating studios at their own game. They cut every corner and ziged when other zagged, until it all came crashing down   More filmmaking at www.canonmasterclass.com

Only about 1 in 500 filmmakers end up lasting and finding success on their own terms. Today we talk about the pitfalls and problems that often sidetrack creative people on the way to their goals.   More at www.canonmasterclass.com

In this podcast episode of The Crimson Engine, we deep dive into the concept of success as a filmmaker. What does it really mean to "make it"? How do envy and societal expectations shape our goals?   Explore the balance between passion and practicality, the traps of comparison, and how to find fulfillment in the creative process. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned pro, this episode...

New technologies, new markets, and new expectations. 2025 will be a year, unlike any others. Check out www.canonmasterclass.com for more.