Hollywood has all but stopped making mid-budget movies despite them being essential to both its financial and creative health.

A discussion of the art and process of storyboarding for film. Why do it, how you start, and if there a right and wrong way. TZF Video Essay Series.

Screenwriting is a unique and alluring art form - one whose very existence is both an end unto itself AND the building block for a film.

Are movie tag scenes a good thing and what are the benefits and detriments to including them? Is their current usage a trend or here to stay? TZF Video Essay...

Discussing the nature of film criticism and why getting bad reviews can be a good thing. Also, are all 'bad' movies created equal? TZF Video Essay Series.

My original screenplay, The Shark is Not Working - The True Story of the Making of JAWS, just received an 8 on The Blacklist!

While media reflects the world in which it was created, it can also influence and shape the culture around it.

Part two: Celebrating the history and impact of the horror genre on the world of film and the audience. Part of the TZF Video Essay Series.

The Shark is Not Working (now FLAWS), an original screenplay about the real-life making of JAWS, was chosen as a 2023 Austin Film Festival Second-Rounder.

Part one: Celebrating the history and impact of the horror genre on the world of film and the audience. Part of the TZF Video Essay Series.

TV and movies: How the mediums differ and how, in the modern era, many of their defining characteristics have entirely reversed.

How to craft a compelling movie trailer and the best practices required to make your own. TZF Video Essay Series.

A practical discussion of the act of screenwriting and how to to go from idea to a finished screenplay. Part of the Triple Zero Films Video Essay Series.

A look at the terminology of movies and films. Are they the same thing and how do they differ from one another?

Why physical media matters and why you should care. Part of the Triple Zero Films Video Essay Series.

A brief overview of the brand new video essays coming to Triple Zero Films and what the release schedule will look like.

An examination of the use of storytelling formula in the medium of film and television and why it can be a good thing.

An examination of the many complex areas of artistry that are required to bring a film to life and how impressive a feat it is.

A brief history of the movie theater and a discussion about what makes seeing a movie in that setting so special.

A look into the whether or not it is possible to separate an artistic work from the person or people who created it - or if we should.

A status update on the Forbidden Dish feature film and the Triple Zero Films production company.

The modern landscape of media review has become increasingly saturated, with a strong trend towards polarization. This isn't a good thing.

An examination of the different types of story structures and why - ultimately - they don't matter.

A prose-filled discussion of the process of adapting a piece of art from one medium to another.

An update on the progress of the Forbidden Dish feature film in relation to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

An examination into the use of practical special effects in film and why they are so effective.

                I’ve spoken before about what all goes into crafting storyboards for a feature film. While these static images are of immense help in beginning to determine and crystalize the...

A discussion of crafting a satisfying finale to a story - what makes an ending work and why it's important to nail the landing.

An analysis of the modern trend of films putting their main title sequence at the end rather than the beginning.

How has production of Forbidden Dish be affected by the Coronavirus pandemic? Read on to find out!

An analysis of movie poster design aesthetics and the importance of crafting a unique and visually stunning one-sheet for film.

A discussion of the benefits and potential drawbacks of movie sequels. When are they necessary and when should we leave well enough alone?

The shortcomings and benefits of media that is only meant to be viewed once.

A discussion of the art and process of storyboarding for film. Why do it, how you start, and if there a right and wrong way.

Are movie tag scenes a good thing and what are the benefits and detriments to including them?

An article discussing the nature of film criticism and why getting bad reviews can be a good thing.

Part two of a series dedicated to celebrating the history and impact of the horror genre on the world of film and the audience.

Part one of a series dedicated to celebrating the history and impact of the horror genre on the world of film and the audience.

How to craft a compelling movie trailer and the best practices required to make your own. TZF Video Essay Series.

The official announcement of Without a Whisper's involvement with the Forbidden Dish film.

A practical discussion of the act of screenwriting and how to to go from idea to a finished screenplay.

Why physical media matters and why you should care.

The final installment of my introductory posts, focusing on Forbidden Dish.

The second installment of my introductory series of posts. Includes information about this website and my plans for it.

Some basic information about myself, this website, and the Forbidden Dish movie. And some snarky comments.