by Travis Mills | Feb 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Click here to read part three. PART 4 – PLANNING AHEAD AND THE REST The past few weeks, I have described some simple practices I used to complete 12 feature films in 12 months without going crazy or losing control of the project, methods I continue to use till...
by Travis Mills | Feb 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Click Here to Read Part 2 PART 3 – SET A TIMER A problem I had for a while was focusing too much on one task while neglecting others. I’d pour all my time and energy into writing a script and let my social media management slide. Or I’d spend days...
by Travis Mills | Feb 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Click here to read Part 1 PART 2 – I LOVE LISTS The companion to my calendar is a series of lists I keep to track my tasks through the days, weeks, and months of work. These lists, as shown in the featured screenshot, vary from being project specific (The...
by Travis Mills | Feb 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
How to be an Efficient Filmmaker (and Person): Part 1 – Keep Up with Your Calendar “How did you make 12 Westerns in 12 Months?” I get that question often. People wonder how it was possible to plan, shoot, and even start post-production on twelve...
by Travis Mills | Sep 27, 2022 | Tips for Filmmakers
Over the next few weeks, I’ll share some of my philosophy for acting and a few key principles I look for when casting or choosing to work with someone again. 4. Film Literacy You may have noticed that these pieces the last couple weeks reference...