How to be a Composer for Minecraft with Crispin Hands

How to be a Composer for Minecraft with Crispin Hands

Want to score your dream project? Crispin reveals what actually makes a demo stand out and how to land an interview. His advice is gold for aspiring composers trying to get their foot in the door. Plus, he shares insight into the real-world pitching process at studios and how networking continues to be the cornerstone of a sustainable composing career.

Uwe Boll on The Honest Filmmaker podcast

How to be a controversial filmmaker

When it comes to controversial indie filmmakers, one name always stands out—Uwe Boll. Known for his bold storytelling and video game adaptations, the German director has built a career that sparks both praise and criticism. In this episode of The Honest Filmmaker Podcast, Jim sits down with Boll to discuss his career, the evolution of filmmaking, and how to be a controversial filmmaker.

From Iconic Movies to Writing and Directing

From Iconic Movie VFX to Writing and Directing

This week, I’m thrilled to chat with visual effects guru and writer-director John Schlag and talk about how he went From Iconic Movie VFX to Writing and Directing. With a career spanning decades, John has worked on iconic films like Jurassic Park, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Death Becomes Her, Forrest Gump, and Star Trek Generations. Now, he’s taken on a new creative challenge: writing and directing his own short films.