Times are changing. Fewer shows and movies are being greenlit. And those that are, tend to be sequels, prequels, remakes, existing IP, or splintered stories about the cousin of an alien who emptied trash bins at Stark Industries or on the Death Star. I’m not hating, those can be great, but it adds to the issues of a constricting industry.

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There are other changing tides: tech companies, streaming platforms, content on social media, monopolistic corporate takeovers. The sky is falling!

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​Sure. It is. But the sky has always been falling. Are you going to stop making movies and television? I’m not. The main job of a writer, director, or producer is to solve problems. And who better for the current landscape than a person like me who rose up with a DIY attitude and a merry band of scrappy collaborators? I have a proven track record of growth and for crafting engaging, cinematic stories for less than what rubber-suited franchises spend on a day of snacks at the craft services table.

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And that doesn’t mean I’m restricted to making talking-head, mumble core either (again, those can also be great). It simply means ideas need to replace dollars. Be creative. Find a way.