by Michael Mandaville | Jun 20, 2021 | Filmmaking
Sam Fuller was an iconoclast director who was fearless in making his unique films in the Studio System and beyond. I met him in the late 1980’s when he was chomping on his cigar and testy. A driven filmmaker for sure. As of today, his film “House of...
by Michael Mandaville | Jan 23, 2021 | Filmmaking, Filmmaking Stuff
Covid, Production Insurance & Indie Film I have been reading articles, talking with insurance companies, bond companies and others about insurance industry for Indie Film Productions in the US. The challenge is that Indie Films need the required insurance to cover...
by Michael Mandaville | Jan 21, 2021 | Filmmaking, Filmmaking Stuff
IMO, a Fight Action should be unique, meaningful to the plot and, if possible, character driven. In the films that I’ve worked on like the ”Taken” series, ”American History X”, etc., the script conveyed action in a laconic manner – and was later fleshed out...
by Michael Mandaville | Jan 16, 2021 | Economics and Finance, Filmmaking
http://news.ambest.com/newscontent.aspx?AltSrc=104&RefNum=230926 Best’s Insurance News & Analysis – January 12, 2021 10:10 AM (EST) Bullet Points – Article (Below) •Film production claims account for about 60% of entertainment losses at...
by Michael Mandaville | Jan 5, 2021 | Productivity Resources, Self-Improvement
The Focus of the Writer, Filmmaker and Self-Improvement aficionado to become better at a craft, skill and Self with a constant and Lifetime Learning mentality seems one very specific character trait of this creative and driven personality. Insofar as this goes, I...
by Michael Mandaville | Dec 28, 2020 | Adventure, Filmmaking, Martial Arts
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE – SAMURAI I love Samurai movies because they are so unique culturally, allowing me to see inside an amazing era of Japan’s rHistory. I remember seeing the ”Lone Wolf and Cub” series at the Fox Venice theater in West Los Angeles a long time...
by Michael Mandaville | Dec 4, 2020 | Filmmaking
What are the ‘Values’ for Indie Filmmaking? When we think of ‘Values’ and Independent Film, I have seen Values that consistently show themselves in the financing and making of a Film. The challenge is that not everybody is looking at the same cards at the...
by Michael Mandaville | Dec 4, 2020 | Self-Improvement
Routine: Waking up Early I have gotten into the habit of becoming an Early Riser. This is particularly challenging in today’s world of pandemic where the usual required and obligatory routines ie work, school, etc., are either diminished or eliminated. Now stock day...
by Michael Mandaville | Nov 5, 2020 | Creativity Resources, Self-Improvement, Writing
Being who you are creates confidence, inspires integrity and allows one to take risks. By understanding your own unique Values and Principles, you can better convey your unique understanding of the world and feel confident doing so in your Art. As Creative Explorers,...
by Michael Mandaville | Oct 29, 2020 | Filmmaking Stuff, Writing
CREATIVE EXPLORERS! This is a Go To website for Production Incentives, especially overseas. 1. Pandemic Response for Productions: With the ongoing pandemic, I think that there are going to more and more productions going overseas. The protocols in other countries...
