CreativeExplorer-MichaelMandaville.com
I work in Film. I live in Martial Arts. I thrive in Imagination.
Writing
Putting Pen to Paper Keeps the Mind Sharp
Why Writing?
All that chatter in one's brain?! Cured for me by writing down my thoughts and forcing my brain to clarify and order them. To pick the words for precision. The order of the words to clarify thinking. Perhaps this effort is a constant Socratic forum for my brain to achieve more and more.
Film Industry and Permanent Changes Afoot
The industry layoffs are not a signal of a temporary downturn but vast change on technical and financial media landscape. ...more
Filmmaking ,Scholar &Current Events
October 23, 2026•1 min read
FILM: "A BRIDGE TOO FAR" - TRIVIA
Films take a lot of work and getting together tanks, planes, vehicles and locations - not to mention a stellar cast of actors - took an immense amount of work. Check out this trivia about the film. ...more
Filmmaking ,Filmmaking-Genre &Filmmaking-Camera
September 26, 2026•1 min read
Maduro's Capture Inspires Thrillers
Maduro's recent capture by US military inspires thrillers in books and films and also research highlighting Hezbollah's influence with Maduro and the region. ...more
Filmmaking ,Books &Current Events
January 04, 2026•2 min read
Filmmaking-Runway AI Test - Auction House
I wanted to see what's possible in Runway AI. ...more
Filmmaking ,FilmmakingTools AI
October 22, 2025•1 min read
Marc Andreesen on Post-Woke Hollywood
Legendary investor Marc Andreesen talks about Hollywood in a post-Woke era ...more
Filmmaking
October 19, 2025•1 min read
Unreal Game Engine - Rain
Unreal Game Engine 5.x was a real game changer for the production world. Here is an example of Rain in Tokyo ...more
Filmmaking ,Filmmaking-Shoot &FilmmakingTools AI
November 06, 2024•1 min read
South China Sea Disputes
China has pushed its 'nine-dash line' map to claim a huge swath of the South China Sea. The countries whose territory is encroached are pushing back - including the Phillipines. ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking &Warrior
March 07, 2024•1 min read
VFX Video: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning
The "Mission Impossible" series received its first VFX nomination in the Academy Award popularity contest called the Oscars. Here is a video about the team discussing their work ...more
Filmmaking
February 29, 2024•3 min read
Naval Warfare Systems - Phalanx
The Phalanx system is a US navy ship defense. An anti-missile machine gun which was first used in 2024 in an actual shootdown - but's been around forever. ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking &Warrior
February 20, 2024•1 min read
How French Cinema Works
A very good video explaining how the CNC - the French film system - actually works. ...more
Filmmaking
February 17, 2024
How to Use a Samurai Sword
Let's Ask Shogo is an expert in the use of Katana and swords. ...more
Filmmaking ,Warrior &Action Arthouse Films
January 31, 2024•1 min read
Create Your Own Systems: A Checklist
Systems Can Multiply Your Efforts to Achieve Your Goals...Even Simple Ones ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking Scholar Warrior &SW-Systems
October 30, 2023•3 min read
