This Advice Helped Me Write My First Screenplay - Christopher Matthew Spencer

Our two new books... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Time - and 17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Character - Watch the video version of this podcast here: 0:00 - You Can Turn Your Life Around 13:56 - Artists Who Are 50 And Older... Make It Happen Now 25:13 - Why I Don't Put Expectations On My Film Career 43:15 - This Advice From David Lynch Helped Me Write My First Screenplay Christopher Matthew Spencer is a dynamic filmmaker with a diverse background, bringing a wealth of experience to the world of cinema. A U.S. Navy veteran and accomplished businessman, Spencer turned his focus to the entertainment industry, quickly making a mark as an actor, writer, and director. Trained at the prestigious Brian Cutler Actors Studio, he has secured roles in notable television series and commercials, while also contributing to voiceover and industrial projects. His film directorial debut, "The Red Market", showcases his ability to weave compelling narratives, further establishing his place in the industry. Spencer's work in the horror genre, particularly his role in Anthony DiBlasi's "Malum", has been recognized by The New York Times, highlighting his versatility and dedication to his craft. CONNECT WITH CHRISTOPHER MATTHEW SPENCER SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A MEMBER SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A PATRON (Affiliates) ►WE USE THIS CAMERA (B&H) – ►WE USE THIS SOUND RECORDER (AMAZON) – (Affiliates) ►BOOKS WE RECOMMEND: THE NUTSHELL TECHNIQUE: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting THE STORY SOLUTION: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take LENS - Most people ask us what camera we use, no one ever asks about the lens which filmmakers always tell us is more important. This lens was a big investment for us and one we wish we could have made sooner. Started using this lens at the end of 2013 - AUDIO Rode VideoMic Pro - The Rode mic helps us capture our backup audio. It also helps us sync up our audio in post Audio Recorder - If we had to do it all over again, this is probably the first item we would have bought - LIGHTS - Although we like to use as much natural light as we can, we often enhance the lighting with this small portable light. We have two of them and they have saved us a number of times - *Disclaimer: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!

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