# ![@noamkroll Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::249699510.png) @noamkroll Noam Kroll

Noam Kroll posts on X about if you, single, dp, iphone the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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[if you](/topic/if-you), [single](/topic/single), [dp](/topic/dp), [iphone](/topic/iphone), [indie](/topic/indie), [to the](/topic/to-the), [the most](/topic/the-most), [more than](/topic/more-than), [art](/topic/art), [light](/topic/light)

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Nothing is more discouraging to indie filmmakers than the current state of distribution. If [------] people watch your [--] minute movie on Amazon SVOD you'll be lucky if you clear $3000. If you rent or sell your film through TVOD far fewer people will discover it and it will be even harder to recoup costs. Larger films with celebrity talent attached can still benefit from more traditional distribution paths. But even then there are no guarantees. One solution is to look for ways to increase your AOV (average order value). With SVOD or TVOD your average transaction could be anywhere from $0.20 -"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1658889734050177024)  2023-05-17T17:38Z 22.4K followers, 48.1K engagements


"MICRO is a [--] second short film made on a whim a few years back. We improvised a story idea shot for [--] hours and then edited it that night. It ended up being the second most viewed short I ever released. You never know which random idea is going to connect"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1693768672949752196)  2023-08-21T23:34Z 18.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@BrandonPlantz Awesome So similar thanks for sharing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1693805101566325186)  2023-08-22T01:59Z 18.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Was an honor to have blink-182s Tom DeLonge join me on the podcast to talk about his directorial debut MONSTERS OF CALIFORNIA. The full episode will go up on 10/06"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1709263525221462204)  2023-10-03T17:45Z 18.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Its official. We are going to camera on the new feature in [--] weeks :) So excited to be working with the incredible @LukeBarnett and the rest of our amazing cast which is getting better by the day. Lots more to come soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1726703297611149547)  2023-11-20T20:45Z 22.4K followers, 214.3K engagements


"Actors: when self-taping for an indie film submit early. On our new feature 80% of self tapes were sent within [--] - [--] hours of the deadline. Only 10% came in on day [--]. Every tape gets reviewed. But if you can avoid the rush you have a better chance of standing out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1760728444521074921)  2024-02-22T18:09Z 18.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Got to shoot on the new Kodak Super8mm camera this week Loved working with it. Results will be on the blog soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1763741719508693048)  2024-03-02T01:42Z 18.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Things that can kill an indie film: [--]. Big egos [--]. Rushing the script [--]. Dragging out development [--]. Overspending on equipment [--]. Neglecting actors for camera [--]. Making sound an afterthought [--]. Not taking feedback from the team [--]. Not caring about the small details"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1764313963658199273)  2024-03-03T15:36Z 18.8K followers, 13.5K engagements


"These days there's no excuse to have bad sound in a film. A well-placed inexpensive microphone running into an iPhone can deliver quality that will hold up in a theater. Its just a matter of priority"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1766126254426890255)  2024-03-08T15:38Z 18.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Love the lens choices on Poor Things. Antique Petzval glass for closeups. A 4mm s16 lens modified for 35mm. Distorted 10mm Arri Ultra Prime And gorgeous zoom work with the Arri / Zeiss [----] - [---] Master Prime. Good reminder that its okay to mix and match glass"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1767252295425933771)  2024-03-11T18:12Z 22.4K followers, 55.5K engagements


"The best use of Day For Night in cinema was on Jordan Peeles NOPE. It looks significantly more realistic than most other films that try to pull it off largely because of a technique that DP Hoyte Van Hoytema brought over from his experience shooting AD ASTARA. A 3D camera rig was modified so that both a 65mm film camera and a digital / infrared Arri Alexa could capture the exact same shot simultaneously. The Alexas image was inverted and used for the sky replacements achieving a truer night sky look. The 65mm film footage was then composited on top bringing in the natural color and texture."  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1775228383691247709)  2024-04-02T18:26Z 22.4K followers, 860.9K engagements


"Nothing compares to the look of an extreme telephoto lens used on a feature film. This type of depth compression is one of the most effective ways to ratchet up tension entirely in camera. Ive been researching extreme long lens shots in cinema and this has to be one of the best. Its from 2011s Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and was shot at 2000mm by Hoyte van Hoytema. I believe it was likely captured on the 2000mm Nikkor lens pictured in the video. What are you favorite examples of extreme long lenses in feature films #filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1786088531301187886)  2024-05-02T17:41Z 22.4K followers, 204.5K engagements


"Does the Cinematic Look actually exist Filmmakers have argued over this for years. Ever since HD DSLRs first hit the shelves bringing new levels of image quality to the masses. All of a sudden everyone could capture the same shallow depth of field 35mm motion picture film was known for. During this brief period the term cinematic became nearly synonymous with shallow depth of field. Slap on a long lens open the aperture up all the way hit record and youve got yourself a cinematic image. Or so many filmmakers thought. It didnt take long for the internet to get flooded with endless cinematic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1792611902557925706)  2024-05-20T17:42Z 19.5K followers, 26K engagements


"Young filmmakers: One day you will kill to have the amount of free time you have right now. If youre waiting for the perfect moment to make your movie look no further. Youre in the most opportune creative season. Dont spend it waiting for something better"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1803075204824093147)  2024-06-18T14:40Z 19.6K followers, 16K engagements


"Filmmaking gets easier when you accept that major setbacks are the status quo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1803460423787880889)  2024-06-19T16:10Z 19.7K followers, 12.3K engagements


"There is no better gift you can give your film than casting amazing actors"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1804920673158222170)  2024-06-23T16:53Z 19.7K followers, 16K engagements


"You just have to love filmmaking more than you hate the struggle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1806423311284674727)  2024-06-27T20:24Z 22.4K followers, 20.6K engagements


"Understanding post-production makes you 1000% more effective as a director"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1813017298598568037)  2024-07-16T01:06Z 22.4K followers, 37.4K engagements


"The most productive filmmakers I know arent any more talented theyre just better at seeing things through"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1815813932545708518)  2024-07-23T18:19Z 22.4K followers, 16.2K engagements


"Avoid the temptation to write something overly convoluted to make up for your lack of budget. The best micro-budget films are born out of the most simple ideas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1815861614135984422)  2024-07-23T21:28Z 19.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The best camera for your micro-budget film is the one that will get out of the way and let you focus on the actors"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1817551810363564265)  2024-07-28T13:24Z 19.8K followers, [----] engagements


"You dont need a big camera to make a big movie. Case in point: UNSANE (iPhone 7) THE CREATOR (Sony FX3) LIKE CRAZY (Canon 7D) BLUE RUIN (Canon C300)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1821210817548972054)  2024-08-07T15:44Z 22.4K followers, 155.8K engagements


"If your filmmaking model gives you the ability to be experimental and tell stories that studios are afraid to green-light you've already made it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1831686110247845932)  2024-09-05T13:29Z 22.4K followers, 22.1K engagements


"Nightmare scenario: On a recent feature our camera went down leaving us only [--] hour to shoot a key scene (instead of 5). We had no choice but to work from instinct simplify coverage and not overthink. The end result was one of my favorite scenes I've ever directed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1835067407204790307)  2024-09-14T21:25Z 20.9K followers, [----] engagements


"I love micro-budget films because even when they don't totally work their misfires and "failed" experiments always teach us something new about cinema. Which is something most blockbusters fail to achieve"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1837485069486772385)  2024-09-21T13:32Z 20.9K followers, [----] engagements


"If you're a micro-budget filmmaker you have the unusual benefit of time on your side. No one is breathing down your neck to deliver the final cut. You can theoretically spend more time IN the creative process than most big budget movies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1837604118451397070)  2024-09-21T21:25Z 20.9K followers, [----] engagements


"No one executes the one point perspective quite like Stanley Kubrick. These shots arent just center framed they are blocked with precision. Look at the way the soldiers doing push-ups on the second image align to form a perfect [--] degree angle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1838663231864488234)  2024-09-24T19:34Z 20.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Practical advice for filmmakers: - Prioritize whatever project you can start now - Do the work even when you don't want to - Set deadlines and actually stick to them - Finish every single project you start - Audit your work and learn from it Do all that and you'll be just fine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1838692052285919570)  2024-09-24T21:28Z 22.4K followers, 12K engagements


"The less you make it about you and the more you make it about your film the better off you both are"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1838932375587205591)  2024-09-25T13:23Z 20.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Don't just hope your next film will happen. Build systems for: - Writing every day - Growing your audience - Educating yourself on craft - Reaching out to collaborators - Producing films within your means It's a lot of work but systems make it easier"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1839296313625616547)  2024-09-26T13:29Z 22.4K followers, 14.4K engagements


"Loved shooting this short on the new Kodak Super [--] film camera I mainly use a Beaulieu 4008ZM II for S8 work but the Kodak has some cool features (like video assist) that can help especially if you are new to film. It also creates some insane looking triangle bokeh with that 6mm C-mount lens. We shot entirely on 50D color stock but made most of the film monochrome in post and tinted some shots red for stylistic effect. Going to publish the full film soon along with a color tutorial"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1839400218560999648)  2024-09-26T20:22Z 20.9K followers, [----] engagements


"#5 - "A Clockwork Orange" (Stanley Kubrick) inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's "Prisoners Exercising""  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1841567286940832107)  2024-10-02T19:53Z 20.9K followers, [---] engagements


"#6 - "Barry Lyndon" (Stanley Kubrick again) inspired by "Marriage A-La-Mode" by William Hogarth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1841567591275360645)  2024-10-02T19:55Z 20.9K followers, [---] engagements


"The film youre talking yourself out of making might change someones life. And yours"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1844400591134675276)  2024-10-10T15:32Z 22.4K followers, 33.7K engagements


"This is one of the craziest lenses Ive shot with. Laowa 24mm probe - a macro lens that has a waterproof barrel and ring light at the end. It only opens up to f14 so you need a ton of light. But the shots it can deliver are insane"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1845502345007734847)  2024-10-13T16:30Z 20.9K followers, 22.3K engagements


"@imPatrickT Well said. Too many artists never start because theyre afraid to be beginners. But that can actually be the most fun stage if you accept it for what it is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1846276873476796486)  2024-10-15T19:48Z 20.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Virtually every great film has gone through: - Development setbacks - Issues during production - Editing challenges in post - Rejections from film festivals Its never easy no matter how it appears"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1848135033384845586)  2024-10-20T22:51Z 21.7K followers, 12.9K engagements


"I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview of LOS FRIKIS last night - directed by Michael Schwartz and Tyler Nilson and hosted by the legendary Chris Columbus. Truly blown away by this film on every level. Go see it in theaters in Dec"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1849514238886261018)  2024-10-24T18:12Z 21K followers, [----] engagements


"Love the analog filmic aesthetic that Ti West and DP Eliot Rockett have been able to achieve with the X trilogy. On MaXXXine they captured a realistic film look by shooting at ISO [----] stacking NDs shooting wide open anamorphic and adding film grain and halation in post. They also created several custom show LUTs for different lighting conditions to optimize their color pipeline. With digital sensors getting cleaner and more perfect each year it is more crucial than ever to take these kind of extra steps to ensure your image still has some character"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1853514818998673877)  2024-11-04T19:09Z 22.4K followers, 25.6K engagements


"Dont let anyone talk you out of making your film. Especially yourself"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1856062455224340519)  2024-11-11T19:52Z 22.4K followers, 12.4K engagements


"Filmmaking is the most expensive art form other than architecture. This makes it extremely hard to get practice and develop your craft. Micro-budget filmmaking is an antidote. It gives you more at bats to hone your style and find your voice faster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1856442885844951357)  2024-11-12T21:04Z 22.4K followers, 24.3K engagements


"Some screen grabs from a recent $0 feature film shot with no crew. Everything was captured with a Fuji X-T4 and a single 50mm Leica R lens. 🧵"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1857158064614297612)  2024-11-14T20:26Z 20.9K followers, 16.7K engagements


"@FHE_Dad Fair question. In my opinion it's less of a trend and more of a tool that filmmakers are willing to embrace now that aspect ratios as a whole have become less standardized. I actually had cut a version of this film in [----] but liked the way 4:3 framed faces better"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1857190005640241337)  2024-11-14T22:32Z 20.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Filmmakers often overlook the importance of aspect ratio choice or feel confused when its time to make a decision. Heres a little cheat sheet I made that you can bookmark for your next project"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1858577076829266228)  2024-11-18T18:24Z 22.4K followers, 388.3K engagements


"Never a bad idea to have: A $0 feature you can start producing today A $100K feature you can raise funds for next A $1MM+ feature you can develop long term"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1863953483642134531)  2024-12-03T14:28Z 21.1K followers, 15.1K engagements


"Your peers are the best network you can have. They're the ones that will answer the phone and actually help you make your crazy micro-budget idea. Not the gatekeepers who couldnt care less until it benefits them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1864074304872210467)  2024-12-03T22:28Z 21.1K followers, [----] engagements


"My goal as a filmmaker will always be to spend as much time creating as possible and as little time asking for permission to do so"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1864314607470346457)  2024-12-04T14:23Z 22.4K followers, 14.2K engagements


"Micro-budget filmmaking is about telling authentic stories taking real creative risks having artistic control and owning your work in an industry trying to stop you from all four"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1864678456266486033)  2024-12-05T14:29Z 21.1K followers, 10.8K engagements


"Great micro-budget films happen when you pick a story only you can tell and execute it in a way Hollywood could never dream of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1865404051124351310)  2024-12-07T14:32Z 21.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Just a few of countless films inspired by brilliant paintings 🧵 #1 Painting: The Kiss by Gustav Klimt (1907-1908) Movie: Shutter Island by Martin Scorsese (2010)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1866195825174442467)  2024-12-09T18:58Z 21.1K followers, [----] engagements


"#2 Painting: The Empire of Lights by Ren Magritte (1950-1954) Movie: The Exorcist by William Friedkin (1973)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1866196085871403159)  2024-12-09T18:59Z 21K followers, [---] engagements


"#3 Painting: The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli (c. 1484-1486) Movie: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Terry Gilliam (1988)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1866196298468082014)  2024-12-09T19:00Z 21K followers, [---] engagements


"The first $75 million dollar movie shot on an iPhone [--] Pro Max. Amazing to see what Danny Boyle and DP Anthony Dod Mantle have been able to pull off visually. Of course it was rigged with proper cinema lenses and tons of other peripheral gear but I am still just as impressed with how far they pushed that tiny little phone sensor. And it makes sense for this film as the original [--] days later was shot on the prosumer Canon XL-1. The iPhone gives a similar gritty feel but feels more clean and appropriate for present day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1866606705695400080)  2024-12-10T22:11Z 22.4K followers, 118.2K engagements


"Bad micro-budget films replicate the process of big budget productions but not the results. Good micro-budget films replicate the results of big budget productions but not the process"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1866882235397484989)  2024-12-11T16:26Z 21.1K followers, [----] engagements


"LA Filmmakers: If youve lost gear due to the wild fires email my production company and we will loan out whatever we can for free. Info@creativerebellion.com"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1878482998426816859)  2025-01-12T16:43Z 22.4K followers, 277.6K engagements


"FILMMAKING BRANDS: I am creating a pool of resources for LA filmmakers impacted by the fires. If you are a - Camera / gear manufacturer - Rental house - Post-production company - Catering business - Studio / employer and can support filmmakers in need with gear services employment or anything else that might help - email info@creativerebellion.com I will compile a directory with all resources and make it available via my blog newsletter and social media this week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1878485374047048118)  2025-01-12T16:53Z 21.3K followers, 93.3K engagements


"When editing a film I will try almost any note that's given to me even if I disagree with it. If I don't implement something I never want it to be out of laziness or arrogance. And sometimes those notes end up surprising me and making the cut"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1894514818054308177)  2025-02-25T22:28Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"My feature film editing workflow: Assembly: Built around best performances (not visuals) Rough Cut: Fix visual & story issues tighten edits Fine Cut: Add temp music & rough visual stylization Picture Lock: Final picture adjustments cut to the score"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1894755153581858886)  2025-02-26T14:23Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"If you need some free musical ambiences for your next movie I just recorded [---] melodic drones using my guitar (and a lot of reverb :) and put all the .wav files in dropbox. Feel free to download them below and use them in any project you like"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1899518162686865630)  2025-03-11T17:49Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"YouTube is one of the most underutilized tools for filmmakers. It accounts for 11.1% of all watch time - which is more than Netflix (8.5%). Warner Bros is even releasing classic titles to YT. If youre trying to build an audience for your work there is no better place"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1906781828385841577)  2025-03-31T18:53Z 21.5K followers, [----] engagements


"In the micro-budget world its essential to wear a lot of hats. And its always important to turn your weaknesses into strengths. But that doesnt mean you can never ask for help or find collaborators that you can learn and grow from"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1907474509487378540)  2025-04-02T16:45Z 21.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Filmmakers: Dont burn bridges. The longer you work in this industry the smaller it gets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1907475146685944237)  2025-04-02T16:48Z 21.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@LukeBarnett @RobotEatingRobo We used a 30-80mm DZO lens set to about 40mm on the Red Komodo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1975373507598164207)  2025-10-07T01:31Z 21.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Just a reminder that if you put your film on Amazon you will be paid $0.01/hour when it is streamed. That means if [-----] people watch your [--] minute feature you get $1.50 If you are self-distributing and want a more fair payout I highly recommend getting your film on @Tubi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1562555386632499200)  2022-08-24T21:40Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Aspiring filmmakers are often so scared their first film won't be a masterpiece that they never make a single movie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1840140873448784304)  2024-09-28T21:25Z 22.4K followers, 578K engagements


"Don't buy an expensive cinema camera until you've shot [--] shorts on your phone. If you can't tell a compelling story with an iPhone even an Alexa [--] won't save you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/1891541051002781739)  2025-02-17T17:31Z 21.3K followers, 15K engagements


"TEACHERS PET official trailer is now live We made this film with a skeleton crew in just [--] shooting days using the most unconventional of tactics and now its coming out everywhere in just [--] weeks. Cant wait for you all to see it on Feb [--]. @LukeBarnett @barbaracrampton"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/2011123221626519859)  2026-01-13T17:08Z 21.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Advice for screenwriters looking to direct: Its easy to be a perfectionist on the page - but impossible on set. You dont have to deviate from what youre saying but you often have to deviate from how youre saying it. Embrace the unknown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/2015448134206517343)  2026-01-25T15:34Z 22.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Today our tiny micro-budget feature just got released on every major platform. It was shot in [--] days with a skeleton crew. No camera team other an awesome 1st AC. No lighting except for a single LED panel or tube light used to key some closeups. No casting director despite us landing some of the best actors Ive worked with to date. No script supervisor but we still shot up to [--] pages in a single day. You dont need every resource to make your film you just need to be resourceful with what little you do have. Really hope you all enjoy it. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019804101161439449"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2019804101161439449)  2026-02-06T16:03Z 22.4K followers, 93.3K engagements


"As a filmmaker your ability to tolerate rejection and self doubt directly correlates to your likelihood of success"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/2015445015754117203)  2026-01-25T15:21Z 22.2K followers, 19.4K engagements


"TRAIN DREAMS is a masterclass in visual framing - especially for those working with taller aspect ratios (such as 3:2 which it was uniquely shot with). Most filmmakers are taught to use the rule of thirds when framing and that can be a helpful guide with wider aspect ratios like 2.39:1. But when youre working in 4:3 (or 3:2 in this case) using quadrants to frame your shots can be incredibly powerful. Almost every shot in the film either places the focal point in one of the four quadrants or filling one half of the shot (top bottom left or right). Occasionally shots are center framed too which"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/2015451905103983010)  2026-01-25T15:49Z 22.4K followers, 128.8K engagements


"Crazy this scene wasnt even in the original script for One Battle After Another. Just a vague idea for a three car chase that was re-written after a location scout"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/2015831444355268692)  2026-01-26T16:57Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"SE7EN's iconic visual style is hugely influenced by photographer Robert Frank - known for his groundbreaking use of underexposure. DP Darius Khondji drew influence from his photo series (THE AMERICANS) and took it to amazing new heights delivering what may be the best color noir to date"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/2015891357337059841)  2026-01-26T20:55Z 22.2K followers, 28.5K engagements


"Reminder that you can start as a filmmaker at any age. Many of your favorite directors made their debut features in their 40s 50s or even 70s. Manoel de Oliveira was [--] when he made his first feature and continued making movies until he was [---]. Another filmmaker Takeo Kimura holds the Guinness record for making his debut feature at [--] years old. There is no time limit on your creativity. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016164807427379670 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016164807427379670"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/2016164807427379670)  2026-01-27T15:02Z 22.4K followers, 57.3K engagements


"4 legendary movies shot entirely (or almost entirely) on a single lens: PSYCHO - 50mm Baltar THE WRESTLER - 12mm Zeiss Ultra Prime THE GODFATHER - 40mm Super Baltar CHINATOWN - 40mm Panavision Anamorphic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/2016166255628321131)  2026-01-27T15:07Z 22.3K followers, 42.1K engagements


"So much of great cinematography comes down to simple framing. It's amazing how moving the camera the tiniest amount to create negative space or a more dynamic composition will completely transform the shot in seconds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/2016555033467531392)  2026-01-28T16:52Z 22.3K followers, 11.4K engagements


"@JayCurcuru Thanks Jay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/2020153190419747228)  2026-02-07T15:10Z 22.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Thank you so much. Heres where you can watch it: Amazon Prime Video (US CA) Apple TV (US CA) Google Play / YouTube (US CA) Fandango at Home (US) Comcast / Xfinity (US) Cox (US) Spectrum (US) DirecTV (US) Dish (US) Altice (US) Verizon / Fios (US) Telus (CA) @noamkroll Noam you're the living proof that when there's a will there's a way. A great achievement can't wait to watch it. Can you write down which platforms it's on @noamkroll Noam you're the living proof that when there's a will there's a way. A great achievement can't wait to watch it. Can you write down which platforms it's on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/2020154938928820358)  2026-02-07T15:17Z 22.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@udanafonseka Cant share just yet but very very low"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/2020155600743600564)  2026-02-07T15:20Z 22.3K followers, [--] engagements


"@MrEwanMorrison Thanks Ewan Its on most VOD platforms now: Amazon Prime Video (US CA) Apple TV (US CA) Google Play / YouTube (US CA) Fandango at Home (US) Comcast / Xfinity (US) Cox (US) Spectrum (US) DirecTV (US) Dish (US) Altice (US) Verizon / Fios (US) Telus (CA)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/2020155701859926098)  2026-02-07T15:20Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"This is the first feature I didnt finance myself. But I only landed financing because I had just made a different movie for $0 with no crew. Sometimes we resist making micro-budget features because the numbers dont make sense on paper. But a micro-budget film is not just an investment in one project. Its an investment in your entire body of work which is what helps you land you the next one and the one after that. Thats why Im such a fan of DIY filmmaking. Today our tiny micro-budget feature just got released on every major platform. It was shot in [--] days with a skeleton crew. No camera team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/2020162372464480274)  2026-02-07T15:46Z 22.4K followers, 19.6K engagements


"So much credit goes to the actors for making the story feel more grounded coming prepared bringing ideas to add layers and realism. Without that level of preparation and attention to detail it would have been 10x harder to make. @noamkroll I cannot get over how good this was Micro budget How [--] days WTAF The script was really great too. Never had that moment that pisses me off in thrillers where the characters act like idiots. You made every right choice on how they should act and it was so satisfying @noamkroll I cannot get over how good this was Micro budget How [--] days WTAF The script was"  
[X Link](https://x.com/noamkroll/status/2021238866246524951)  2026-02-10T15:04Z 22.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Today our tiny micro-budget feature just got released on every major platform. It was shot in [--] days with a skeleton crew. No camera team other an awesome 1st AC. No lighting except for a single LED panel or tube light used to key some closeups. No casting director despite us landing some of the best actors Ive worked with to date. No script supervisor but we still shot up to [--] pages in a single day. You dont need every resource to make your film you just need to be resourceful with what little you do have. Really hope you all enjoy it. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019804101161439449"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2019804101161439449)  2026-02-06T16:03Z 22.4K followers, 93.3K engagements


"Just a reminder that the Oscar winning feature film PARASITE was edited with a [--] year old copy of Final Cut Pro [--]. Its never been about the tools"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1556755415353925642)  2022-08-08T21:33Z 22.4K followers, 112.1K engagements


"The best use of Day For Night in cinema was on Jordan Peeles NOPE. It looks significantly more realistic than most other films that try to pull it off largely because of a technique that DP Hoyte Van Hoytema brought over from his experience shooting AD ASTARA. A 3D camera rig was modified so that both a 65mm film camera and a digital / infrared Arri Alexa could capture the exact same shot simultaneously. The Alexas image was inverted and used for the sky replacements achieving a truer night sky look. The 65mm film footage was then composited on top bringing in the natural color and texture."  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1775228383691247709)  2024-04-02T18:26Z 22.4K followers, 860.9K engagements


"Filmmakers often overlook the importance of aspect ratio choice or feel confused when its time to make a decision. Heres a little cheat sheet I made that you can bookmark for your next project"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1858577076829266228)  2024-11-18T18:24Z 22.4K followers, 388.3K engagements


"As a director your job is to fight for the best movie. Your DP wants more time to get the perfect shot. Your AD wants to reduce coverage to finish on schedule. Your actors want to change the blocking. Your editor wants to pull out all the music. Your composer wants to add more music. Everyone wants to make their work shine (as they should). Your job is to navigate all the conflicting input and synthesize it into the best and most cohesive movie. If you can do that you can direct"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1628427152122322944)  2023-02-22T16:11Z 22.4K followers, 991.4K engagements


"Ridley Scott directed his first feature at [--]. Alfred Hitchcocks best films were made in his 50s & 60s. Manoelde Oliveira became a full time filmmaker at age [--]. You have plenty of time. Some more examples:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1562069182514085889)  2022-08-23T13:28Z 22.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Christopher Nolan uses a detailed shot list but Steven Spielberg prefers to improvise. Aaron Sorkin plots out his films meticulously but Quentin Tarantino writes without an outline. David Fincher shoots dozens of takes but the Coen Brothers shoot very few. There are as many ways to make a film as there are filmmakers. Try everything and keep what works for you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1663556076594429959)  2023-05-30T14:40Z 22.4K followers, 459.2K engagements


"LA Filmmakers: If youve lost gear due to the wild fires email my production company and we will loan out whatever we can for free. Info@creativerebellion.com"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1878482998426816859)  2025-01-12T16:43Z 22.4K followers, 277.6K engagements


"You dont need a big camera to make a big movie. Case in point: UNSANE (iPhone 7) THE CREATOR (Sony FX3) LIKE CRAZY (Canon 7D) BLUE RUIN (Canon C300)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1821210817548972054)  2024-08-07T15:44Z 22.4K followers, 155.8K engagements


"If I were starting over as a filmmaker I would: - Learn to shoot with an iPhone - Make a short film every month for a year - Submit all [--] short films to festivals - See which film performed best - Turn than short into a DIY feature"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1610367926439124994)  2023-01-03T20:10Z 22.4K followers, 199.6K engagements


"Ive met several filmmakers who have spent $50K - $100K on a single SHORT film. Not one of them got into a major festival. More money doesn't buy a better movie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1608231373243817985)  2022-12-28T22:40Z 22.4K followers, 414.4K engagements


"Nothing compares to the look of an extreme telephoto lens used on a feature film. This type of depth compression is one of the most effective ways to ratchet up tension entirely in camera. Ive been researching extreme long lens shots in cinema and this has to be one of the best. Its from 2011s Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and was shot at 2000mm by Hoyte van Hoytema. I believe it was likely captured on the 2000mm Nikkor lens pictured in the video. What are you favorite examples of extreme long lenses in feature films #filmmaking #filmmaker #cinematography #cinematographer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1786088531301187886)  2024-05-02T17:41Z 22.4K followers, 204.5K engagements


"Some free resources for filmmakers on my website: - No Budget Screenwriting Workflow - 4K End Credit Photoshop Template - Musical Drones & Textures - Monitoring LUTs - Camera LUTs - VHS Textures - Letterboxes Links for all are below:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1564365559818555397)  2022-08-29T21:33Z 22.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Aspiring filmmakers are often so scared their first film won't be a masterpiece that they never make a single movie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1840140873448784304)  2024-09-28T21:25Z 22.4K followers, 578K engagements


"Love the lens choices on Poor Things. Antique Petzval glass for closeups. A 4mm s16 lens modified for 35mm. Distorted 10mm Arri Ultra Prime And gorgeous zoom work with the Arri / Zeiss [----] - [---] Master Prime. Good reminder that its okay to mix and match glass"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1767252295425933771)  2024-03-11T18:12Z 22.4K followers, 55.5K engagements


"The first $75 million dollar movie shot on an iPhone [--] Pro Max. Amazing to see what Danny Boyle and DP Anthony Dod Mantle have been able to pull off visually. Of course it was rigged with proper cinema lenses and tons of other peripheral gear but I am still just as impressed with how far they pushed that tiny little phone sensor. And it makes sense for this film as the original [--] days later was shot on the prosumer Canon XL-1. The iPhone gives a similar gritty feel but feels more clean and appropriate for present day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1866606705695400080)  2024-12-10T22:11Z 22.4K followers, 118.2K engagements


"A look into the mind of a filmmaker: Chris Nolan's plot map from Inception"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1557841575174184967)  2022-08-11T21:29Z 22.4K followers, [----] engagements


"If you can spend: [--] minutes / day writing [--] days / month editing [--] weeks / year filming You can make a feature film even if you work full time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1558565339306270720)  2022-08-13T21:25Z 22.4K followers, [----] engagements


"If you're more excited by images than story become a cinematographer. If you're more excited by story than performance become a writer. But if everything excites you and you truly can't pick one thing - become a director"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1838330910510309401)  2024-09-23T21:33Z 22.4K followers, 52.9K engagements


"My self imposed filmmaking rules: [--]. Always have 2+ projects on the go [--]. Never go a year without making a film [--]. Work on my craft every day [--]. Never consume more than I create [--]. Experiment more with each film [--]. Finish everything I start [--]. Be willing to fail"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1607865961062752256)  2022-12-27T22:28Z 22.4K followers, 81.8K engagements


"Great films are made by: - Film school dropouts - Industry outsiders - Late bloomers Its not about where you came from its about what you have to say"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1822023989713150199)  2024-08-09T21:35Z 22.4K followers, 29.5K engagements


"Every filmmaker I know wrestles with self doubt or imposter syndrome and it can be incredibly harmful. For some its so overwhelming they call it quits on their career. But I genuinely believe self doubt is something you can keep at bay It just takes your active participation. Here are a few ways to get there: [--]. Stop telling people you WANT to make a film The single best way to build your confidence as a director is to consistently make films. But so often filmmakers talk themselves out of making new work and never give themselves the chance to see what they are capable of. And it always"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1627694357091618817)  2023-02-20T15:39Z 22.4K followers, 136.5K engagements


"If youre making a feature film for under $20K you qualify for the SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Agreement. It eliminates 99% of the paperwork and allows you to work with any union actor at a rate that you both agree to. You can set it up in [--] minutes here: https://www.sagaftra.org/production-center/contract/968/getting-started https://www.sagaftra.org/production-center/contract/968/getting-started"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1561828849452711937)  2022-08-22T21:33Z 22.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The film youre talking yourself out of making might change someones life. And yours"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1844400591134675276)  2024-10-10T15:32Z 22.4K followers, 33.7K engagements


"Every completed film is a miracle. But a completed micro-budget feature is a special kind of miraculous"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1609333508853596160)  2022-12-31T23:39Z 22.4K followers, 105.4K engagements


"Filmmakers: Dont feel bad if you have a day job or side business in a separate field. So does almost every writer or director you admire. Most of them own restaurants invest in real estate consult and do a million other things to keep the lights on between films"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1659930672394555392)  2023-05-20T14:34Z 22.4K followers, 93.1K engagements


"The best filmmakers I know: - Focus on craft over gear - Work on their art every day - Dont take rejection personally - Thrive on constructive criticism - Prioritize collaboration over ego"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1833910013883978050)  2024-09-11T16:46Z 22.4K followers, 43.1K engagements


"Filmmaking is the most expensive art form other than architecture. This makes it extremely hard to get practice and develop your craft. Micro-budget filmmaking is an antidote. It gives you more at bats to hone your style and find your voice faster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1856442885844951357)  2024-11-12T21:04Z 22.4K followers, 24.3K engagements


"Filmmakers: Your peers are not your competition. They are your greatest asset. Build your own collective. Produce projects together. Rise up in the ranks. It's more effective (and more fun) than chasing after the gatekeepers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1571975708045639680)  2022-09-19T21:33Z 22.4K followers, [----] engagements


"A brilliant screenwriting exercise from Aaron Sorkin: Pick a screenplay you love and re-type it word for word into final draft. The writing style dialogue and overall genius of the work will unconsciously become a part of your palette"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1839658945465417844)  2024-09-27T13:30Z 22.4K followers, 31.8K engagements


"Every micro-budget filmmaker needs to study the work of Hong Sang-soo. He's directed [--] feature films in just [--] years. And [--] of those movies were made in the last decade alone. He regularly premieres two movies in a single year at major festivals like Cannes Berlin Venice and others. And he's done it with budgets in the $50K - $100K range by innovating across all areas - writing financing production and beyond. Here are a few of the ways Hong's method stands out: [--]. Wearing more hats with each film While most filmmakers take on fewer production roles as they become more established Hong has"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1645467496944926722)  2023-04-10T16:43Z 22.4K followers, 89.3K engagements


"Film school teaches you how a film is supposed to get made. Film production teaches you how a film really gets made"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1623340610232135680)  2023-02-08T15:18Z 22.4K followers, 71.8K engagements


"If you've made a short film you can make a feature. The creative process is exactly the same. Features just require more endurance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1834343652425928985)  2024-09-12T21:29Z 22.4K followers, 25.4K engagements


"The only filmmaking "hack" is to finish what you start"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1831322208955691240)  2024-09-04T13:23Z 22.4K followers, 23.4K engagements


"The best way to learn how to make a film is to make a film"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1556633357479546880)  2022-08-08T13:28Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"I forget which filmmaker said this but it stuck with me. "You'll learn more about cinema from watching one film [---] times than from watching [---] films once" Do you agree"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1599531299965997058)  2022-12-04T22:29Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"If every filmmaker waited until the perfect time to make their movie not a single movie would exist"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1615377413483163650)  2023-01-17T15:56Z 22.4K followers, 49.3K engagements


"Every filmmaker has a masterpiece in them. Few hang in long enough to make it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1612214871990362113)  2023-01-08T22:29Z 22.4K followers, 61K engagements


"Understanding post-production makes you 1000% more effective as a director"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1813017298598568037)  2024-07-16T01:06Z 22.4K followers, 37.4K engagements


"When I told people I was self financing a no-crew feature film last year I got lots of pushback. Most didnt understand why I wanted to go smaller with my next film instead of scaling things up like everyone else wants to. Cut to a year later - The film has already received festival invites led to funding for a larger feature film this summer and created more new opportunities than any other project Ive made - all before post-production has even wrapped up. If I tried to go bigger with this one I might still be sending emails in hopes of getting it off the ground. Takeaway: Follow your gut and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1626979028585553922)  2023-02-18T16:16Z 22.4K followers, 111.8K engagements


"If you want to direct there is no better day job than being an editor. You learn quickly what really matters when you look down at the cutting room floor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1857131011265450416)  2024-11-14T18:38Z 22.4K followers, 22.6K engagements


"If you only have enough money to hire a DP or sound recordist hire the sound recordist and shoot the movie yourself. The audience will accept your visual flaws in a way they couldn't with a flawed soundscape"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1618253169070424064)  2023-01-25T14:23Z 22.4K followers, 70.9K engagements


"First features by age: Alejandro G. Inarritu37 Ava DuVernay [--] Ang Lee38 ric Rohmer [--] Steve McQueen [--] David Mamet [--] Lynn Shelton [--] Ridley Scott [--] Jacques Tati [--] Claire Denis [--] Maurice Pialat [--] Andrea Arnold [--] Terry George [--] Michael Haneke 47"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1562069185236242432)  2022-08-23T13:28Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"If you are a jack-of-all-trades that loves every part of the filmmaking process you are probably a natural director"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1536756605689024512)  2022-06-14T17:05Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"If you want to direct study: - Acting - Visual Arts - Psychology - Team Leadership - Verbal Communication Each will make you 10x more effective than knowledge of gear or technical craft alone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1831081881426698399)  2024-09-03T21:28Z 22.4K followers, 21.2K engagements


"And to clarify - it's definitely never about fighting against your team. The more supportive and collaborative you are with the people that you chose to bring on board the better. The point of bringing others into your production is to benefit from their expertise. With that expertise will come a lot of very good ideas. But your crew will look to you to determine which ones are conducive to the bigger picture and which ones aren't. Just as they are doing their best work for you you want to do the same in return"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1628443054297460736)  2023-02-22T17:14Z 22.4K followers, 66.6K engagements


"21 movies shot almost exclusively with natural or available light:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1564426212172341250)  2022-08-30T01:34Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Almost every one of the best directors I know started out as an editor. If you are a good editor and hope to direct your own films you already have a gigantic head start. It's hard to overstate just how much you learn about storytelling when you work in post"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1619030498428309506)  2023-01-27T17:52Z 22.4K followers, 49.9K engagements


"3 lies about micro-budget filmmaking: [--]. It's a risky career move: The bigger risk is never making a feature. [--] Production value suffers: Some $10K features look better than $1MM films. [--]. No one will see your movie: Scrappy DIY films premiere at major festivals every year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1555563213105688576)  2022-08-05T14:35Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"I know filmmakers who invested nearly a decade into features that both fell apart and lost financing at the very end. Please make your micro-budget film and dont wait for permission"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1611127747832586240)  2023-01-05T22:29Z 22.4K followers, 55.6K engagements


"The happiest filmmakers I know are all working on projects that are attainable within their current means"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1831447276801163294)  2024-09-04T21:40Z 22.4K followers, 32.4K engagements


"Please dont quit filmmaking because a festival rejected your film"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1769784306195411027)  2024-03-18T17:53Z 22.4K followers, 30.5K engagements


"No need to get jealous when one of your filmmaker friends finds success. Their success doesnt make yours any less likely - if anything it makes it more likely for you too. Celebrate every indie film win. Even if not your own"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1614656515989962752)  2023-01-15T16:11Z 22.4K followers, 36.7K engagements


"I just made a feature film for $6000 in [--] shooting days with SAG-AFTRA talent. How I did it: - Worked as the entire crew - Produced multiple shooting blocks of [--] - [--] days - Used only equipment I already owned - Shot entirely with natural light"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1577775676974931969)  2022-10-05T21:40Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"A perfect formula for failure as a filmmaker: - Wait for the perfect time to make your film - Assume your ideas are always best - Don't care about the audience - Rush through pre-production - Take rejection personally - Be anti-collaborative What did I miss"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1840021843018662361)  2024-09-28T13:32Z 22.4K followers, 20.5K engagements


"Aspect ratio choices and their impact on some iconic feature films. 🧵"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1859707240481263716)  2024-11-21T21:15Z 22.4K followers, 35.4K engagements


"I once went [--] years without making a single film. Today I'm on track to make [--] features in [--] years. What changed: - Stopped waiting for money - Started wearing multiple hats - Picked start dates and stuck to them - Wrote/edited something every single day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1544383970850197507)  2022-07-05T18:13Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"The best filmmakers take complicated ideas and reduce them to their simplest and most elegant form. Inexperienced directors take a simple concept and overcomplicate to the point of losing an audience"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1832530679709515880)  2024-09-07T21:25Z 22.4K followers, 20.4K engagements


"One great thing about filmmaking. It might take a long time to break through (because there is so much to learn) but once you find your way you can keep going forever. Some of my favorite directors made films into their 80s and 90s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1863621267271663982)  2024-12-02T16:28Z 22.4K followers, 16.2K engagements


"Don't just hope your next film will happen. Build systems for: - Writing every day - Growing your audience - Educating yourself on craft - Reaching out to collaborators - Producing films within your means It's a lot of work but systems make it easier"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1839296313625616547)  2024-09-26T13:29Z 22.4K followers, 14.4K engagements


"If Ive been a bit quiet here on Twitter this is why Its been a crazy month between wrapping post on the last feature (which is about to go to festivals) and developing the next one to shoot this summer. Excited to share more soon :)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1639650393797070848)  2023-03-25T15:28Z 22.4K followers, 54.6K engagements


"Just a reminder that if you put your film on Amazon you will be paid $0.01/hour when it is streamed. That means if [-----] people watch your [--] minute feature you get $1.50 If you are self-distributing and want a more fair payout I highly recommend getting your film on @Tubi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1562555386632499200)  2022-08-24T21:40Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"No filmmaker should have to wait for permission to make their art"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1606692716091695104)  2022-12-24T16:46Z 22.4K followers, 36K engagements


"Making a film is hard. Not making a film is harder"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1771215857969938657)  2024-03-22T16:42Z 22.4K followers, 22K engagements


"Filmmakers will resist making a micro-budget feature because they dont think it will reach the masses. Maybe it won't. But that doesnt have to be the goal. It could reach [---] people but if your future financier agent producer etc. is one of them that's what matters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1580187339846213632)  2022-10-12T13:23Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Love the analog filmic aesthetic that Ti West and DP Eliot Rockett have been able to achieve with the X trilogy. On MaXXXine they captured a realistic film look by shooting at ISO [----] stacking NDs shooting wide open anamorphic and adding film grain and halation in post. They also created several custom show LUTs for different lighting conditions to optimize their color pipeline. With digital sensors getting cleaner and more perfect each year it is more crucial than ever to take these kind of extra steps to ensure your image still has some character"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1853514818998673877)  2024-11-04T19:09Z 22.4K followers, 25.6K engagements


"Itll never get fixed in post"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1613558044482506753)  2023-01-12T15:26Z 22.4K followers, 66K engagements


"Im seeing a lot of indie/micro-budget films landing good distribution deals and actually making money right now. Both through streaming and theatrical. I think there are lots of good opportunities ahead for DIY filmmakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1613906276198629376)  2023-01-13T14:30Z 22.4K followers, 50.2K engagements


"I wish more emerging directors understood that learning the craft is supposed to take time. You're learning how to write block a scene use light manage a team work under pressure etc. etc. etc. It's a steep learning curve and can take decades. Give yourself time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1611851515844608005)  2023-01-07T22:25Z 22.4K followers, 47.7K engagements


"Some examples of movies shot mostly (or entirely) with natural or available light: * Amadeus * Barry Lyndon * Bloody Sunday * Breathless * Children Of Men * Days Of Heaven * Deliverance * Festen * Gerry * Idioterne * The Crossing Guard * The French Connection * The Girlfriend Experience * The Last of The Mohicans * The Long Goodbye * The Revenant * The Tree Of Life * The Witch * Tom Jones * Walkabout * Wild Whats your favorite natural light film"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1668684111417065472)  2023-06-13T18:17Z 22.4K followers, 52.7K engagements


"As a DIY filmmaker. If you can write you will attract a good team. If you can shoot you make it look incredible. If you can edit you will tell a great story. If you can do it all you are unstoppable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1610768140492849153)  2023-01-04T22:40Z 22.4K followers, 26.1K engagements


"If your filmmaking model gives you the ability to be experimental and tell stories that studios are afraid to green-light you've already made it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1831686110247845932)  2024-09-05T13:29Z 22.4K followers, 22.1K engagements


"Most filmmakers never want to have to pay for their own films. My goal is the opposite. I want to be able to fund every film I make so I can create art at any time without restriction"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1557720776631095298)  2022-08-11T13:29Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"If you need to build confidence as a filmmaker look inward. It's not going to come from a festival acceptance or a distribution deal or any other gatekeeper. It will come from making films over and over again until you can no longer doubt your own abilities"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1840382180884693050)  2024-09-29T13:24Z 22.4K followers, 14.8K engagements


"Excited to finally share the first teaser for our new feature We shot Disappearing Boy over the course of a year in shooting blocks of 2-3 days. Months off in between shoot dates were spent editing and writing new scenes for the next block. It was produced with no crew and on a budget of just $6000 which was almost entirely paid to the actors. And despite the very small scope (or perhaps because of it) we were able to shoot in 30+ locations around the LA area. Now its off to festivals and will premiere in the coming months. We also have a very unconventional distribution strategy Im excited"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1649484468045115393)  2023-04-21T18:45Z 22.4K followers, 82.7K engagements


"An unconventional formula for making a feature film: Find [--] actors down to shoot on evenings/weekends Write a script that can be produced in [--] days Shoot [--] days/month using days off to edit Repeat for [--] months until picture wrap Theres more than one way to make a movie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1554096645234692096)  2022-08-01T13:28Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Surround yourself with filmmakers as ambitious as you are. In the long run ambition matters so much more than skill status or even raw talent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1822990089565122948)  2024-08-12T13:34Z 22.4K followers, 31.9K engagements


"You just have to love filmmaking more than you hate the struggle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1806423311284674727)  2024-06-27T20:24Z 22.4K followers, 20.6K engagements


"Every filmmaker has imposter syndrome. Until they realize that every filmmaker has imposter syndrome"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1606045296705695745)  2022-12-22T21:53Z 22.4K followers, 37K engagements


"My goal as a filmmaker will always be to spend as much time creating as possible and as little time asking for permission to do so"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1864314607470346457)  2024-12-04T14:23Z 22.4K followers, 14.2K engagements


"Reminder for new filmmakers: - Everyone has good ideas - Very few turn their ideas into films - Even fewer make more than one film Find a way to consistently make art and you cant help but stand out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1771219311794786356)  2024-03-22T16:56Z 22.4K followers, 20.8K engagements


"The happiest filmmakers I know aren't chasing investments from financiers. They are making the movie they can make right now within their current means"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1865163132370338254)  2024-12-06T22:35Z 22.4K followers, 20.5K engagements


"Nothing is more discouraging to indie filmmakers than the current state of distribution. If [------] people watch your [--] minute movie on Amazon SVOD you'll be lucky if you clear $3000. If you rent or sell your film through TVOD far fewer people will discover it and it will be even harder to recoup costs. Larger films with celebrity talent attached can still benefit from more traditional distribution paths. But even then there are no guarantees. One solution is to look for ways to increase your AOV (average order value). With SVOD or TVOD your average transaction could be anywhere from $0.20 -"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1658889734050177024)  2023-05-17T17:38Z 22.4K followers, 48.1K engagements


"Having interests outside of filmmaking makes you a better filmmaker"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1832170825534816575)  2024-09-06T21:35Z 22.4K followers, 17.2K engagements


"For micro-budget productions consider shooting all your b-roll on a separate day. Trying to cram it all into principle photography leaves less time to focus on performances. Plus a dedicated b-roll day means better cutaway shots and higher production value. It's a win-win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1834585506983677981)  2024-09-13T13:30Z 22.4K followers, 13.7K engagements


"If you dont make low-budget movies with your friends right now you wont make funded movies with professionals later"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1386764620698771458)  2021-04-26T19:30Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Easy: Dreaming about your film Hard: Making your film Harder: Marketing your film"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1620468875501645824)  2023-01-31T17:07Z 22.4K followers, 25.2K engagements


"Practical advice for filmmakers: - Prioritize whatever project you can start now - Do the work even when you don't want to - Set deadlines and actually stick to them - Finish every single project you start - Audit your work and learn from it Do all that and you'll be just fine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1838692052285919570)  2024-09-24T21:28Z 22.4K followers, 12K engagements


"Some of the worst films have been shot with the best cinema cameras. Some of the best films have been shot with the worst cameras. Its always about vision over gear"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1553733748180525060)  2022-07-31T13:26Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"The danger of not making a film far outweighs the risk of making an imperfect one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1902742220782047452)  2025-03-20T15:21Z 22.4K followers, 10.9K engagements


"Rick Rubins brilliant list of thoughts and habits that can sabotage your creative work"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1636737284686086145)  2023-03-17T14:32Z 22.4K followers, 31.7K engagements


"Dont let anyone talk you out of making your film. Especially yourself"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1856062455224340519)  2024-11-11T19:52Z 22.4K followers, 12.4K engagements


"The best decision I made on my latest feature was to make it as small as possible. We got it in the can for $6000 - everyone was paid we ate well had short days and would do it all over again. Don't believe anyone that says you need to millions of dollars to do it right"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1589988153653436416)  2022-11-08T14:28Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"This month I replicated the Technicolor 3-strip process when making some new color grading LUTs. Have never done it this way before but was very excited about the results. Instead of just mimicking the Technicolor look I used DaVinci Resolve to split apart the Red Green and Blue color channels then recombined the channels back together. This is how the original Technicolor look was created - A prism beam splitter was used in front of the lens to split the light from the camera and expose [--] separate film black and white strips. These strips were dyed red green and blue and combined to create"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1665777243988299776)  2023-06-05T17:46Z 22.4K followers, 40.8K engagements


"Every micro-budget feature today looks great. Very few micro-budget features sound great. Or even good. If you prioritize sound your film can't help but stand out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1590349290026651650)  2022-11-09T14:23Z 22.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Hollywood directors: Make a micro-budget movie its how I got my start and I miss the creative freedom. Indie directors: Make a micro-budget movie you can stop waiting on the gatekeepers. Aspiring directors: Dont make a micro-budget film thats not how you break in. 🤷♂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1811054477111349653)  2024-07-10T15:06Z 22.4K followers, 39.8K engagements


"Every idea sounds good in your head until you actually start working on it. Then the problems reveal themselves and the excitement starts to fade. 90% of filmmakers quit at this point. The other 10% know it's normal and solve the problems instead of running from them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1864439695842681152)  2024-12-04T22:40Z 22.4K followers, 10.6K engagements


"The most productive filmmakers I know arent any more talented theyre just better at seeing things through"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1815813932545708518)  2024-07-23T18:19Z 22.4K followers, 16.2K engagements


"Micro-budget filmmaking "hack": Pick locations with great production design built in. Most indie films today are lit very well and captured in 4K+. But great production design is a rarity. If you don't have a production designer you and your locations are everything"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1618378255165169667)  2023-01-25T22:40Z 22.4K followers, 37.5K engagements


"Behind any filmmaker you admire you will find: - Abandoned ideas - Projects that didnt work - Money that wasnt recouped - Creative risks that failed - Intense self doubt Dont beat yourself up too much"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1651362889255784448)  2023-04-26T23:09Z 22.4K followers, 13.5K engagements


"Its official. We are going to camera on the new feature in [--] weeks :) So excited to be working with the incredible @LukeBarnett and the rest of our amazing cast which is getting better by the day. Lots more to come soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1726703297611149547)  2023-11-20T20:45Z 22.4K followers, 214.3K engagements

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