Films don’t stall because of a lack of tools or opportunity.
They stall because the decisions that define them were never fixed.
The work offered here exists to establish authorship clearly enough that a film can be made—and remain itself while it is.
A one-on-one session focused on whatever is actively blocking your film.
This is practical, hands-on help. We talk through the current state of the project, identify what’s unclear or unhelpful, and work toward a concrete next step. AI may come into the conversation if it’s relevant, but it’s never the point of the session.
This is a good place to start if you want another filmmaker’s perspective without committing to anything larger.
You leave with
Clear feedback on the problem you brought in
A better understanding of what’s working and what isn’t
Specific next steps, or a clear decision about what to stop doing
A longer, more focused session for films that feel scattered, stalled, or overdeveloped.
This session is about narrowing, not expanding. We work toward clarity around tone, intent, scope, and direction, and identify the elements that are diluting the film or pulling it off course.
This is not brainstorming and not note-giving. It’s a working session aimed at reducing confusion and pressure-testing the project before further development or production.
You leave with
Clear decisions about the direction of the film
A shared understanding of what the film is trying to do
A written summary outlining key constraints and open questions
This is a one-on-one service for filmmakers who want direct involvement in defining their film.
The Authorship Document also exists as a standalone workbook for those who prefer to do the work themselves.
This service is for those who want the document developed with guidance.
Working directly together, we create a custom Authorship Document that fixes the film at the level of intent, boundaries, and decision-making.
The document defines:
what the film is — and explicitly is not
thematic and tonal commitments
narrative and world constraints
performance and visual principles
clear boundaries for the use of AI tools
criteria for when the film stops
Once this document exists, development is complete.
The film is defined.
A completed, custom Authorship Document (PDF)
A shared reference for all collaborators
A stable decision framework during production
Clarity that survives speed and scale
This service is for filmmakers who:
already have a project
want to move from intention to execution
prefer direct guidance over self-directed work
If you want to work independently, the standalone Authorship Document workbook is available separately.
Authorship can be practiced alone.
This service exists for those who want it practiced together.
Hands-on help translating the Authorship Document into a workable process.
This is not producing the film and not managing the project. It’s about setting up a clear, usable way of working so execution doesn’t become chaotic or misaligned.
We focus on how decisions will actually be made day to day, especially when AI and traditional methods are mixed.
You leave with
A clear production workflow aligned with the film’s intent
Defined guidelines for where AI is used and where it isn’t
A post-production and editorial approach that matches the film
Written documentation you can follow and share
Continued involvement while the film is actively being made.
This is for filmmakers who want support applying decisions under real-world pressure. The work here is about keeping the film aligned, not reinventing it.
The level of involvement adapts to the phase of the project, but the focus stays the same: helping the film remain itself while it’s being executed.
You receive
Regular check-in sessions
Ongoing feedback on creative and process decisions
Help resolving conflicts between intent and execution
Support during production and post
