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This page contains the resources that I have found useful in my personal and professional life. Admittedly, it is an eclectic list. It contains everything from quotes and books that I like to podcasts, videos, and slideshows.

If you don’t want to scroll through the entire list, you can click on one of the links below and filter the resources by specific category.

I will update this list as I discover new resources. If you have a resource you think I should add, please email me.

WHAT ARE WE WATCHING? Movie Classics for Young Filmmakers and their Families by Laure Halliday (2017)

Tired of re-watching all the films you already know? Confused by lists of “classics” that may or may not be fun to watch? Well grab a snack and pull up the comfy seats. Whether you’re a parent looking for family movie night ideas, or a young filmmaker looking to hone your craft, the films in What Are We Watching? will make you laugh, spark some epic conversations, and get you thinking about how movies are made and great stories get told.

Like a mini film school in a box, What Are We Watching? explores twenty great classic films that are quirky, entertaining, and exceptionally well-crafted stories. These movies feature tons of great techniques young filmmakers can use to make their own movies better, and What are We Watching? reveals how. Each classic movie entry includes the following for your movie enjoyment:


• a short description of what the film is about
• terrific trivia
• super tips on storytelling and film-making you can use in your own movies and writing
• recommendations for more great movies by the same filmmakers.

Packed full of information, What Are We Watching? is a fantastic reference for families and young filmmakers aged 10 to 18, and anyone of any age interested in expanding their classic movie chops.

On Film-Making: An Introduction to the Craft of the Director by Alexander Mackendrick (2005)

Alexander Mackendrick was the director of Whisky Galore! (1949), The Man in the White Suit (1951), and The Ladykillers (1955). He taught film at Cal Arts from 1969 to 1993 and this book is a compilation of his teaching notes, edited by Paul Cronin. You’ll find inspiring guidance to paste on your “writer’s wall” and tons of tips from a master director on all aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production. This is an entertaining read full of great advice for all filmmakers at any stage of their careers.