One Simple Cure Hey Reader! As creators, storytellers, artists, or otherwise, we can sit somewhere on the spectrum of pure narcissism to crippling perfectionism. OK, that’s a bit of an oversimplification, but you can either think everything you do is amazing, or nothing you create is ever good enough. And ultimately, all of this can be a sign of lack of self-love or even mental illness. Fun, right? As I’ve journeyed through my own battle with PTSD, I’ve had a unique discovery. I used to say...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Indie Film Alchemy 101 Watch the Extended Video or Youtube Versions Here: Extended Version - Free Patreon -> Youtube Version -> Hey Reader! I don't know why I picked the most expensive art form on the planet... or why I love the most expensive genres within it. When I was 11, I picked up a camera for the first time and started making fantasy movies in the woods by my home in Massachusetts. Over nearly 30 years, I've learned how to make little to no money look like Hollywood-level movie magic....
15 days ago • 2 min read
Something New... ish? It doesn’t matter where you start; it just matters that you do. My journey to become a filmmaker and online creator has left me with a lot of scars... and hopefully equal parts happy memories. So, this email is a quick creative life recap. If you’d rather watch this than read it, I just posted a shorter version on YouTube. If you want the extended version with more behind-the-scenes context, that’s on Patreon. Watch on YouTube → Extended Cut + More Photos on Patreon →...
29 days ago • 3 min read
Renny + Boston Hey Reader, We once built a YouTube channel to over 100,000 subscribers. Viral videos, brand deals, even a six-figure sponsorship — we thought we’d “made it.” But then YouTube changed the rules. Overnight, our views tanked, our income vanished, and we were scrambling to keep it all together. This week, we’re finally telling the full story in our new vlog — not just about how we survived, but about the two golden rules we learned that every aspiring influencer must know. If...
7 months ago • 1 min read