Field Notes

Essays, tutorials, and tools from the creative edge

This is the working log—where ideas take shape. A collection of how-to’s, reflections, case studies, and thought starters for creatives, educators, and brand-builders walking the path less travelled. Some posts are polished. Others are in process. All are shared with the hope they’ll meet you where you are—and help you keep moving toward what matters.

Filmmaking & Production, Tutorials & How-to’s Preston Kanak Filmmaking & Production, Tutorials & How-to’s Preston Kanak

What is a Filmmaker? Redefining for the Close-Minded

I recently had a discussion on twitter that was less than supportive and I was really frustrated with the way in which the conversation transpired. As a result, I wanted to create a post that dealt with both the influence and power of social media as well as break down the conversation in question, which in my mind tried to define ‘The Filmmaker’ in a very narrow-minded way.

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