Uploaded May 2013 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This week, Russ relates a story from 2004, and the first time he attempted to shoot a bigger-than-average short film project. Spoiler alert: HE FAILED. But he learned that even when you fail in making a film, you can still learn a lot for future projects! Had a similar experience? Let us know what went wrong in the comments below and tell us what YOU learned from the ordeal!
Next week, we'll be interviewing Russell's friend, Jason Allentoff, who made his own film in 2001-2002, writing, directing, and producing it himself. That film was called "Never Among Friends", and we'll find out what the experience was like for Jason, good and bad! Check out more about the project and Jason at the following links, and submit any questions you may have to friday101mail@gmail.com:
Local news coverage of Jason's film premiere: youtu.be/iTSyhAGzNM0
"Back to Today" Documentary I made for Movie Quest in 2012: youtu.be/C9NO0Rxs2oQ
"Never Among Friends" IMDB page: imdb.com/title/tt0330695
If you have a question, are seeking advice (FILMMAKING advice, Russ is NOT, in fact, a licensed therapist), or were just wondering about anything at all film or video related, send an email to:
FRIDAY101MAIL@Gmail.com
Or tweet Russell @RussellRules, hashtag: #Friday101
Even quick, simple questions will do.
Have something to add to any of the topics we discussed on this episode? Let us know in the comments below!
Intro Video by Anthony De Coninck (aka Stylow)
youtube.com/stylowarts
Theme Music by Abhilash Buch
soundcloud.com/SoapAndFoam
Additional Music by Kevin MacLeod
"Bicycle"
"Covert Affair"
"Highlight Reel"
"Who Likes To Party"
incompetech.com
This week, Russ relates a story from 2004, and the first time he attempted to shoot a bigger-than-average short film project. Spoiler alert: HE FAILED. But he learned that even when you fail in making a film, you can still learn a lot for future projects! Had a similar experience? Let us know what went wrong in the comments below and tell us what YOU learned from the ordeal!
Next week, we'll be interviewing Russell's friend, Jason Allentoff, who made his own film in 2001-2002, writing, directing, and producing it himself. That film was called "Never Among Friends", and we'll find out what the experience was like for Jason, good and bad! Check out more about the project and Jason at the following links, and submit any questions you may have to friday101mail@gmail.com:
Local news coverage of Jason's film premiere: youtu.be/iTSyhAGzNM0
"Back to Today" Documentary I made for Movie Quest in 2012: youtu.be/C9NO0Rxs2oQ
"Never Among Friends" IMDB page: imdb.com/title/tt0330695
If you have a question, are seeking advice (FILMMAKING advice, Russ is NOT, in fact, a licensed therapist), or were just wondering about anything at all film or video related, send an email to:
FRIDAY101MAIL@Gmail.com
Or tweet Russell @RussellRules, hashtag: #Friday101
Even quick, simple questions will do.
Have something to add to any of the topics we discussed on this episode? Let us know in the comments below!
Intro Video by Anthony De Coninck (aka Stylow)
youtube.com/stylowarts
Theme Music by Abhilash Buch
soundcloud.com/SoapAndFoam
Additional Music by Kevin MacLeod
"Bicycle"
"Covert Affair"
"Highlight Reel"
"Who Likes To Party"
incompetech.com
