Unplanned moments make better films. @StandardStoryCo
Unplanned moments make better films.  @StandardStoryCo
Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The unplanned moments in films are often the most iconic. Learn how the pros adapt to obstacles & create room for spontaneity in their movies.

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10:24 P.T. Anderson
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I've been making short films for 20 years, starting at age 11. I directed my first feature film, Bad is Bad, in 2010. Made for only $6,000, the film went on to reach over 7 million views and garner critical acclaim. More recently, my short film, Will "The Machine", screened and won awards at film festivals around the world. Released online in 2019, it reached over 1 million views in just a month. I also work as a video editor, cutting ads for clients such as Apple, Netflix, and Beats by Dre.

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