#filmmaking

Allen Johnson

Nov 8, 201815 min read

Martial Artists V.S. Martial Movies: with Vikings Stunt Fighter, Patrick Kelly.

Film and television audiences love a great fight scene. Whether it’s the final duel between the forces of good versus evil, or an epic...

Allen Johnson

Mar 21, 20186 min read

Why Making Your Film Collection 100% Digital Is a Really Bad Idea - Update! 3/21/18

Whenever there is advancement in technology, something is lost or diminished in the process. No one can doubt that the meteoric rise in...

Allen Johnson

Dec 30, 20175 min read

It’s Okay to Skip Film School. Just Don’t Skip Class.

Recently, I came across this short segment of an interview with Steven Spielberg. In it, he expresses concern about a growing trend of...

Allen Johnson

Jan 31, 20173 min read

A Better Understanding of Concept, Theme and Story

In addition to my own writing, I thoroughly enjoy my work in offering script coverage for other writers. It allows me, in a small way, to...

Allen Johnson

Apr 15, 20169 min read

10 Books Every Screenwriter Needs to Own

It’s true that you can’t learn to write a screenplay just by reading a book. However, they can be a great source of information,...

Allen Johnson

Feb 23, 20166 min read

Review of David Albert Pierce’s Production Legal Workshop

On Feb. 20, 2016, California based entertainment lawyer David Albert Pierce, Managing Member of Pierce Law Group LLP, appeared in...