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Cinema's Secret Formulas: Why Artists/Entrepreneurs Need Better Routines

#7 in the series -- And the lastest edition of The Five

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This secret formula is a simple one and not really cinema-specific, but I find in my coaching that many of us need a reminder.


                                     Why Artists/Entrepreneurs Need Routine

Repetition breeds instinct. Better instincts spark more appropriate action. Unless you take action, you’ll never deliver results — and the more aligned the action is, the faster you will surpass the challenge.


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And with that to ponder, can I encourage you to check out my latest collection of links, ponders, and wonders… all aligned with what I now call NonDē Cinema:

The Five: 01.05.25 Edition

5 If you ask me, more women made better movies last year

4 Audiences will find what they want (if it is not on a GSP)

3 Are movies becoming even MORE derivative?

2 Grateful that LA is returning to a cinema loving town

1 More details on NonFiction Hotlist

As well as a SPECIAL BONUS of some Recommended Reading

HopeForFilm brings you at least one NonDependent Cinema essay — and likely two — as well as at least one helping (and likely at least two) of The Five every week. I aim to provoke and inspire, as well as push what we are all capable of to new heights, at least when it comes to ambitious authored cinema with attitude. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.


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Was this the year that we hit the tipping point for female directors in the “Indie” / International space?

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