Michael Epstein

Michael J. Epstein is a Los-Angeles-based filmmaker, musician, and writer. He has written, directed, and produced three horror and sci-fi feature films in collaboration with his wife, Sophia Cacciola. Their films and music have won numerous festival awards and have been featured by such outlets as TIME, USAToday, SPIN, Curve, Starburst, Famous Monsters, Sci-Fi, and Fangoria. He will probably just keep making genre films until they let him write for Star Trek.

The Ultimate Location Scout Cheat Sheet for Producers and ADs (with free checklist)

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Michael Epstein November 27, 2024

Film Budget Planning: How to Effectively Budget a Script Breakdown

When it comes to the glitz and glamour of the movie biz, most people don’t mention film production budget planning–try saying that three times fast.Continue reading Film Budget Planning: How to Effectively Budget a Script Breakdown

Michael Epstein September 5, 2019

10 Shooting Schedule Pro Tips to Build Momentum on Set

Shooting Schedule EssentialsOpen menu What Is a Shooting Schedule How to Plan a Film Shoot How to Create Multiple Shooting Schedules How to Create a One Line Schedule What is the Dood Report DOOD Report Explained Shooting Schedule Pro-TipsOpen menu How to Make a Better Shooting Schedule How to Schedule a Musical How to Find… Continue reading 10 Shooting Schedule Pro Tips to Build Momentum on Set

Michael Epstein February 2, 2017