My short film is in edit. It’s not what I thought it was. It’s better. They say you make a film three times - writing, production, post. It’s true. This film is not what I thought it would be when I wrote it. One of the actors in the production suggested an idea for the ending. I shot it both ways - the script and her idea. We’re using both. And it works. One of the best parts of filmmaking is leaving open some space for inspiration, fate, or luck to play a part. REWIND probably has all three. I can’t wait to share this with you.

What a political thing to say.

Nearly 100 people and almost 2 years for the movie that was supposed to not need people. And it's a dud. Lessons there.

When someone in Austin asks if my short's in AFF.

Life hack from Chris Williamson: If she can't decide where she wants to eat, tell her you've decided, but it's a surprise. Give her one chance to guess where you're going, whatever she says, say yes and go with it. 99% of the time it's where she really wants to go.

The #1 movie in America is a horror film about an actor who lets someone reshape his face for the part. In LA, I called that pilot season.

Picture lock is a lie. Most nights, I'm awake re-editing my short film in my head.

10/25/26 – As many of you have now read, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the head of SAG-AFTRA, reportedly secured a salary increase of 10% to 15% and a contract extension through 2032. According to sources inside the union, these changes were pushed through without appearing on the original agenda. SAG-AFTRA members, you need to seriously ask yourselves whether your hard-earned dues are being used to represent your interests or enrich union leadership. There are mechanisms to remove board members and leadership, depending on your union’s constitution and bylaws. There are also potential legal remedies under Title V, Section 501(b) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, which allows qualifying members to pursue legal action for breaches of fiduciary duty. I am actively working to identify attorneys willing to speak with members about their legal rights and options. And to independent production companies, a serious warning: Before placing a production security deposit with SAG-AFTRA, understand the financial risks. Multiple producers have raised allegations of prolonged delays and difficulties recovering their deposits. Until these concerns are adequately addressed, you should not assume your money will be returned promptly or without dispute. Stay tuned. I will continue investigating these allegations, pursuing accountability, and working to connect union members with attorneys who can explain their legal options.

You gotta have a place - off the grid - where you can get away from it all. Henry and I both think that's a river.

A sequel to VelociPastor is now the human-made option. What a time.

Good. About time. The books should be audited yearly. Buy a $43 million building if it makes sense. But what were the loan terms? How much are employees making? What percentage of health insurance are people from 1965 who earned lifetime coverage? How many new enrolls are there? It's time @sagaftra offers transparency to it's members...

Sunday after a win: you can hear the birds chirping. Sunday after a loss: everybody suddenly has notes.

Every audition waiting room.

Tom Cruise and Bradley Cooper took time to help a first-time actor get ready for a war movie. Who's doing that in 20 years? Not today’s influencers.

Stallone says AI is inevitable and Hollywood just has to embrace it. That's rich coming from the guy who wouldn't sell Rocky unless he got to play Rocky.

Twenty-plus years in this business and almost every actor I know has had a second job at some point. The waiting between gigs isn't a reflection of your talent. It IS the job. Respect to Asia Kate Dillon for saying it out loud.

Spent a while trying to find one place AI belongs on a set. The best I've came up with is for a crying newborn. I'll listen more to the guy who spent 15 years building puppets by hand. Wildwood's on my list this weekend.

We need art more than ever right now, and the business of art is doing everything it can to end the art of art. Advocacy is worthy. I'm not the guy for it. Devotion is also worthy. That one I can do. I'll keep making things and meaning them.

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Call me crazy. I’m no expert and not trying to invite a gun debate for which I’m not qualified. But what prevent us from stationing approved veterans outside of schools? Vets need purpose and a place to serve where they are valued, we give it to them. Schools need protection, we give it to them.