Although I don't practice stop-motion or animation per say, I've always likened my primarily live-action filmmaking to the two mediums because often times I find myself putting in hours of manual work for just a few precious seconds of screentime. I love how that's the case! Also, I've heard it said that animation is the purest form of filmmaking because everything must be created with intention from scratch - and actors stressing over or forgetting their lines doesn't compromise the fundamental labor. :P Welcome to Film Lab Society, Hillary!

@Jonathan Ogden Yes, these video series are a phenomenal resource! Expertly condensed subject matter that's helping me to pad out my mental model of certain concepts that needed a bit more solidity and practical example. A refreshingly helpful trove!

@Quincy Perkins 1.) Primarily from personal savings or familial contributions with no strings attached (hence, "self-funded"). 2.) As a guerrilla-moded, micro-budget filmmaker, I would like to nudge other members about expenditures that can always be reigned in to keep budgets lean and tight. I've always found that many filmmaking processes can be challenged and optimized by virtue of a co-existing, counteractive DIY approach. 3.) If possible, I think members could benefit from a highly specific case study of one of your more involved financial partners, Quincy. Straight from the source with all the attendant real-world details! But I don't mind a strictly generalist angle. Either way!

Extremely sound principles! I found a substantial degree of consonance with my own approach involved in raising a few thousand from family and family friends for my 4th film last year. Also, I admire the clean, simple verticality of the slide presentations. It reads like a tight screenplay! Makes for easy, quick reference! Great job, Quincy!

1.) An episodic, adult-oriented series titled 'Flush'. 2.) How to ethically consummate a relationship with capitalism and generate some income while maintaining ownership over one's work(s). I'm also interested in learning more about the work and aspirations of other members. 3.) Films from an extensive body of work by any auteur. But if I have to be specific, I'm mad about the Wachowski sisters' 2008 film 'Speed Racer'!

@Quincy Perkins Thank you for those kind words, Quincy. I vividly recall being struck by the bold narrative, cinematographic and editorial choices in your short film 'Swingers Anonymous' so many years ago and my experience with your subsequent work has always been exceptional. Indeed, your own proven artistry and sense of self-possession is worthy of equal or greater praise and regard. For all my activity, I still lack the advantageous institutional support, affirming festival reception and vast professional network you've attained throughout your own impressive career. So, I think I'm in the right place as a humble student. However, I know I have plenty to share as well. As I mentioned, I'm currently working on an episodic series and expect to complete the first trio of episodes (one down so far) before I'm ready to pitch the project to acquire supportive funding and distribution. However, in keeping with my sustainability bent, I'm willing to self-distribute and produce less costly, less logistically complex entries if I have to. Contingencies are important in filmmaking. Moreover, I'm waiting to hear back from a handful of festivals with regard to my 4th film 'Ask Delphi' before I turn the film over to Filmhub (my go-to self-distribution service), barring any miraculous festival acceptances and subsequent distribution offers, and begin work on my next feature. I'm not ready to solicit any material support at the moment but, at the risk of sounding overly rhetorical and nebulous, I'd encourage members, particularly those fairly new to the art form, to look for the fundamental joy Quincy and I have certainly found in our work that has enabled such longevous practice. I believe everything else is secondary.