Sometimes the clearest view comes from an unexpected angle.
I’ve worked across nearly every corner of the film industry for over 40 years — from child actor to development, production, post, marketing, and even distribution. When I made the crazy decision to leave Hollywood for Australia, I was forced to rebuild from scratch. But it gave me a can-do DIY indie film mindset. And out of necessity, I unearthed a process and perspective that just so happen to fit this moment perfectly.
Over the years, I’ve written books, won awards (as both filmmaker and educator), and taught tens of thousands of writers worldwide. I believe each and every one of us has an intrinsically unique window on our world... and I built a complete, proven system that helps creative writers tap into theirs, to produce professional-quality work at speed.
More than a decade ago, I stood on a TEDx stage predicting where I believed technology was taking us. And now, today... that future is here. As AI reshapes our world, my goal is to use my unconventional vantage point to help you build a roadmap — not just to survive, but to become the indispensable creative you were meant to be.
This Challenge is where it all begins.