The Crimson Engine: A Creative Filmmaking Podcast
A podcast exploring the art, craft, and philosophy of filmmaking, with emphasis on independent writer/directors bringing their stories to life.
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
11 min
Hollywood is teetering on the edge of collapse, but people are watching more stories than ever. If you want to make traditional films, the gateway is narrowing, but for everthing else, the future is bright.

Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
24 min
In this episode, Filmmaker Kasimir Burgess talks about creativity humanity and making a career in filmmaking.
More on Kas - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2034319
More tutorials on www.canonmasterclass.com

Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
10 min
As filmmaking becomes an industry more and more dependent on new gear to both create and distribute, we look back at the three big technologies that transformed filmmaking in 2025.

Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026
8 min
Most of a film is just people talking, so how do we shoot it in a dynamic, interesting and engaging way?
In this video we look at the different techniques and tool you can use to make your next dialgoie scene the best it can be.
More at www.canonmasterclass.com

Jan 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
7 min
Action filmmaking is some of the most fun you can have on a film set. In this week’s video, we break down the core fundamentals of shooting powerful action scenes, even if you’re working with a tiny crew and no Hollywood budget. We cover practical techniques for planning movement, staging dynamic shots, directing your performers, and capturing movement that reads clearly on screen. www.canonmasterclass.com

Jan 12, 2026
Jan 12, 2026
17 min
There is a proven method to create the connections you need to build a successful career anywhere. 90% of people won't do it. More at www.canonmasterclass.com

Jan 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
9 min
Location can be both where the movie is set and where it's filmed, sometimes they are the same thing, other times worlds apart. Filmmaker have long known the power of creating a fictional place and embedding it with a life of its own, to shape both the characters and story.
More filmmaking tutorials www.canonmasterclass.com

Dec 29, 2025
Dec 29, 2025
8 min
The filmmaking world is changing faster than ever. AI, automation, and new tools are making it easier for anyone to produce beautiful images—but that doesn’t mean filmmakers are obsolete.
Today we'll break down how to adapt and thrive in this new era by focusing on what truly matters: the results you create for your audience, not just the films you produce.
https://www.canonmasterclass.com/course/filmai

Dec 22, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
21 min
You're most important contribution as a director is to shape your film to a singular vision – this can lead to a delicate balancing act between control and collaboration. more filmmaking at www.canonmasterclass.com

Dec 18, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
18 min
If the barrier for entry to make a film have come down to almost zero, why do so few people actually go ahead and make one? And fewer still release it, promote it and then take what they learned and do it again?
It takes a special kind of determination to run down a dream.
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