
The Sovereign Creator is a weekly field guide for independent filmmakers, multicultural storytellers, and purpose-driven artists ready to break free from the permission-seeking industry trap.
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A little over a year ago, gathered a group of people together to take about working together as filmmakers. To share knowledge, give support and build a better ecosystem.
Now, 5 of us (including , and ) are creating a one day event cele...
When we talk about NonDe filmmaking, this movement of non-dependent cinema. I see it as this potentially beautiful network of mutual aid spreading out across the world.
-Aaron Strand
This past Thursday, I gathered with more than 50...
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I have been waiting to tell you about the paperwork.
I know, exciting stuff right? But please continue reading. Because we’re about to dive into something really important that most filmmakers try to ignore. The last two months have been d...
“When I used to herd imaginary sheep as a child. And my father got me an actual dog, like a real dog for my a sheepdog to herd my imaginary sheep.”
-Aria
Aria, the subject of a feature documentary that I’m working on, told me this s...
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The filmmakers who survive don't have one swing. They have eras. I write about building yours.
Filmmaker, Aaron Strand. Currently roadshowing my debut feature film 'Withdrawal'.
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