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DIY Golems
Definitely not criticism, not quite philosophy, regrettably kinda writing advice…rants? Right, yeah, that's the word - rants.
By Alex Bailey
· Launched 9 months ago
On Writing - Principles of Screenwriting from a Black List Reader
The Infinite Open Moment of Pure Possibility
And how not to spoil it with a logline.
Jun 11•Alex Bailey
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Every Character Is In Their Own Biopic
A movie can be about anyone but it shouldn't be about any period of their life.
May 14•Alex Bailey
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Letting the setting punch up our scenes.
Apr 23•Alex Bailey
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Time Spent & Hiding Your Final Girl
Apr 16•Alex Bailey
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Free will & the most important thing in stories.
Mar 12•Alex Bailey
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The Future of Film - Tips and Tricks to Build a Modern Filmmaking Style
What is the point of cinematography?
Jun 18•Alex Bailey
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Movies will never be vital again if we only make three types of them.
Apr 2•Alex Bailey
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Where's Filmmaking's A$AP Rocky?
The DIY Golems formula for unexpected art in the internet age.
Feb 19•Alex Bailey
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Nurture your ambition, not your gear collection.
Nov 26, 2025•Alex Bailey
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Why the hell does everyone want their movie to look like Gordon Willis shot it?
Nov 6, 2025•Alex Bailey
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Essays - Reflections on Life On-Screen & Off
This Is What We Want To Do With Our Lives
Crowdfunding for my movie is now open!
Jun 15•Alex Bailey
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IP is only as good as the writer assigned to it.
May 22•Alex Bailey
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Spoiler Alert: I don’t believe in spoiler alerts.
Apr 30•Alex Bailey
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Apr 10•Alex Bailey
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Announcing my first feature-length golem.
Mar 19•Alex Bailey
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