ABOUT KYLE

There’s an adage about filmmakers creating not one, but three different films when they make their movie: the one they write, the one they film, and the one they edit. Each stage of this process requires equal parts artistry and craft. In this balance, it is important to draw upon life experience and recognize that we all view the world from a different perspective. No one sees the world quite the same way that you do; that perspective is what makes your stories unique.  Your experiences, your memories, your influences… these all create your view. Recognize these assets; work with them, fight against them. These are your tools for connecting with audiences. Use them. 

I teach because I love stories. I love the different ways people see the world. I love being introduced to new viewpoints and seeing something I was not privy to before. I love to learn, and I see something new with every script, with every film. Most importantly, I love helping people find their voice and their perspective and using it to create their art. I teach because I love aiding in environments where people are comfortable expressing their ideas whilst embracing those of others. 

In my classroom, we use our “mistakes” and embrace our “failures”. We open dialogues in a setting that is relaxed, yet structured. We approach things through practical application and thoughtful critique. We work. We pick up cameras instead of only reading about them. We write impromptu scenes, engage in table reads, and work through our roadblocks in real time. We break down a variety of mediums shot by shot, line by line, sentence by sentence, discussing themes throughout and artist “voice” and influence. We commit to our work and challenge the status quo after we firmly understand it. We recognize where the ground is before we leap from it, and then we wander through unknown territories.