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Thoughts on acting, filmmaking, and the journey of starting over at 52.

Page 4 Films

Fractured Atlas 101: How Fiscal Sponsorship Actually Works (From Someone Who Just Used It)

Most filmmakers either don't know what fiscal sponsorship is, or think it's a grant. It isn't. Here's what I learned raising over $10,000 for Legacy through Fractured Atlas.

May 9, 2026

Projects

Why Some Films Get Funded and Some Don’t

Most filmmakers think funding is about the script. It isn't. I have two films in motion this year through Page 4 Films. One is fully funded. The other I'm self-financing. Same company, same producer, same year. Here's what I've learned about why each one needed a different approach, and why distribution is a research problem you have to solve before the cameras roll.

May 7, 2026

Projects

The Indies Are About to Run the Table

The majors are getting bigger and making fewer films. The indies are getting smarter and making better ones. As an actor and filmmaker with skin in the game, here's why I think the math is finally breaking our way.

April 18, 2026

Projects

I’m Making a Short Film. Here’s Why I Need Your Help.

Simon, an actor, is transitioning to directing with his short film "Legacy." It follows Henry Chen, a Chinese-American restaurant owner who helps a young Black man in need. Currently in pre-production in Atlanta, Simon seeks financial backing for the $10,000 budget to cover production costs. Donations are tax-deductible.

March 31, 2026

Simon Shih

Actor · Filmmaker · Atlanta

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