About

Founder and editor-in-chief

My name is Jan Sørup. I’m the founder of FilmDaft and editor-in-chief.

FilmDaft.com about page Jan Sørup

I own the video production company Apertura, which produces video content for companies in Denmark and Scandinavia.

FilmDaft is all about high-quality content that is helpful and interesting to read for indie filmmakers, small video production companies, vloggers, screenwriters, and others engaged in video content production.

But because I’m a movie buff myself (I especially enjoy science-fiction, old spaghetti westerns, French movies, and campy niche films from the 1970s), FilmDaft has a movie geek section covering everything from movie recommendations to movie quotes.

An excellent niche movie or a memorable movie quote are great examples of the filmmaking trade succeeding. So watch and learn!

And I’m blessed to work with a team of fantastic writers:

Authors

  • Alex Srednoselac

    Alex is a certified Adobe Premiere Pro video editor and independent filmmaker in the US. He is most known for writing, directing, and editing his debut feature film, Cashing Out, which has won multiple awards at film festivals across the US. Currently, Alex is the owner of AWS FILMS and works as a freelance video editor for several large companies and content creators.

  • Cade Taylor

    Cade Taylor is a filmmaker and writer based out of Los Angeles. Originally from Seattle, he continues to work as the Outreach Coordinator for the Bigfoot Script Challenge, where he helps connect up-and-coming writers with industry professionals. When he’s not working on his own projects, helping out with Bigfoot, or covering desks, Cade loves to share what he knows with other filmmakers and promote great content.

  • Grant Harvey

    Grant Harvey is a freelance writer, screenwriter, and filmmaker based out of Los Angeles. When he’s not working on his own feature-length screenplays and television pilots, Grant uses his passion and experience in film and videography to help others learn the tools, strategies, and equipment needed to create high-quality videos as a filmmaker of any skill level.

  • Jan Sørup

    Jan Sørup is a indie filmmaker, videographer and photographer from Denmark. He owns filmdaft.com and the Danish company Apertura, which produces video content for big companies in Denmark and Scandinavia. Jan has a background in music, has drawn webcomics, and is a former lecturer at the University of Copenhagen.

  • Kaylin Reed

    My name is Kaylin, I’m an actress and writer! I’m a college theater major and have a love for the arts. I’m a very creative person and love fueling myself with knowledge. With that I learned another passion of mine in writing and sharing knowledge with others!

  • Myke Thompson

    Myke Thompson is a freelance writer, screenwriter, and humorist based out of Los Angeles. When he’s not working on his own projects, he supports other artists as a creative manager in music, art, film, and television.

  • Quinn Hemphill

    Quinn Hemphill is a bicoastal actress with a BFA in acting from Syracuse University. When not acting, she enjoys sharing what she has learned in her own career with other creatives. Catch her as the newest cast member in the "Bad Boys" franchise in 2024!

  • Richelle Talor

    Richelle Talor is an actress with talent agencies based in the Midwestern area. A driven creative, she uses her creative skills to write and direct her own short films when she's not on the other side of the camera.