10 things I learned shooting my first film in no particular order

1. Never try and produce a film by yourself.

2.Always get a master shot - a couple of times.

3. ALWAYS get close ups. You can't rely on master shots.

4. Don't forget about the reverse shot. (I did that a couple of times.)

5. Multiple takes are a good thing.

6. When your AD (assistant director) is screaming at you to move on, take TWO more takes. When your crew spent 2 hours setting up lights, roll the fucking camera as much as you can because in the end you will need the coverage when editing.

7. No matter how much preparation you do, it's never enough.

8. When shooting on location - make sure there is a bathroom.

9. Always have caffeine on set even at 4am when packing up lights.

10. I should have eaten more. My close friends know how important it is for me to EAT!

And the bonus point: Always clean up the glass before your "dead" actor lies on the ground.