Unbelievable: Never Underestimate the Power of the Truth
**Warning: mild spoilers ahead** In the world of fiction, storytellers base their work on the world we know, and sometimes…
#WomenCallAction: Agent, Where Art Thou?
Dear Rachel, I have a Masters degree in directing from a top film school. I’ve directed three shorts that won…
Fit in or Stand Out?
I walked through the doors of Second City Hollywood, up the stairs and through the hallway where I caught a…
#MeToo, New Documentary Trailer from Filmmaker Sarah Moshman
Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Sarah Moshman is a true force of nature. I had the pleasure of meeting her years…
Spotlight Interview: Teresa Huang, TV Writer – Part 2 – Moving from Acting to Writing TV
I’m so happy to be returning with part 2 of my interview with TV writer Teresa Huang, who I met…
Secrets from a Script Reader: Creating Likable Characters
Have you ever received the note on your screenplay that your protagonist or a character in your script isn’t “likable”?…
Working As An Actor – A Kid’s Perspective
I was talking to my son about an interview I was preparing to do with a mom about parenting kids…
Spotlight Interview: Emily Skye, Director/Writer/Cinematographer
I first learned about Emily Skye through director Ryan Little. I saw him post on Instagram that he was interviewing…
What In The Hell Is A 2nd AD?
My name is Jaz and I’m often hired as a 2nd AD for production gigs. Whenever I mention this to…
Refusing this Popular Piece of Advice Made Me a Better Director
There’s a piece of advice that I often hear from friends and colleagues in the filmmaking community; “If you’re a…
LA Femme Film Festival: 15 Years Supporting Women in Film in DTLA
I had the pleasure of spending a fun weekend at the 15th Annual LA Femme Film Festival this October, and…
Why is Post-Production taking so LONG?
Many indies find the filmmaking momentum they had churning during production grinds to a halt during post-production and leaves everyone…
Production Coordinators: The Glue That Holds a Production Together
Just the other day I was having a conversation with a Show Runner friend of mine. The conversation was eye…
Independent Filmmakers and VFX Unite!
This week in Santa Monica, a panel of impressive VFX experts converged with independent filmmakers to bridge the gap of…
Spotlight Interview: Teresa Huang, TV Writer – Part 2 – Moving from Acting to Writing TV
I’m so happy to be returning with part 2 of my interview with TV writer Teresa Huang, who I met…
Was it worth it?
My grandfather passed away last month. I had been planning a visit to Brazil around the same time he was…
Being Too Whatever
“You are just too fat for this part.” This is something I actually was told at an audition earlier this…
Make The Perfect Dessert in Ten Mins
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What Exactly is an Entertainment Work Permit?
For those of you who don’t know, an Entertainment Work Permit is a document you must have in order for…
Investing in People
As a business owner, you are constantly analyzing every aspect of your business. Constantly improving your business will only make…
Was it worth it?
My grandfather passed away last month. I had been planning a visit to Brazil around the same time he was…
The Industry Newbie: Post-Production
Congratulations, you’ve completed your film shoot! Now what? In this installment of the Industry Newbie series, I’ll give an overview…
Crowdfunding: A Case Study
Unless today is your first day on the internet, you’ve probably come across a few crowdfunding campaigns, perhaps you’ve pledged…
The Industry Newbie: Post-Production
Congratulations, you’ve completed your film shoot! Now what? In this installment of the Industry Newbie series, I’ll give an overview…
My Favorite Podcasts
The podcast world is new for me. I had never had an opportunity to explore podcasts, until a few months…
Mesmerizing View of a Perfect Moonlit Night
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Exploring the Evolution of Hollywood
Hollywood is a living organism. To survive in our world, it is constantly evolving to keep up with new trends…
The “5 WHYs” Technique for Problem-Solving
Today, a male colleague sent me photo of his kid to ‘motivate’ me into productivity using his kiddos’ cuteness like…
Actors: You vs. Your Brand
Who are you? Truly, at your core? You hear constantly that you have to figure out how you can bring…
The “5 WHYs” Technique for Problem-Solving
Today, a male colleague sent me photo of his kid to ‘motivate’ me into productivity using his kiddos’ cuteness like…
Indie Filmmaking and Creating Ms. In The Biz on the 1 Broke Actress Podcast
Recently our founder Helenna Santos and fellow Ms. In The Biz contributor Alexandra Boylan were interviewed for Sam Valentine’s 1…
5 Financial First Steps for Freelancers
Quick. What is the sum of 2+1? Nice. How about 37-18? Better late than never. Let’s try 435 x 9. Oh,…
Unbelievable: Never Underestimate the Power of the Truth
**Warning: mild spoilers ahead** In the world of fiction, storytellers base their work on the world we know, and sometimes…
Ms. at the Movies: Pairing Women & Wine with Females & Flicks: RBG
“FORGET THE BULL IN THE CHINA SHOP. THERE’S A CHINA DOLL IN THE BULLPEN.” – “The Bullpen” by Dessa You…
