Why Does Hollywood Hate Arabs?
UPDATE 9/10/2018: A report was released today by Nancy Wang Yuen, PhD. et al titled ‘Terrorists & Tyrants: Middle Eastern…
#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…
Thank You for the “Crazy Rich Asians” Screening Grant Imahara!
Los Angeles – Last Friday night I had the honor of joining almost 100 friends for a screening of Crazy…
TCM Honors Groundbreaking Actresses in their Second Round of “Trailblazing Women”
Throughout the month of October, Turner Classic Movies will return to their programming feature “Trailblazing Women,” that honors the accomplishments…
Micro-Budget Filmmaking with Integrity
I’ve produced four micro-budget feature films. Despite the limited resources, there are a few things that I believe keep people…
Actors, Get a Day Job You Like
*originally published on 1brokeactress.com Los Angeles – When you move to LA you will panic. If you’re from here, you…
Changing the Cinematography Landscape: Interview with Cinematographer Emilia Mendieta, Part 2
Recent headlines regarding women in entertainment can be disheartening but focusing on how we can make this industry a better…
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…
Micro-Budget Filmmaking with Integrity
I’ve produced four micro-budget feature films. Despite the limited resources, there are a few things that I believe keep people…
Indie Movie Mastery: Filmmakers, Create Your Own Sandbox!
I had a conversation with a friend about the gender gap before the election that has stuck with me ever…
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…
Women Screenwriters: You Are Needed
One of the disheartening things that I come across in my work as a professional script reader is the lack…
What if Your Pain Points Were Just Your Strengths on Steroids?
Wanna do a fun little activity?!? Grab a pen… Make two columns… In the first column, write down 5 traits…
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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Motherhood in the Biz: Acting, Managing, Parenting with Kids in Showbiz (Vol. 1)
When I was in middle school I auditioned for a community theatre. The auditions were at the elementary school that…
When You Can’t Help But Flake
Back home in Australia I have a wonderful friend named Sarah. Sarah and I grew up in neighboring small towns…
What if Your Pain Points Were Just Your Strengths on Steroids?
Wanna do a fun little activity?!? Grab a pen… Make two columns… In the first column, write down 5 traits…
Micro-Budget Filmmaking with Integrity
I’ve produced four micro-budget feature films. Despite the limited resources, there are a few things that I believe keep people…
When It Comes To Your Project And Business, When Do You “Solo”?
We live in the crowdsourcing era where you can post a Kickstarter for your creative project, an Indiegogo to pay…
Micro-Budget Filmmaking with Integrity
I’ve produced four micro-budget feature films. Despite the limited resources, there are a few things that I believe keep people…
To Podcast or Not to Podcast
So you wanna do a podcast? Well it’s a bit more complicated than buying a microphone and getting drunk with…
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…
Lawyer’s Corner: You want to separate from your business partner(s). Where do you begin?
You were exited to start your business with a business associate(s) or a friend(s). The last thing you thought about…
Make Your Mark on Social
Social media and word-of-mouth are the most cost-efficient and generally effective marketing and PR strategies we have. People are wary…
Lawyer’s Corner: You want to separate from your business partner(s). Where do you begin?
You were exited to start your business with a business associate(s) or a friend(s). The last thing you thought about…
Dirty Little Expectation Devils: Musings on “Failure” and Life in “the Biz”
I have these Dirty Little Expectation Devils sitting on my shoulder. They come and go at their leisure enjoying the…
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,…
Casting Directors in Indie Film Part 4: ROUNDTABLE on Indie Filmmaking
I’m an indie filmmaker. I sat down with several indie filmmakers (producers/directors) and casting directors to ask about the relationship…
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…
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…
