Secrets from a Script Reader: 5 Script Elements that Increase the Budget
One of the great lessons I’ve learned as a script reader is what increases a budget and what changes can…
Adventure Meets Art in “At Your Own Risk” on Amazon Prime
At Your Own Risk is a movie born out the pure joy of finding adventure in the craft of filmmaking and also a love for the great outdoors. It’s a story that I am very proud to bring to audiences all over the world which shows multifaceted, capable women braving the unknown, all with the will to survive.
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…
One Distribution Tale: When Patience Pays Off
SEASIDE, which I began work on in 2015 is finally making its’ way out there! Near and dear to me, this film has had a long journey from script to screen and I couldn’t be more excited to tell you about it. What got me from the start was that this indie thriller script was full of twists and turns – you really CANNOT predict what is about to happen next.
One Distribution Tale: When Patience Pays Off
SEASIDE, which I began work on in 2015 is finally making its’ way out there! Near and dear to me, this film has had a long journey from script to screen and I couldn’t be more excited to tell you about it. What got me from the start was that this indie thriller script was full of twists and turns – you really CANNOT predict what is about to happen next.
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…
Secrets from a Script Reader: 5 Script Elements that Increase the Budget
One of the great lessons I’ve learned as a script reader is what increases a budget and what changes can…
Self-Worth and the Entertainment Industry
I tend to put all my self-worth into what I do. So, if I’m in between projects and not doing…
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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Support the “Indie-Work-At-Home-Parent-Filmmaker”
I know several of you. I see you. I see how hard you work. I also have no idea how…
Advice and Tips for Creative Couples
When I was 18 years old and a senior in high school, I volunteered for a local film festival. I…
Self-Worth and the Entertainment Industry
I tend to put all my self-worth into what I do. So, if I’m in between projects and not doing…
Secrets from a Script Reader: 5 Script Elements that Increase the Budget
One of the great lessons I’ve learned as a script reader is what increases a budget and what changes can…
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…
Secrets from a Script Reader: 5 Script Elements that Increase the Budget
One of the great lessons I’ve learned as a script reader is what increases a budget and what changes can…
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…
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…
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…
Lawyer’s Corner: What Is Contingent Compensation, Back End Compensation, or Participation?
As you may have already seen in your entertainment industry agreements, for the services rendered, talent usually can expect to…
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,…
Spotlight Interview: Candice Elzinga & Martina Smyth, Casting Directors, Vancouver, BC
Welcome back to our interview series featuring some of the fantastic women in the Vancouver, BC film and TV industry.…
Reality Bites: The Movies That Influence A Generation
There’s no question that the industry has changed a lot over the years, and the theater goers’ experience has shifted…
#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…
Building a More Inclusive and Diverse Industry: 2019 “Women in View” On Screen Report
I was thrilled to get a chance to connect with Jill Golick, the Executive Director of Women in View. Jill…
One Distribution Tale: When Patience Pays Off
SEASIDE, which I began work on in 2015 is finally making its’ way out there! Near and dear to me, this film has had a long journey from script to screen and I couldn’t be more excited to tell you about it. What got me from the start was that this indie thriller script was full of twists and turns – you really CANNOT predict what is about to happen next.
Ms. at the Movies: Pairing Women & Wine with Females & Flicks: RBG
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