Taking a Break Can Launch Your Career
I’m sure you’ve never heard anyone purport that not taking action in your career will help move you forward. I’m…
#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…
Embracing Grit and Grace as a Female Filmmaker (or just in life)
Grit and grace may be my new life keywords, motto, mantra, whatever. After production on Mama’s Eggnog, a fun little…
#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: Naomi McDougall Jones, Author “The Wrong Kind of Women”
“Wanna join me as a panelist for my book launch tour at NYWIFT?” Essentially that is what I heard when…
Embracing Grit and Grace as a Female Filmmaker (or just in life)
Grit and grace may be my new life keywords, motto, mantra, whatever. After production on Mama’s Eggnog, a fun little…
Dealing with Explicit Content for Children
Thanks to the explosion of programming and the popularity of original shows created by HBO, Netflix & Amazon (& whatever…
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…
Just Relax and Enjoy the Process
Just relax and enjoy the process. That is the motto I have been saying over and over in my mind…
Embracing Grit and Grace as a Female Filmmaker (or just in life)
Grit and grace may be my new life keywords, motto, mantra, whatever. After production on Mama’s Eggnog, a fun little…
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…
Writer’s Corner: Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin
Writer’s Corner is a place to get to know outstanding writers, talk about the craft of writing, career advice, share…
I Would Like To Thank My Spouse
For those of us that struggled for the last few months with the realities of Donald Sylvester’s 2020 Sound Editing…
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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The Year of Me: Balancing Goals with Family Commitments
I’ve been thinking a lot about priorities lately and this story I heard about Lin Maneul Miranda always pops into…
I Would Like To Thank My Spouse
For those of us that struggled for the last few months with the realities of Donald Sylvester’s 2020 Sound Editing…
Embracing Grit and Grace as a Female Filmmaker (or just in life)
Grit and grace may be my new life keywords, motto, mantra, whatever. After production on Mama’s Eggnog, a fun little…
Making an Indie Film Doesn’t Have to Be Miserable
I am not crazy. Okay, maybe a little. Anyone who produces indie films has a tinge of crazy. Otherwise, they…
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…
Making an Indie Film Doesn’t Have to Be Miserable
I am not crazy. Okay, maybe a little. Anyone who produces indie films has a tinge of crazy. Otherwise, they…
Actors New To The Business: Here is the #1 Thing to Help You Get Auditions
I’ll admit that title was pure click bait… because if you have been paying attention then you shouldn’t be surprised.…
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…
Taking a Break Can Launch Your Career
I’m sure you’ve never heard anyone purport that not taking action in your career will help move you forward. I’m…
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…
Taking a Break Can Launch Your Career
I’m sure you’ve never heard anyone purport that not taking action in your career will help move you forward. I’m…
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,…
The Invisible Man and Domestic Violence on Screen
EDITOR’S NOTE: some minor spoilers below With the recent remake of The Invisible Man, writer/director Leigh Whannell presents modern take…
Bonita’s Fangirl Flick Picks: More Than A “Bond Girl”
I was first introduced to the spy who loved…well everyone…when I was five (I know, probably too young). But my…
