Tiny Little Rooms
Before LA I had this vision of what audition rooms looked like. I had seen them occasionally on a movie or…
Tiny Little Rooms
Before LA I had this vision of what audition rooms looked like. I had seen them occasionally on a movie or…
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…
Yes, You Will Probably Fail with Your First Feature Film
I’ve recently had a difficult time watching an acquaintance go through what I like to call, “The Hollywood Filmmaking Master’s…
Tips for Producing and also Acting in Your Own Film
I started producing my own films so that I could give myself a role in the movie and create my…
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…
From Mediocre to Stellar: 4 Ways to Level Up Your Screenwriting
As a story analyst, aka script reader, I work freelance. That means I don’t work with just one company, but…
Your Anxiety is Not Your Creativity
About a year ago, after a period that was nothing short of an emotional perfect storm, I started taking prescribed…
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 and Filmmaking, How Do You Do It All?
When people find out I have had four kids in the last ten years and three features in the last…
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…
Your Anxiety is Not Your Creativity
About a year ago, after a period that was nothing short of an emotional perfect storm, I started taking prescribed…
What’s on Your Nightstand?
Recently in my zombie scrolling of Instagram during a late night breastfeeding session, I found myself watching a segment called…
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 Soundtrack
Soundtracks have been a healthy obsession of mine since I can remember. I used to carry a variety around with…
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…
Coffee Chats: Referrals and Relationships
There’s a phrase in the entertainment business that you’re probably familiar with, the ole, “It’s all about who you know…”…
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 a Non-Profit Organization, How Do I Start One, and What Is a “501(c)(3)” Entity?
A non-profit may be a tax-exempt organization (i.e. a business that has been granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue…
Coffee Chats: Referrals and Relationships
There’s a phrase in the entertainment business that you’re probably familiar with, the ole, “It’s all about who you know…”…
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,…
Writer’s Corner: Felicia Pride
Writer’s Corner is a place to get to know outstanding writers, talk about the craft of writing, career advice, share…
Eating Disorders, the Entertainment Industry, and the Body Diversity of Trees
California crushes it when it comes to unique tree shapes. Prior to moving to LA, I’d always thought Dr. Seuss…
#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…
Wanna Come with Me? The Importance of “the Invitation”
I have lived across the street from UCB in Franklin Village for a decade. I LOVE comedy. I watch every…
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…
Movie Review: Mary, Queen of Scots
**Warning: Mild Spoilers Ahead! For Mary, Queen of Scots coming soon to VOD** Mary, Queen of Scots is the latest…
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…
