Championing Men Who Champion Women
In a time where “#MeToo” and “#TimesUp” are revolutionizing an industry known to exclude women, harass them, degrade them, portray…
#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…
How to Use Your Production Skills to Produce Your Own Wedding
On April 15, 2018 the greatest weight was lifted off of my shoulders. No, not tax day… That was…
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…
Indie Filmmaking 101: There’s No Formula in Filmmaking…Right?
I was having a conversation with a director friend the other day and we started talking about art vs. business…
Casting Your Project: Making an Actor an Offer vs Auditioning Them for the Role
“I want to be done auditioning and just get cast.” We all want to get there, but that’s not necessarily…
Yes, Hollywood, We Do Exist: Thoughts From A Woman Cinematographer
A few months ago, I was getting together with some friends—open-minded young-and-passionate indie filmmaker types—for a happy hour hangout. I…
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…
Indie Filmmaking 101: There’s No Formula in Filmmaking…Right?
I was having a conversation with a director friend the other day and we started talking about art vs. business…
Coffee Chats: What Does a Producer Do?
The word producer gets tossed around a lot in the film industry. Often synonymous with the “person or persons who…
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…
Comic Con 2018: A Guide for Aspiring TV Writers
It is that time of year again! If you are involved in the entertainment industry in any capacity, chances are…
How to Cure Chronic Busyness
This one goes out to all the busy ones, with love. I once had a browser tab open on my…
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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Confusing Content: When Your Kids See You on TV
“That’s Daddy on TV! He’s being funny. He’s dancing silly. …Why is he doing that?” So, it is officially time…
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…
How to Cure Chronic Busyness
This one goes out to all the busy ones, with love. I once had a browser tab open on my…
Indie Filmmaking 101: There’s No Formula in Filmmaking…Right?
I was having a conversation with a director friend the other day and we started talking about art vs. business…
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…
Indie Filmmaking 101: There’s No Formula in Filmmaking…Right?
I was having a conversation with a director friend the other day and we started talking about art vs. business…
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…
Comic Con 2018: A Guide for Aspiring TV Writers
It is that time of year again! If you are involved in the entertainment industry in any capacity, chances are…
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…
Comic Con 2018: A Guide for Aspiring TV Writers
It is that time of year again! If you are involved in the entertainment industry in any capacity, chances are…
Dirty Little Expectation Devils
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,…
Spotlight Interview: Founder of Connect Film Festival, Lindsey Lune Ricker
Connect Film Festival has grown into an international phenomenon with multiple screening locations— its current home base of Los Angeles and…
Review: Liminal Space Players’ The Tempest
LOS ANGELES – Tucked away in a complex of storage units in Glendale was one of the most creative pieces…
Ms. at the Movies: Pairing Women & Wine with Females & Flicks – Lady Bird
“I FOUND WHEN IT HAPPENED THAT I REALLY LIKED DRY HUMPING MORE.” – Saoirse Ronan as Christine ‘Lady Bird’ McPherson…
