People You Should Know: Post Production in Portland
In my last article, I blabbed a lot about post-production and the golden rule of indie filmmaking that everyone should…
Actors: Getting Started in Voice Over
Back in college one of my fondest memories was working as a DJ at our FM station. It was called…
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…
Filmmakers, Know Your Audience
When I ask someone: “Who is your movie for?” and they respond, “Everyone!” Houston, we have a problem. I have…
People You Should Know: Post Production in Portland
In my last article, I blabbed a lot about post-production and the golden rule of indie filmmaking that everyone should…
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: Film Market Screenplays
Sundance. Cannes. TIFF. Everyone wants to get their film selected for these festivals, to attend, be seen, be heard, mingle…
Breastfeeding and the Biz: Lactating On Set, Basics for Everyone
This article is for women and men. Truly. Share this with men. Pumping or breastfeeding on set is absolutely federally…
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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Breastfeeding and the Biz: Lactating On Set, Basics for Everyone
This article is for women and men. Truly. Share this with men. Pumping or breastfeeding on set is absolutely federally…
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…
Depression, Divorce, Quitting the Business and a Solo Honeymoon
I recently went on a honeymoon by myself. Yes, you read that right. You see, when I got married my…
The Art of Pitching
As your career grows and blossoms and doors begin to open in BIG ways, it’s important to get your pitches…
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 Art of Pitching
As your career grows and blossoms and doors begin to open in BIG ways, it’s important to get your pitches…
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: What Is an Option and Purchase Agreement? When Do I Need One?
Chances are, if you have been in the business of making content, you have already heard of an “option-purchase agreement”…
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 an Option and Purchase Agreement? When Do I Need One?
Chances are, if you have been in the business of making content, you have already heard of an “option-purchase agreement”…
Budding Little Actor/Actress? Start Here.
Last month I wrote about getting started in Voice Over and I realized that I never covered the question that…
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: Beth Schwartz, Showrunner – Part 3, Getting Personal
Welcome back for the third and final segment of my interview with Arrow showrunner Beth Schwartz! (If you missed parts…
The Action Movie Glass Ceiling
In its opening weekend, Captain Marvel destroyed every sexist myth about women in Hollywood: that female fronted movies will not…
#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…
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…
