Changes in Indie Film Distribution: A Conversation with Film Aggregator – BITMAX
I have produced over 10 film projects in my first 15 years in Hollywood and I terminated my first distribution…
#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…
#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…
Changes in Indie Film Distribution: A Conversation with Film Aggregator – BITMAX
I have produced over 10 film projects in my first 15 years in Hollywood and I terminated my first distribution…
Spotlight Interview with Sensitivity Reader, Alexandra Creswick
I first learned about the rather new and rarified job ‘Sensitivity Reader’ through producer and development exec, Alexandra Creswick. She…
New York vs Los Angeles: The Industry Showdown
For many years I have considered moving to NYC. I love the east coast. I have often been told, and…
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…
Spotlight Interview: Alayna Silverberg, Director – Vancouver, BC
I first met Alayna Silverberg at a screening in Vancouver, BC for a fantastic sci-fi/thriller she was an Associate Producer…
Let’s Talk About Back End Points
Yep, we’re actually gonna talk about this thing that no one is ever willing to talk about and if they…
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…
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Teresa Huang, TV Writer – Part 3 – Advice for Writers
I’m so excited to be back with the 3rd and final installment of my interview with writer Teresa Huang. If…
Navigate the Entertainment Industry and Be Your Own Personal GPS
Welcome back to Ms In The Biz and welcome to 2020! Have you written down your goals for the year?…
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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Training for the Budding Little Actor/Actress
Parenting a budding entertainer is a lot of work, but if you followed along in the last article you should…
Investing in People
As a business owner, you are constantly analyzing every aspect of your business. Constantly improving your business will only make…
Navigate the Entertainment Industry and Be Your Own Personal GPS
Welcome back to Ms In The Biz and welcome to 2020! Have you written down your goals for the year?…
People to Know in Portland: Koerner Camera Systems
Up in Portland, there are only a few places to rent cameras and really, only one camera house. That’s it.…
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…
People to Know in Portland: Koerner Camera Systems
Up in Portland, there are only a few places to rent cameras and really, only one camera house. That’s it.…
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…
Fresh Start – Update your Personal Business Plan
Well, here we are at the end of the year! To me this year went by in a blink. Someone…
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…
Fresh Start – Update your Personal Business Plan
Well, here we are at the end of the year! To me this year went by in a blink. Someone…
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,…
Bonita’s Fangirl Flick Picks — Unexpected Gems
2019 was chock-full of great films featuring strong women kicking butt and taking names. With millions of moviegoers flocking to…
Ms. at the Movies: Pairing Women & Wine with Females & Flicks: RBG
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