Dirty Little Expectation Devils: Musings on “Failure” and Life in “the Biz”
I have these Dirty Little Expectation Devils sitting on my shoulder. They come and go…
Author Helenna Santos
Helenna Santos
Helenna Santos is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Ms. In The Biz. She is also an actor, writer and producer with Mighty Pharaoh Films and can often be found on panels at conventions such as San Diego Comic-Con, and has been interviewed by major press outlets including CNN. Her work as a contributing writer has been featured in MovieMaker Magazine, Backstage Magazine, and IndieWire. She has produced numerous award winning short films and digital series, and her latest projects the feature films “At Your Own Risk” and an “Untitled Sci-Fi/Horror” movie which she produced and stars in, both release in 2018.
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Indie Filmmaker Resources List: Fall 2016
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F**k “Perfect”
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