What Does Indie Micro-Budget Development Look Like?
You do not need money or anyone’s permission to have your own indie development department…
Browsing: Resources and Favorite Things
Secrets from a Script Reader: 5 Script Elements that Increase the Budget
One of the great lessons I’ve learned as a script reader is what increases a…
Building a More Inclusive and Diverse Industry: 2019 “Women in View” On Screen Report
I was thrilled to get a chance to connect with Jill Golick, the Executive Director…
Filmmaking: Top 5 Things I Wish I Had Known When Making My First Project
Making your first project can feel really overwhelming–I know it was for me! I didn’t…
Indie Film Scheduling for Success
Scheduling a film is an art in itself. While creating a schedule on an indie…
The Industry Newbie: Pre-Production Part III – Casting
So far in the Industry Newbie series I have covered all the key pieces of…
Comic-Con 2019: A Guide for Aspiring TV Writers
It’s that time again – the complete San Diego Comic-Con 2019 schedule is finally out,…
My Favorite Podcasts
The podcast world is new for me. I had never had an opportunity to explore…
Making Your Script More Indie Friendly
I am often asked to give producing notes as a script is heading toward a…
Indie Filmmaking and Creating Ms. In The Biz on the 1 Broke Actress Podcast
Recently our founder Helenna Santos and fellow Ms. In The Biz contributor Alexandra Boylan were…
Coffee Chats: Your Guide to Making Informed Choices in the Voice Over Industry
My first professional voice-over gig was in the winter of 2004. It was also my…
Yes, Book a Trip and You’ll Get an Audition: Tips for Auditioning On the Go
I don’t know about you, but if I really want to get a great audition…
The Industry Newbie: Pre-Production Part II
In this installment of the Industry Newbie series, I’m going to continue talking about pre-production.…
The Art of Pitching
As your career grows and blossoms and doors begin to open in BIG ways, it’s…