Actors, Create Your Own Content Even If You Have No Idea Where To Begin
I have spent many a year as an actor in Los Angeles always doing what…
Browsing: Resources and Favorite Things
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,…
A Tool for your Career: Words of Power
Finding the specific driving forces behind your art can be a powerful tool for your…
Beg, Borrow, and Steal MFA in Filmmaking
NEW YORK – I made three short films within this last year. Three. I didn’t…
Filmmakers: First Things First!
You have a script. Maybe you’re about to start pitching it to some people with…
Producing in Portland: the #1 Rule, plus a few more
Can I say how excited I am to be a new contributor to Ms.…
Indie Filmmaker Resources List: Fall 2016
As an indie film producer I’m often asked what my favorite resources are for filmmakers.…
3 Books to Help You Act Like a Boss
The moment you start producing your own content, you automatically become the boss of your…
To Podcast or Not to Podcast
So you wanna do a podcast? Well it’s a bit more complicated than buying a…
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…
Back to School with Ms. in the Biz: A Resource Roundup for Indie Filmmakers
I just realized how soon my sons will be back in school. When summer winds…
Film Festivals – They’re Not Just for Padding Your Resume
At the beginning of June, I had the privilege of attending the Dances With Films…
The Basics of VR with Emily Cooper
Last month, I sat down with the talented VR production coordinator and director, Emily Cooper,…
Getting Life Handled: Part Three, The Wagon (You’ll See)
Imagine yourself looking down the road of life (stay with me). It’s bumpy and long…