Indie Filmmaking 101: There’s No Formula in Filmmaking…Right?
I was having a conversation with a director friend the other day and we started…
Browsing: Resources and Favorite Things
Get It In Writing
My father was a very wise, caring, and pensive man. He always went above and…
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…
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…