Is “set-life” for you? How to master being an asset on set.
Is “set-life” for you? How to master being an asset on set.
Walking onto a film set for the first time can be intimidating and overwhelming. Wires, lights, cameras. People everywhere. Places you should be. Places you shouldn’t. Times you need to be quiet, times you need to speak up. The film set is a place where everyone needs to know what they’re doing and where they’re going, and it’s a place…
Directing – How to get the best performance from your cast…and crew
Directing – How to get the best performance from your cast…and crew
As a director, one of your most important jobs is eliciting great performances from actors, and like playing the guitar, it is a skill that is developed and nurtured over time. You’ve heard the term “actor’s director” before, but what does it really mean? Why does it matter? And how can you become one?
Breaking Down the Casting Process – For Actors, Filmmakers and Producers
Breaking Down the Casting Process – For Actors, Filmmakers and Producers
Have you ever wondered what happens behind closed casting office doors, both before and after an audition? This is crucial information that helps you determine how you can best contribute to the overall casting puzzle. You need to understand project breakdowns, actor submissions, audition scheduling, and director callbacks. You will need insight as to why one actor may be selected…
How to write a winning Drama Pilot
How to write a winning Drama Pilot
We are living in the golden age of television. Each year the bar gets set higher and the marketplace for content becomes more competitive. With the rise of distributors like Hulu, Netflix, AMC, HBO Max, and Amazon Originals, Awesomeness TV, and the accolades of shows like P Valley, Pose, Lovecraft Country, Them, and Ozark, creators are constantly elevating their stories…
Comedy Writing for Television
Comedy Writing for Television
Who doesn’t love comedy? Wait…who doesn’t love to laugh? Exactly…the landscape of situational comedy has been a constant throughout the years even with the introduction of dramedies, new networks, new trends, and more. From MARTIN AND MARRIED WITH CHILDREN all the way to BLACKISH and THE GOOD GIRLS, there will always be a place for classic comedy moments, fresh ideas,…
Feature Screenwriting
Feature Screenwriting
Writing a great feature screenplay takes dedication, perseverance, and a whole lot of COFFEE...or tea if that’s your thing. No matter how great of an idea you have, how fantastic your characters are, or how mind-boggling your plot twist is, at the end of the day, none of it matters without a solid story structure...