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Cut It Out!
I’ve done it, you’ve done it, everyone’s done it: as you watch a movie or TV show you find yourself screaming “not that again!” or “he wouldn’t do that!” or “that makes no sense!” So now I’m going to list my pet peeves – those things I just can’t stand seeing over and over again in shows or movies. Or those things that just leap out as contrivances that just don’t work. I also reached out to colleagues i…
Setiquette - 16 Tips On How To Behave On A Film Set
In my career on various TV news and interview shows, I’ve visited more than 5,000 sets – movie, TV and web series. This is my advice for when you visit a set. I was there primarily as a journalist to interview the filmmakers and cast, but I think it applies to anyone who might find themselves on the set of someone else’s production. 1. THEIR PRODUCTION IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANYTHING ELSE This means that you shouldn’t interfere in any way with their shoo…
Part II: Welcome To Hollywood: Talking the Talk - Tips on Celebrity Interviews
Last time, I gave you important introductory pointers on how to conduct interviews. Most importantly, I talked about researching your subjects, holding a conversation and not an interrogation, keeping eye contact and making your interviewees feel comfortable. Here are a few more tips that have helped me over the years. PUBLICISTS CAN BE YOUR FRIENDS You’ll run into several kinds of publicists if you’re interviewing celebrities. First, there will be the studio, network or se…
Part I: Welcome To Hollywood: Talking the Talk - Tips On Celebrity Interviews,
Today I welcome back regular Stage 32 Blog contributor, Dennis Coleman. Dennis is a writer, producer and director with decades of experience in broadcast television and feature films. Having conducted over 10,000 celebrity interviews in his career, I think it's safe to say that Dennis knows a thing or two about the interview process. Whether you're conducting an interview for a documentary, research, a host or for other film related endeavors, you won't find better tips than those below.…
Welcome to Hollywood: Getting a Gig
Today I welcome back regular Stage 32 Blog contributor, Dennis Coleman. Dennis is a writer, producer and director with decades of experience in broadcast television and feature films. If you missed my announcement welcoming Dennis to the Stage 32 family, you can read about it here Enjoy! RB
Welcome to Hollywood by Dennis Coleman
Today I welcome industry veteran Dennis Coleman, a writer, producer and director with decades of experience in broadcast television and feature films. Dennis will be taking you through his years of experience interviewing some of the most well know celebrities, working in non-fiction and reality and his journey as a screenwriter. I'm happy to announce that Dennis will be a regular contributor to the Stage 32 Blog. I thank Dennis for his initial contribution to the blog and look forward …
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