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Coffee & Content: Why Your Next Step Matters More Than the Perfect Step
November Write Club Week #2: Insights From The Stage 32 Matchmaker — What You Should Look For In A Collaborator!
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The Making of After All Part 3: The Actor’s Journey
Green Lights and Grey Areas: Expanding Creative Collaboration in Publishing
Making Our First No-Budget Feature: The Pure Vortex Production Chaos (Part 2)
How Modern Franchises Became Our New Religion
Coffee & Content: Opening Doors & Taking Control of Your Creative Path
Take This 30-Day October Challenge & Level-Up In Record Time!
Let’s face it, the creative process is daunting when asked to do it under a time constraint. And then to deliver it to someone else and wait for their response before moving forward? And how many times do we have to endure that before the final delivery!?! Holy WOW… being a professional creative is ROUGH! For all the ways that our industry is difficult, there are at least four things that can support each of us during the highs and lows of it all: Preparation Community …
July Filmmakers Club Week 5: When It All Slows Down, Don’t Give Up!
Have you ever heard of The Three-Legged Stool? It sounds like a children’s fable, doesn’t it? It’s more like an industry fable, and it’s just as invaluable as The Deathly Hallows. In fact, many have attributed it to their longevity in the industry. Allow me to tell you the wisdom behind the notion, and make of it what you will... It is said every professional creative should have three distinct ways to stay active in their career. The three legs are: what you wa…
The Undeniable Importance of Location Scouting!
Ever been to - or coordinated - a wedding? A special birthday party? Perhaps a charity event, musical concert, or film festival? More than likely, you have benefited from a wonderful person employing Location Scouting for a truly enjoyable experience. Or possibly been rudely introduced to the perils of poor Location Scouting when you couldn’t park, packed all the wrong things, and couldn’t find a clean bathroom. Preparing for a film shoot is not too dissimilar from any other…
The Stage 32 Writer's Room Community & The Power of Member-Run Events
Community. It's the foundation of Stage 32's success and longevity. Creatives and professionals showing up for each other in little ways over time so that we are all better for it; it's a beautiful thing. It is also the heart of the Stage 32 Writers' Room. Perhaps that's why I've been a member for almost six (6) years - and counting! Not heard of Stage 32's Writers' Room? It's designed to allow dedicated writers and multi-hyphenates to shorten their path to success through eleva…
Your 4 Guideposts for Spiraling Upward!
I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the very individual process a professional creative must go through in order to be present for their “tribe” or be strong enough to lead a team. Especially since doing the work for yourself, BY yourself is essential. It is the foundation of everything else we create. Consider for a moment when you visit a doctor. It is certainly their job to help analyze what ails you and suggest a plan to heal you, expecting them to do all of the work…
Kick The Tires Of Your Comedy
Check it before you wreck it? Naw, we kind of love things to be a wreck in comedy. In fact, to amp up the tension, we have to dive headfirst into the wreck! And believe me - in 2022 as my drama/thriller team and I pulled “mockumentary” as our genre for the L.A. 48-Hour Film Project, we were a WRECK. Seriously, we had even lined up a Steadicam operator to attempt an “epic oner,” which felt like an epic fail when we had to figure out - how the hell are we going…
Setting Intentions for the New Year: Creating My Mid-Life Peace (No Crisis Welcome!)
There’s a natural soul-searching during this time of year. Do I spend money on my loved ones, or is quality time more important? Have I been spending too much time investing in my work, or not enough? Am I living my best life NOW, or am I still in survival mode? Whether this reflection is brought up by family visits, relaxing vacations, or making plans for the new year, it all comes to a pinnacle as we shift away from celebrating holidays and into starting anew in January. As some…
November Write Club Week 1: Solo vs. Collaborative Writing - You Are Never Alone
As an extroverted introvert and a natural producer, I find I hate writing. Don’t take that the wrong way - when I’m in a groove, I actually adore the craft. Unfortunately, more often than not, in order to find that writing pace, I also have to be entirely alone. Well, me, my laptop, a good soundtrack, and a cuddly kitty on my lap. Perhaps a cup of tea and a blanket. See? Who sees the light of day when writing solo is so inviting?! My most productive writing sessions, however…
Don't Miss This Wednesday's Exclusive Writer's Room Webcast with Meg LeFauve!
There are so many choices in life that can really stump us. Living situation - East Coast or West Coast? City or Small Town? Furry companion - Cat or Dog? Or relent and go Fish or Turtle? Morning nutrients - Eggs & Veg or Hot Cereal & Fruit? Or slack off and keep it Coffee & Donuts or Tea & Biscuits? Creative Community - NO CONTEST! Joining the Stage 32 Writer's Room community to help me achieve my screenwriting & filmmaking goals has been the best decision of my pr…
The Benefits of Local Film Festivals
A client recently asked me about the value of submitting a short film to a local film festival. After my recent romp at the 20th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival here in Los Angeles, I had to dish on the deets! My not-so-short answer was the stuff of epic emails, and so, I figured best to expand on it as a blog! In fact, it's particularly timely because my epic proof-of-concept short film, "Sanctuary" (Instagram: @SanctuarytheShortFilm ) just announced its premiere at the 9th Annual Sili…
July Filmmakers Club Week 5: Staying Motivated Against All Odds
When It All Slows Down, Don’t Give Up Have you ever heard of The Three-Legged Stool? It sounds like a children’s fable, doesn’t it? It’s more like an industry fable, and it’s just as invaluable as The Deathly Hallows. In fact, many have attributed it to their longevity in the industry. Allow me to tell you the wisdom behind the notion, and make of it what you will... It is said every professional creative should have three distinct ways to stay active in t…
The Undeniable Importance of Location Scouting!
Ever been to - or coordinated - a wedding? A special birthday party? Perhaps a charity event, musical concert, or film festival? More than likely, you have benefited from some wonderful person employing Location Scouting for a truly enjoyable experience. Or possibly been rudely introduced to the perils of poor Location Scouting when you couldn’t park, packed all the wrong things, and couldn’t find a clean bathroom. Preparing for a film shoot is not too dissimilar from any ot…
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