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Are you Having a Hard Time Getting Investors?
You might be thinking, "am I ever going to get an investor for my film," - right? It comes down to hooking them and demonstrating to them that you have their back and are doing all you can...
4 Ways to Hone Your Skills in Working with & Writing for Actors
We had such a great Power Hour with Actress/Producer Kym Jackson talking about working and directing actors with success. It was packed full of great tips and tricks!
In that spirit, Sara Elizabeth...
Advice From Our Working With & Directing Actors Power Hour
At our Power Hour, Kym Jackson (Actress, Producer, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide for Actors, Founder of The Secret Actor's Society) gave some parting words on bridging the gap between...
Inspiring Advice from Quantum Leap Executive Producer Deborah Pratt
Hear Deborah's advice in the clip above!
Members can rewatch this Power Hour by heading to their membership dashboard under the module entitled, "Power Hour Archive."
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Does Pitching Make You Nervous?
Sara Elizabeth shares how she overcame pitching nerves!
We understand the nerves and passion behind every indie filmmaker's journey. We've felt the electric thrill of a groundbreaking idea,...
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Sending a Query Letter
I have been receiving a ton of query letters lately from filmmakers. Some get read, and others don't. So what determines if I keep reading or respond? This question has prompted me to share...
9 Tips on Finding & Choosing Comps for your Pitch Deck
As many of you prepare for events like MIPCOM and AFM this fall, we've decided to dive into all things PITCH DECKS this week!
Are you struggling to find the right comps for your film? Here are 9...
How to Stand Out - Advice from a TV Executive
At our last Power Hour, Colleen gave some parting words for anyone wanting to succeed in the film industry. Watch the video above to hear it!
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Top 4 Screenwriting Mistakes You Should Never Make
I'm consulting on over a dozen scripts this month so I have been doing a LOT of reading!
As I do so, I'm reminded that every time I give script notes, I usually see the same mistakes repeated from...
From 'No' to 'Yes': The Ultimate Guide to Winning Over Film Investors
So, what do you do when you get the dreaded investor NO? Well, many filmmakers curl in a ball and question why they chose this crazy industry, indulge in a pint of ice cream or bottle of win,...
