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Building Trust and Credibility

articles tips Aug 16, 2022
Many filmmakers focus on the materials needed to present to investors but neglect a key factor in getting a YES from an investor.
 
Regardless of the materials you share, you must ultimately create ...
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What is Selling (and Not) In Today's Market

articles tips Jun 27, 2022
It is key as a creative to have a clear understanding of the market to best set your project up for success.  We continued our conversation at Cannes with Lise Romanoff at Vision Films and one area th...
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The 5 Key Takeaways from Cannes

articles tips Jun 14, 2022

Earlier this month we had the opportunity to attend the Cannes Film Festival and as always, what an incredible experience! We learned so much this year that we are excited to share with you. Take a lo...

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Cannes Conversations with a Sales Agent

articles tips Jun 13, 2022
  At Cannes, I had a chance to meet with Sales Agent Lise Romanoff of Vision Films, who represents our first film Lake Effects, and who I am in touch with often, since she still makes sales every quar...
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The Impact of Keeping it Simple

tips Mar 10, 2022

This is something anyone who has taken a class or workshop with me has heard a million times and especially when it comes to creating decks.

 

Keep it simple. The less words the better.  Give me bul...

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3 Solutions to Finding the Right Music...

free videos tips Feb 21, 2022
 

We don't normally post the recordings of our Industry Power Hours, but we have made an exception with Alex's approval as this was just too juicy. Give a listen to the hour we spent chatting with Alex ...

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4 FREE things every creative can do in the New Year for SUCCESS

tips Jan 25, 2022

I LOVE this time of year: setting both goals and healthy habits that will help set me up for greater success in the New Year.  Sometimes, a simple reset is all we need to clear all the things that no ...

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New Year, New Approach: Letting Go of Toxic Concepts - FEAR & HUSTLE

inspiration tips Jan 12, 2022

As we all enter the new year excited about resolutions, new healthy habits, and goals to get our dream projects finally made, it is also key to bring awareness to those things that are not serving us ...

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Casting your Indie Film: Part 3- The Materials & Email

tips Oct 24, 2021

I strongly suggest you review Part 1 & 2 in earlier blogs which will give you a foundation before jumping into the below.  Here we go into the materials you should have ready before pitching and reall...

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Casting your Indie Film: Part 2- Three Common Questions in Preparation

tips Oct 16, 2021

So in our last post we discussed your initial list and casting strategy.  Your next step is to prepare to go out to the talent. Please note: in an ideal world you would be working with a casting direc...

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