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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...
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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. ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Casting your Indie Film: Part 1- The List

tips Oct 07, 2021

For months now we have been in the phase of pitching both directors and talent for upcoming projects. A process that is both exciting and an exercise in patience and persistence. This is also a...

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4 Ways to Use Detailed Comps to Get Your Film Made

free videos tips Jul 23, 2021
 

In followup to last week's Happy Hour Guest Bruce Nash, Sara Elizabeth is sharing 4 ways the data from detailed comps can help guide your film to a path of success.

Check out The Numbers which...

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Whose advice and feedback are you listening to? 3 ways to sort through the noise and stay in your worth.

inspiration tips Jun 04, 2021

 

Brene Brown said something that really resonated with me as a filmmaker as I constantly navigate advice, naysayers, critics and "experts".

“A lot of cheap seats in the arena are filled...

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