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What Are Literary Managers Looking For?
We had the pleasure a couple weeks ago of having film manager Kevin Nicklaus join us for our January Power Hour. He talked to us about adapting IP for screen (his expertise) as well as the process of ...
Struggling with Writer's Block? Here's How to Beat it!
As writers and creatives, we always approach our creative process with the best of intentions. Our prerogative is to explore the inner depths of our creativity to the point where those many facets of ...
Ready to Reset for 2025? Sara Elizabeth Shares Her Tips for Starting the New Year Strong
The holidays are over, and Sara Elizabeth is diving into her favorite part of the season—gearing up for an incredible new year!
In this video, she shares how she’s reflecting on the past year, settin...
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 to minimize...
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 s...
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 actors ...
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, the burni...
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 the 4 que...
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 tips...
