As a horror movie fanatic, each year I get excited at the prospect of watching what new horror movies will be released, and 2024 is already shaping up to be an amazing year for horror fans with an exceptional number of new and frightening stories. What makes this year extra exciting, however, is the large… Continue reading 6 Highly Anticipated Horror Films of 2024
Month: April 2024
April Wrap: Film Industry Insights
With April coming to a close, here are some of the highlights we saw across the industry from studios and streaming to box office and film festival updates. Paramount Global CEO Departure Variety reports that Bob Bakish, the CEO of Paramount Global, is stepping down from his position. Bakish’s departure comes amidst significant changes in… Continue reading April Wrap: Film Industry Insights
How Production Coordinators Help Translate Creative Vision Into Practical Execution
Film and television production takes a team of individuals with a wide array of talents in order to bring the creative vision to life, and production coordinators are given the responsibility of translating these creative visions through practical means and meticulous planning. The indispensable role of production coordinators serves as the linchpin between creative teams… Continue reading How Production Coordinators Help Translate Creative Vision Into Practical Execution
Behind the Scenes of Producing Unscripted Production Television
Unscripted television has taken over the TV marketplace with more streaming and broadcast options than ever before. Here are the behind-the-scenes, best-kept secrets of producing unscripted television. Casting Casting will make or break an unscripted project, so it is imperative that producers, the network and casting agree on the types of characters they need to… Continue reading Behind the Scenes of Producing Unscripted Production Television
Conversation on Career with Editor Danielle Boesenberg, President of the Australian Screen Editors’ Guild
Danielle Boesenberg is an award-winning film and TV editor living and working on Gadigal land (Sydney, Australia). Since going out on her own as a freelance editor in 2004, Boesenberg’s cuts have screened at the Berlin, Toronto, Tribeca, Palm Springs and Sydney festivals. She was elected president of the Australian Screen Editors’ (ASE) Guild in… Continue reading Conversation on Career with Editor Danielle Boesenberg, President of the Australian Screen Editors’ Guild
Hiring the Right Production Assistants: What Production Managers Should Look For and Ask
One of the key responsibilities of production managers is ensuring they crew an efficient production team, starting with production assistants. Hiring the right production assistants is critical to the success of a project. Here’s what production managers should look for and ask during the hiring process. Understanding the Role of a Production Assistant A production… Continue reading Hiring the Right Production Assistants: What Production Managers Should Look For and Ask
Benefits of Crewing Local Talent for Production
While Los Angeles and New York continue to be the primary entertainment hubs, productions are now looking for the advantages of other locations to benefit from incentives in various states. The model of hiring local crew, popularized by traveling reality shows, is being embraced by some. Hiring local crews has numerous benefits that are often… Continue reading Benefits of Crewing Local Talent for Production
10 Tips for Amateur Producers
Not all producers are film school graduates and even degreed individuals need to start somewhere. That means the film and television industry is full of DIY filmmakers and amateur producers, working to get their foot in the door or their ideas made. In light of serious issues arising on-set related to safety, it’s important that… Continue reading 10 Tips for Amateur Producers
5 Anticipated Comedies of 2024
One thing I look forward to every year is the new batch of comedy movies being released. True comedies seem to be a dying art form, so when looking at the movies released each year, I try to find films that are not afraid to lean all into comedy and give audiences something we so… Continue reading 5 Anticipated Comedies of 2024
How to Avoid Production Job Scams in the Entertainment Industry
The entertainment industry is constantly evolving, with new job opportunities arising every day. However, with the prevalence of online job boards, social media posts, and niche-specific groups online, job seekers are sometimes vulnerable to scams, particularly when jobs are more scarce than usual. Production job scams can seem enticing, preying on job seekers’ hopes by… Continue reading How to Avoid Production Job Scams in the Entertainment Industry