It’s the most wonderful time of the year—the time when, even though it’s the holidays, TBS will somehow still only be screening Hitch. But for the rest of us, it’s a chance to revisit classic holiday films that actually feel like Christmas magic. The holiday season is truly the best time to share these gems… Continue reading Top Holiday Movies To Watch This Season
Month: December 2024
Top 10 Interviews From 2024
We had the privilege of interviewing several wonderful and talented people in below-the-line roles in 2024. Here’s a look back at our top 10 ranking interviews for the year. Cynthia Hsiung Shares 6 Skills Every Showrunner Needs to Succeed A Day in the Life of Netflix Features Script Reader Phaedra Benford Multi-Award-Winning Writer and Director… Continue reading Top 10 Interviews From 2024
Top 10 Advice Articles From 2024
As we get ready to end the year with our holiday break, we took a moment to reflect back on some of our top-ranking advice articles for the year. 10 Tips for Amateur Producers How to Supplement Your Income in Times of Uncertainty Through Freelance and Temporary Corporate Jobs 6 Things to Remember When Making… Continue reading Top 10 Advice Articles From 2024
How to Stay Motivated Between Gigs
This year has been a bit of a rollercoaster for the film and TV industry. I know several coworkers, from PA and DP to producer, who have been struggling to find work. Many have been turning to other industries to fill in the gaps between gigs. The film and TV industry is full of ups… Continue reading How to Stay Motivated Between Gigs
4 Ways to Promote Yourself as a Crew Member Through Social Media
In another Staff Me Up blog, I mentioned the importance of personal branding and social media. But how can we effectively use these platforms to market ourselves and showcase our skills while connecting with others? It’s crucial to differentiate, because no one wants to have surface-level relationships with people who only reach out for selfish… Continue reading 4 Ways to Promote Yourself as a Crew Member Through Social Media
In Conversation with Chinese-Australian Filmmaker Lydia Rui
Few filmmaker’s origin stories start with a stint studying howler monkeys in Nicaragua, but Lydia Rui’s does. Such a story is just one of many that informs the Chinese-Australian writer and director’s voice as a filmmaker today. Now based in the UK, Rui grew up between Australia, mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore, before moving… Continue reading In Conversation with Chinese-Australian Filmmaker Lydia Rui
The American Film Market: A Hub for Film Acquisition and Development
The American Film Market (AFM) brings together film industry professionals from across the globe every November for networking, collaboration and deal-making. This year, the AFM made a big move from its previous home in Santa Monica to Las Vegas, Nevada, which had mixed reviews from many attendees. The AFM is still known for being one… Continue reading The American Film Market: A Hub for Film Acquisition and Development