Filmmaking jobs can be competitive, and have been hit with a rash of strikes and other setbacks over the last few years. What many fail to realize until it’s too late, is that your reputation becomes your resume. Talent or technical skill will only get you so far, and many producers prefer reliability and ease… Continue reading The Unspoken Rules of Set: 8 Professional Habits That Land You More Gigs
Month: August 2025
Mastering The Art of The Pitch
“Pitch” can be one of the most intimidating words tossed around the media industry, and yet it’s how everything is accomplished. It’s obviously necessary for writers and producers, but even crew members have to apply to jobs, suggest designs or ask for things from superiors. While an ask can come across as a demand, a… Continue reading Mastering The Art of The Pitch
Level Up Your Filmmaking Skills With YouTube
With college tuition going up, and “To film school, or not to film school?” being the question for many years, YouTube has emerged as a resource for many who wish to gain or improve their skills. From writing to post-production, there is a wealth of knowledge—and opinions—to build a solid start from. Creators from all… Continue reading Level Up Your Filmmaking Skills With YouTube
Why Table Reads Are a Screenwriter’s Secret Weapon
The screenplay is the core of every film, and every working writer has likely heard the phrase “We’ve got notes.” Good writers accept feedback as an important part of the writing process and turn to writing groups or host table reads of their scripts. Some people may not realize that table reads can also be… Continue reading Why Table Reads Are a Screenwriter’s Secret Weapon
3 Automations to Future-Proof Your Media Career
The unscripted industry is in turmoil. Orders are paused, budgets slashed and uncertainty hangs over every inbox. But here’s the thing: when the dust settles, the landscape won’t look the same. The question is, will you? If you’re unemployed right now, this isn’t downtime — it’s your opportunity to get ahead. The shows that come… Continue reading 3 Automations to Future-Proof Your Media Career
Avoid These 5 Screenplay Competition Mistakes
As a screenwriter and producer, I’ve applied to my fair share of competitions, festivals and fellowships. Last year, I received a grant to host my first ever screenplay competition with cash prizes. Some of the issues I saw with submissions were similar to issues I see from filmmakers submitting to screenings, or crew members applying… Continue reading Avoid These 5 Screenplay Competition Mistakes
What to Know Before Filming in Another Country
One of my favorite perks of working in this industry is getting to travel. I’ve been all over the country, but never had the opportunity to travel outside the United States for work until recently. Filming in a different country can be a thrilling opportunity for any production. There are many reasons for choosing a… Continue reading What to Know Before Filming in Another Country
Break into Film & TV Without Moving to LA or NYC
Growing up, I always thought that to work in television and film, I had to be in Los Angeles or New York City. That idea left me feeling defeated because those are expensive and hard to live in cities, but as I learned more about the industry, that idea turned out to be more myth… Continue reading Break into Film & TV Without Moving to LA or NYC