Notice to Directors – Tag, You’re It

The topic of directing in general is a little scary to most of us. There are reputations at stake and careers on the line. The flow of spirit, vision and creative collaboration that it takes to make a film can be intimidating. If  your momentum is stopped in some manner, the whole project becomes clouded [...]

Want To Get Into Film Production?

This is my 23rd year working in the film industry on over 40 film productions. Throughout that time I have never met a new film school graduate who has a clue about handling the most important aspect of ALL filmmaking – the MONEY! Honestly, and brutally, until recently I would rather have hired someone as [...]

MAKING IT in Film Production

Do you, or do you want to, work on film productions? If you want to expand in your career in film, this article will help you make it!
BECOMING A PRODUCER
Why aren’t there more Props Masters, Sound Mixers, Costume Supervisors, Key Grips, etc. becoming Line Producers, Producers-For-Hire or UPM’s? Why aren’t more crew reaching the level [...]

The Spirit Is Willing But the Money Is Weak

Recently I’ve been exposed to some First Nation’s (also referred to as American Natives, aboriginals, Metis) talent – writing, acting, music – and, it’s GOOD. The spirit is there in the culture, the music, the tradition. There’s just the familiar lament of – no investment money. No money to attract investors, no money from the [...]