Filmmaking Grants Resources

Sayla U’ilani Whalen, one of two recipients of Women in Media’s Developing Filmmaker Fellowships, funded by a grant from the…

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How to find work as an absolute beginner

I get asked often by people brand new to the industry about how to get started. These folks can be…

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What you will find in the books.

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How to Choose a Better Title for Your Short Films

I’m going to cut right to the chase. Many of you choose lousy titles for your short films. These are…

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How to write about “Problem Solving” in your cover letter

“Problem solving” comes up a lot in job listings. When it does, it is useful to give some examples of…

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Do the research and make your application spectacular

If you want your resume and cover letter to grab attention and succeed in landing you an interview, and if…

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When you need people to work for free…

If you have read here for a while, you know that I discourage recent graduates from working for free on…

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Want your house to be filming location? Here are 10 cautionary tips for homeowners

As a production designer, I’ve worked in many locations in and around Los Angeles, including Griffith Park, the old LA…

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Divide your credits by media, not department

I always recommend dividing your resume credits up by type of project rather than department. That is how I write…

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My Holiday Gift to You

This is the last chance to get Work In Production Part One FREE for Kindle for at least several months.…

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