Style Mirroring for Customization

I’m currently investigating a new tool that might make resume customization simpler and faster. Yes it is an AI tool…

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Finding work in an era of Runaway Production

History When I first started in the business in Los Angeles in 1994, people were grumbling about “runaway production”. Back…

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Grants as a Filmmaking Funding Strategy

The longer your film, the smaller the proportion of your budget is likely to come from grants. But even an…

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The New Year is coming

With the New Year, I expect a surge of new and resumed production as the production entities scramble to fulfil…

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What’s next in Recruiting and what it means to you.

LinkedIn has released its 2023 “Future of Recruiting” Report containing several predictions about hiring and recruitment in the next few…

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Resume formats you need

If you are working in production as a crew member or even a department head, you would be wise to…

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Interview – Prop and Weapons Master, Dutch Merrick

I am so delighted to present this awesome interview with Dutch Merrick, past president of IATSE Local 44, and Prop…

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Designer and Educator, Sarah Cogan – Interview and a special offer!

I’m so happy to interview my recent colleague, Sarah Cogan. Sarah is a multi-hyphenate creative – Production Designer, Costume Designer, world building expert, and film industry educator who is currently presenting three excellent online courses. Read to the end for an excellent discount code for you!

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Interview – Irene Phan – Senior Vice President of Global Finance and Operations, MBS

I have always said that entertainment is three-legged stool made from the intersection of art, technology, and business. Not every…

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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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