We’ve all heard the horror stories. Screenwriters who collaborate on a script, only to have their co-writer steal the project and get all the credit. Producers who hire people they…
Taking a break from art: the importance of rest for creative souls
Are you considering taking a break from art, but you’re afraid of falling behind? Learn from my mistakes, and let me tell you why sometimes, not only is taking a…
Cutting trailers for HBO, practical tips, and personal projects; a conversation with filmmaker Michael Skanes
Michael Skanes has been making movies for a long time. “I’ve been doing film since highschool,” he tells me. His story is an inspiring one, from producing his own films,…
Creative entrepreneurship; a conversation with filmmaker and business owner Eugene Bennett
It was no surprise to me that Eugene Bennett got his start as a photographer. As I explored his website, it was obvious to me that he is someone who…
Making a movie in Unreal Engine: a conversation with filmmaker Michelle Iannantuono
Octopunk Media is the perfect name for Michelle Iannantuono’s production company. The image of the octopus–a highly intelligent, adaptable, and many-legged beast–captures the spirit perfectly. Michelle is, first and foremost,…
