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 trust, only to have them take the project totally off…
How to tell if you’ve found the right creative partner
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 break from art necessary, but the best thing you can…
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, taking a leap offaith and moving to LA, and now…
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 is incredibly skilled at capturing people as they truly are;…
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, a storyteller, and she’s worked in many mediums to get…
