Please watch Dawn Porter’s “Trapped”

Please watch Dawn Porter’s “Trapped”

Confession: I’ve been pretty ignorant about abortion for a long time. I knew what it meant. I knew it was a hot topic. I knew people felt strongly about it. But it wasn’t until Wendy Davis and her filibuster in Texas, followed by the “motorcycle...
Stop overthinking, start acting

Stop overthinking, start acting

For years and years, I was very lost. I knew film/entertainment was the life for me. I’d always loved it but wasn’t sure where to start, how to get in, or where to look for help. It seemed like a magical, far-off land where only a lucky few got in. Years...
Please watch Ava DuVernay’s “13TH”

Please watch Ava DuVernay’s “13TH”

It’s no secret. I’m a fan of Ava DuVernay. She’s crushing it. I’m watching her every move with love, admiration, and mad respect. So when the documentary she directed, 13TH, was released, I was eager to watch it. Here’s the trailer, in...
How does a documentary get funded?

How does a documentary get funded?

Funding can be one of the great mysteries of filmmaking. It’s a question I get alllllll the time, so I’m going to share a little bit here. In case you’re one of the many people wondering how we get things done. First of all, what I’m sharing is...

What is fiscal sponsorship?

I find myself explaining fiscal sponsorship a lot lately. So in case you’re wondering about it, this blog post is for you. What is fiscal sponsorship? PBS explains, “Fiscal sponsors are intermediates that allow documentary filmmakers to receive funding...