Rough Cuts Review at The Cary Theater

Rough Cuts Review at The Cary Theater

Last night the new trailer for Good Thing screened at The Cary Theater as part of the Rough Cuts Review. If you’re unfamiliar with it, the Rough Cuts Review is an event organized and hosted by The Cary Theater. It’s a way for filmmakers to share their work...
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...