Pitching to a Producer

Pitching to a Producer

by | May 10, 2012 | Film

People pitch ideas to me regularly. It can be a lot of fun. Here are a few tips on pitching to a producer, but feel free to add your own in the comments. Know What’s Important Ask yourself, “What’s important to this producer?” Then pitch an...

Documentary on Amendment One?

by | May 9, 2012 | Documentary

Is anyone making a documentary about North Carolina’s Amendment One? I have posed this question to a number of reliable sources, but haven’t heard any affirmative responses. I also posted on Facebook, “Is anyone making a documentary on this...
A Focus on Short Docs

A Focus on Short Docs

by | May 7, 2012 | Film

I’d like to hone my craft and become a better story-teller. To do that, I’d like to focus on short docs in the immediate future. I want short, seemingly straight-forward stories to tell in 20 minutes on-screen. I want to build a dedicated team at the...

KCRW’s The Treatment

by | Apr 30, 2012 | Film, Inspiration

A friend of mine, Andy Poe, has helped me a lot while making Abandoned Allies. I really enjoy his company, his friends at the BriteSpot Collaborative, and the many convos about making films. Andy also turned me on to KCRW’s The Treatment with Elvis Mitchell, a...

Packaging Design Inspiration: Plastic Curtain Rings

by | Apr 27, 2012 | Design

This little gem was found while cleaning out my grandmother’s house after she passed away in December. My father chastised me for keeping these little nothings. But as an artist and the daughter of an archaeologist, part of me just couldn’t part with it....

Triangle Filmmakers Social Announced

by | Apr 24, 2012 | Film

Details for the upcoming filmmakers social have been finalized! Register for the next Triangle Filmmakers Social now! On Tuesday, June 5th at 7pm, people living near the Triangle and interested in filmmaking are invited to gather at Fullsteam (@Fullsteam). Starting at...