Women’s Film Festivals

by | Nov 8, 2012 | Film

Raindance Film Festival organizers consistently publish great information online. I love following them on Twitter (@raindance). I find myself retweeting a lot of what they post because it’s helpful information. They recently posted a list of Top Women’s...

Producing with Passion

by | Nov 5, 2012 | Film, Inspiration, Learning, Producing

Here’s a book I wish I’d read five years ago: Producing With Passion. The authors outline ways to making producing and directing films slightly easier on yourself. It’s good stuff, written by Dorothy Fadiman and Tony Levelle. They mention some things...

Art of the Title

by | Nov 5, 2012 | Design, Film

Title sequences! They share and simultaneously withhold so much info about the movie you’re about to watch. I have grown to love them. While working with my friends on the Abandoned Allies title sequence, I did loads of research about opening credits. What...

Returning from LA

by | Nov 2, 2012 | Film, Travel

Earlier this week I returned from a few sunny days spent in LA with my friend Ashley Maria. It was a delightful trip full of good food, laughter, learning and conversations about filmmaking. I’m still processing the trip — we packed so much fun into such a...

November 2012 Film Events

by | Nov 1, 2012 | Film, NC Film, Socializing, TriFilm

It’s November 1st! Here are some film-related things happening in the state this month. Know of events happening this month that aren’t listed here? Feel free to add them in the comments section below. November 1st Full Frame’s Youth Screening:...

TriFilm at Trailblazer

by | Nov 1, 2012 | Film, NC Film, Socializing, TriFilm

It’s a pleasure to announce the next TriFilm event will be held at Trailblazer Studios in Raleigh, N.C., on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Mark your calendar and register online now. Mingle with filmmakers on the Trailblazer Studios sound stage while enjoying...