TriFilm at Trailblazer

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...

Body Language

This year I got a little obsessed with body language after discovering the show “Lie to Me” on Netflix. Such a great show! In the midst of getting hooked on the show, I discovered the book “What Every Body is Saying” by Joe Navarro. The show...

Dinner With Famous Folks

If you could have dinner party with seven famous folks who would you invite? I’ve been thinking about my invite list and it goes something like this: Tina Fey Tom Hanks Jay-Z Cesar Millan Steve Martin Justin Timberlake Steven Spielberg That’s who is on my...

Thoughts on Constructive Criticism

Confession: I have really high expectations sometimes. It causes trouble. Think of me like a foodie — except it’s not a meal that I over-criticize. I’m hard-wired to look for improvements in planning, process, execution, etc. In filmmaking,...

KNOW by Still Motion

Yesterday I attended the KNOW workshop by stillmotion. I felt like the experience was wonderful. It’s easy to see how much effort has gone into their educational tour, DVDs, and book. They do a great job as storytellers and trainers. They also seek out honest...

NC Film Tax Incentives

The film and television scene in North Carolina is heating up again. Productions like “Homeland,” “Caged Heat” (aka “Iron Man 3”), “Revolution,” “Safe Haven,” and “We’re the Millers” have...