previz on my short film

i have 1 week left for the indiegogo campaign of my short film! please check it out – http://igg.me/p/103615?a=594484 in between producing duties like schedules, budgets, and contracts, i’ve been squeezing in some director prep. i’m using a program called frameforge which lets me create digital storyboards based on a digital version of my set. frameforge…

pitchfest notes – How to Get, Keep and Manage Your Agent or Manager, moderated by Chad Gervich

here are notes from the panel – “How to Get, Keep & Manage Your Agent or Manager” moderated by chad gervich. chad wrote a book called Small Screen, Big Picture that is required reading for those trying to break into television writing. difference between agent and manager? agent can legally procure employment. if you’re just trying to…

i have my cast!

i already knew tw leshner and was familiar with his work, so i was thrilled when i asked him to be in my movie and he agreed. it was such a relief to start preproduction knowing you have a solid actor! check out tw’s site: http://www.twleshner.com i still needed to find 2 actresses for the roles…

short film update – camera, crew, location, callbacks

i’m getting closer to making my movie, and there are only 2 weeks left for my indiegogo campaign! i have some cool perks including consultations, script reviews, and artwork, so please check it out and donate if you can. http://igg.me/p/103615?a=594484 CAMERA we’re shooting on the RED epic! a few movies shot on this camera: prometheus amazing…

notes from carole kirschner’s class – 5 secrets of a killer pitch

here are notes from “Five Secrets of a Killer Pitch” with Carole Kirschner, from the free GAPF class this past weekend. carole runs the cbs writers mentoring program, and wrote a book Hollywood Game Plan which i haven’t read but have heard good things about. the notes were taken by fellow writer beau henry, who won the…

notes from jen grisanti’s tv pilot class at the pitchfest

i went to pitchfest (GAPF) this weekend and attended some of their free classes. here are my notes from “Writing The TV Pilot Script” with Jen Grisanti. i haven’t read her book, but people said she basically went over what was in her book. jen thinks a logline should contain these elements: setup of who create…