THE MOVING MASTER: Shooting Coverage With Efficiency and Style

THE MOVING MASTER: Shooting Coverage With Efficiency and Style

Oct 8, 2019 | Instructional

Wide establishing shot… Medium two-shot… OTS single… Reverse… Reverse… Reverse… Punch in for a dramatic close-up…  Sound familiar? It’s how most film and television scenes are shot and edited. Sure, it’s a little boring, but it works. And if you have talented actors...
WRITE AND WRONG: 5 Screenwriting Mistakes to Avoid

WRITE AND WRONG: 5 Screenwriting Mistakes to Avoid

Nov 13, 2018 | Video

Everything’s under control… Hey, gang! Here at Lunacy Productions, we’re always on the lookout for new, undiscovered talent. Part of that process is reading tons of unproduced screenplays. Sometimes they’re great, other times they still need...
NOTES ON NOTES: Framing Feedback For A Better Collaborative Process

NOTES ON NOTES: Framing Feedback For A Better Collaborative Process

Jul 31, 2018 | Essay

The notes process can be difficult. And while much has been written about receiving notes, it’s also important to learn the skill of giving feedback. After all, it’s a two-way street. The first step in givings notes is to put yourself in the shoes of the writer who’s...
THE BIG TIME: 5 Tips For Hollywood Success

THE BIG TIME: 5 Tips For Hollywood Success

Jun 26, 2018 | Five For Filming

Have you been dreaming of a career in film and television? Well, I’ve got good news for you: Lunacy Productions (and every other production company, agency, studio, and ancillary business in Los Angeles) is full of people who had that same dream and are making it a...