ADAPT TO THE VIBE: Craig Johnson on Shot Lists and Directing Successful Actors
About Craig Johnson Craig Johnson is an award-winning writer-director, best known for 2014’s The Skeletons Twins, starring Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig. His latest project, Alex Strangelove, is a Netflix original movie available now. Lunacy’s own Stu Pollard...
KEEPING YOUR PRODUCTION SAFE DURING THE PANDEMIC
NOTE: Guidelines and restrictions may vary depending on your location. This article is meant for general precautions only. The nationwide lockdown of 2020 has left people hungrier than ever for entertainment, but with all the safety protocols and restrictions in...
TAX PREP FOR FREELANCE FILMMAKERS: What Are Deductions and How Do I Make the Most of Them?
DISCLAIMER: This article does not serve as legal advice. We highly recommend working with a tax advisor or certified public accountant (CPA) to best assess your personal situation. Another tax day has come and gone, and for many people it brought an unpleasant...
HAPPY ARBOR DAY! Lunacy Counts Down Our Favorite Trees
We at Lunacy love trees — so this Arbor Day we’re counting down our favorite talking trees in cinema history! HANGING TREE (The Nightmare Before Christmas) Type: Monster Strongest Asset: Singing Voice Biggest Weakness: Needlepoint, probably Quote: “Everybody scream!”...
FINDING CREW ONLINE: How to Hire Filmmakers Off the Internet
We’ve previously written on characteristics to look for when hiring your crew, but here we’ll elaborate on where you can find these crew members. In the world of indie filmmaking, hiring usually happens through word-of-mouth and referrals, but don’t overlook the power...