THE CINEMATIC DREAM STATE

THE CINEMATIC DREAM STATE

It’s no secret that your friends here at Lunacy Productions love Walter Murch. The Academy Award winning editor and sound  designer is responsible for some of our favorite movies, from The Conversation to The Talented Mr. Ripley. He literally wrote the book on...
NOTES ON NOTES: Framing Feedback For A Better Collaborative Process

NOTES ON NOTES: Framing Feedback For A Better Collaborative Process

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...
HITTING THE BOOKS: Lunacy’s Favorite Books On Filmmaking

HITTING THE BOOKS: Lunacy’s Favorite Books On Filmmaking

Life’s too short to finish a book you don’t like.   Here at Lunacy we always like keep this bit of wisdom in mind when starting a new book. As filmmakers we are always trying to expand our knowledge base, so we reached out to our industry colleagues for summer...
CLEAN LIVING: 5 Guidelines For Staying Healthy On Set

CLEAN LIVING: 5 Guidelines For Staying Healthy On Set

Shooting Day #10: You wake up and instantly realize something’s not right. Your head feels heavier than it did yesterday. Only one of your nostrils is operational. Your throat is sore. Crap. You’re sick. In a normal job, you’d take a sick day. But here’s the...