SEARCHING Writer / Producer Sev Ohanian Talks About His Latest Film
About Sev Ohanian Sev Ohanian is a writer, producer, and recipient of the 2018 Sundance Institute / Amazon Studios Producers Award. His credits include Ryan Coogler’s Fruitvale Station and Clea DuVall’s The Intervention. His latest film, Searching, opens...
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...
CREWING UP: The 5 Qualities To Look For When Hiring Your Crew
Hiring your crew can be the most important decision you make as a producer. A dynamite team that is talented and motivated can elevate your material and make your job easy and fun. But bad attitudes are contagious. Taking on the wrong person, even in a minor role, can...
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
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...