May 8, 2018 | Instructional
Like any other profession, filmmaking has its own specialized lingo. Many of these terms you will only hear on set, but being familiar with them could be crucial to your success in this business. For instance, you might panic the first time you are asked to track down...
Apr 24, 2018 | Five For Filming
Shooting days tend to begin the same way, with everyone moving slowly, wiping the sleep out of their eyes, chatting at the crafty table, and savoring their morning coffee. But by hour twelve everyone is usually scrambling frantically, trying to squeeze in a few more...
Apr 10, 2018 | Five For Filming
We’ve talked before about the importance of receiving criticism with an open mind. But that’s easier said than done. Nobody enjoys having their work analyzed and picked apart. Yet it’s an essential tool in growing and becoming better at your craft. Not only will it...
Mar 27, 2018 | Interviews
In honor of Women’s History Month your friends at Lunacy will be posting content celebrating the contribution of women to the film industry. This week we catch up with Meta Valentic, who spoke to us recently about the challenges of indie filmmaking. She’s back this...
Feb 27, 2018 | Five For Filming
You’ve cast the perfect actor. They nailed the audition, they were great in rehearsals, and everything is going smoothly on set, and then… you accidentally say or do something that pisses them off. Suddenly they are pouting, questioning your judgement, or just less...
Feb 20, 2018 | Interviews
About Meta Valentic Meta Valentic has worked as an Assistant Director on films like Avatar and on television shows like Bones, Castle, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. She was nominated for two Directors Guild Awards for her work on Lost. Meta has also produced multiple...
