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Dinosaurs in the Airport

July 24, 2019 by Deb

Calgary Airport Baggage Claim

Have you ever been to the Calgary Airport? They have my all-time favourite baggage claim in the world: a display of dinosaurs completely tearing up luggage and their contents. Now, what do dinosaurs (and this exhibit) have to do with filmmaking? It’s a story about what the general public never see: Behind-the-scenes. In story, we […]

Filed Under: FILM, Life, What a Writer Needs to Know Tagged With: scriptwriting

The Oscars are Coming, the Oscars are Coming!

February 20, 2019 by Deb

Love movies, do ya? Well then ya gotta love the Oscars! In prep for the Academy Awards on Sunday, are you seeking out and watching the nominated films? Well, how about some different kind of prep this year to add depth to your Oscar experience this year…   1. Read the Oscar-nominated screenplays. You can […]

Filed Under: FILM, Fun, Industry News Tagged With: awards, free, scriptwriting

Up for a Mini-Seminar at DM Youth Expo (Sat. Feb. 9)?

February 4, 2019 by Deb

The Digital Media Academy (DMA) is holding its Digital Media Youth Expo again this February and I’m thrilled to participate again – this year at the MWP and Biz Books booth. More than 800 students and their families attend to learn about the numerous educational and employment opportunities available in the Digital Media and Film […]

Filed Under: About Deb Patz, FILM, INDUSTRY, Industry News, Skills Development Tagged With: career choices, pm101, writeshootedit

Inspiration at the Movies: Earth: One Amazing Day

April 17, 2018 by Deb

Deb at R2R Festival

This past weekend, I went to the closing night of the R2R Family Film Festival. It’s great to see family-friendly films from around the world on the big screen… but I digress. Sometimes in a movie there’s a line that really rings true and you know you’re going to remember it for, well, probably for […]

Filed Under: FILM, Inspiration Tagged With: career choices, perspectives, travel

Film Lighting: Is a Hallway Just a Hallway?

February 27, 2018 by Deb

So, you’re filming in a hallway. Kind of a dull location, isn’t it? Flat, painted colour. No photos or art on the walls. Thinking of just throwing up a light and getting on with it? Well… consider what time of day it is in the script. Might there be filtered light from a nearby window […]

Filed Under: FILM, Moviemaking Tips Tagged With: lighting

Are You A Filmie? What Do You See…

January 29, 2018 by Deb

  You’re a Film Buff if you see a movie light and a coffee. You’re a Film Buff Who’s Particular if you see a studio light and a Starbucks coffee. However… You’re a True Filmie if you see two Blondes. Cheers & a good shoot to you, Deb ——————– Deborah (Deb) Patz is the author […]

Filed Under: FILM, Fun Tagged With: film terms

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