My new book “Write! Shoot! Edit” is added to the collections at libraries all over the place. I’m thrilled that teens and young adults have the chance to borrow the book and try it out, making their first movies. Here’s a shout-out to just some of the libraries that I know already carry the book. […]
DIY Summer Camp: Write! Shoot! Edit!
Wow, there are a lot of fabulous summer camps out there: Knight camps, space camps, sailing camps, horse riding camps, and on and on… and of course camping camps. But you can’t attend camp every week of the summer, and at some point you age out of some of them too. So… what about a […]
Film Gifts Can Last A Lifetime
Christmas decorations are filling stores and websites. Catalogues of all types are arriving for perusing both typical and unusual gift ideas. How fun to see what’s been invented or written this year! The season of giving approaches. When it comes to the gifts we give, we want them to be both thoughtful and meaningful. Though […]
Ciné-Surfer: Career Intelligence & Networking
The season of parties approaches… be it a wrap parties, office parties or Christmas parties. Are you ready for all that networking? I’ve been ciné-surfing lately, and found some cool information on the Career-Intelligence.com site. It’s called the “smart women’s online career resource” but it’s certainly readable by any gender! Some of the latest items I’ve […]
Cher, Professionalism & Interviews
Cher was on a talk show and she totally inspired me by her industry professionalism. By comparison, the guest who came on before her was somewhat unprepared for the questions about to be asked, but he coasted along sufficiently, trying to answer as best he could and answer in an entertaining manner. Then Cher came […]
5 Tips for Handling Business Cards at an Industry Party
With festival season still upon us, I can’t help but think about all those industry parties and about meeting both old friends and making new contacts… and handling the inevitable business cards that come along. 1. Use Two Pockets – A blazer works well. Keep your cards in one pocket – the “out tray”, and […]
