1. It’s All About Me As we grow up, we talk about the reader (or viewer) “identifying with the story” and “identifying with the hero”… basically we mean that the story has to be “all about me.” As reader (or viewer) I have to be the hero, and I take that journey. I don’t just […]
Ciné-surfer: Stella Pacific Management’s Resources Re: Child Labor Laws
Stella Management has a great summary California child labour laws and work hours for film sets here: http://stellapacificmanagement.com/?page_id=8 Though your production may not be based in California, for early planning purposes anywhere, this page gives you an excellent overview of what hours you can expect are reasonable for child performers. Of course as you near […]
Inspiration at the Movies: My Neighbor Totoro
“I’m not scared at all.” – Mei (My Neighbor Totoro, 1988) How young children (claim to) have no fear of the unknown! Especially when a big sister or brother challenges them to be fearful of something that they know a little more about. Mei’s declaration reminds me how much we learn to fear the unknown […]
5 Expensive Budgetary Items – I
Wow. It was hard to come up with a short list. Here are 5 of my “favourite” expensive expenses for starters… 1. Period script: Sure you know the costumes and hair are going to cost you, but as soon as you go outside, what about those cars or horses, and set dressing a time period that […]