We each take many paths in life and learn from all that’s around us. Learn something on one area of life and cross over to another. Here are three nuggets that crossover for me between Highland Dance competitions and filmmaking: 1. “Dance Beautifully” Does Not Necessarily Mean “Dance Standard” The closer you dance in a […]
The Painful Second Chance
Fill-in the blanks cast contracts, really? Fill-in the blanks? It’s an elementary school activity. What could be easier? The Assistant Coordinator (APC) asked to take on the task of preparing and coordinating the cast contracts. The production office was busy. The Coordinator (PC) was busy. It was time to learn how to do more and […]
Popcorn Movie Seat
I went to a 1:30pm movie. First screening of the day in that theatre. Bought the popcorn and was first into the room. I had every seat to choose from. Great! I went for middle-middle. Yeah. Best seat in the house. As I went to sit down, my purse slipped off my shoulder and landed […]
3 Things I Learned About Filmmaking from… Horseback Riding
Life can teach you about filmmaking even when you’re not making films… here are 3 things I learned from horseback riding: 1. Get back on when you fall It’s not “if” you fall, but rather “when”. As with horseriding, a career in the film industry is full of ups and downs. Keep trying. Especially try to learn from […]