Since I was a teen, I dreamed of walking behind the Hollywood sign. I wanted to see Hollywood with the word spelled backwards in front of me. My first trip to LA (when I was a teen), I saw the sign from Mulholland Drive, which as you may know, is on the hill next to […]
Spotlight Awards Inspiration
I was at the Spotlight Awards for Women in Film and TV last night. A unique award show where you pretty much know who’s going to win in each category before you show up… so really you’re attending to hear the acceptance speeches. The speeches were so genuine and from the heart. Some spontaneous, some […]
3 Things I Learned About Filmmaking from… My Grandmother
Life can teach you about filmmaking even when you’re not making films… here are 3 things I learned from my Grandmother… a unique fireball of a woman who knew nothing about the film industry: 1. If you can’t do it, keep trying My grandmother didn’t have much education – nor access to education. She was a single […]
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 […]