What a fantastic time to be alive and witness the revolutionary transformation of a multi-billion dollar industry that has an impressive track record of shaping generations through the art of storytelling. There couldn’t be a more perfect time to be in the industry, most especially for women aspiring to be filmmakers, writers, and actors.
If there’s any kind of magic that exists in the world, filmmaking is undoubtedly one of the first thing that comes to mind. And some of the industry's best have pulled off truly mind-blowing feats by shrinking things down.
The ongoing Hollywood Writers’ strike has many wondering what the fuss is all about, but there's been a long history of our greatest storytellers fighting for their rightful share. Let's take a look.
Georgia-based movie producer and CEO, Autumn Bailey-Ford, takes us into the shoes of a successful producer and shares her insights into the production side of filmmaking, its challenges, and breaking through in the industry.
We sat down with series regular and rising actor, Skylar Gray, to give us an inside scoop on Season 2 of Paramount+'s 'Evil' series, her character, acting career, and hopes for the future.
This year, as with every other year, there's a big controversy about the Oscar nominations, and it mostly centers on the Best Actress category.
Until you make a name for yourself in Hollywood, the best defense and most beneficial thing you can do for your early career is to invest in an entertainment lawyer.
Social Impact Entertainment (SIE) has been the talk of the town lately, thanks in large part to industry leaders like Teri Schwartz and Jeff Skoll. And that's a very good thing.
We interviewed Troy Takaki, one of the leading editors in Hollywood about the world of post-production. He's worked on big projects like 'Hitch,' 'You,' 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid,' and much more.
This year’s usual Oscars reaction followed another, more old-school right-wing freakout over entertainment. When the Parkland high school massacre led to more of an anti-gun cultural groundswell than such tragedies typically have, those on the other side of the issue turned to a typical alternate scapegoat: Hollywood, and video games.
The Oscars are fast approaching, and as is customary, everyone is making their predictions. Most of the debate is centered around which film will take home Best Picture, but this year has a different feel about it. While The Academy has polarized critical opinion over time, it has also admirably adapted to be more inclusive to films that speak to the cultural issues of our times.
If you’re a filmmaker, writer, director, producer, or creative who is having a hard time finding your "artistic voice", we have some tips to help you get started.
Kirk Douglas was well-known for his many iconic roles in movies such as 'Sparatacus' and lesser-known for his pivotal role in helping to end the Cold War era Hollywood blacklist.
MoviePass is mostly remembered as a business idea that was too good to be true, but now there’s word that they were up to much worse things than merely running a business that failed.
Oftentimes we overlook the significance of film post-production, but let’s dive into the "invisible art" and understand how its fundamentals play a vital role in completing the big picture.
Back in 2016, the co-founder of Napster touted a new service that would bring first-run movies to peoples' homes with the backing of some of the biggest names in Hollywood. But then, nothing happened... until now.
This article is about those teachers that have stood out, that have challenged the norm, and made us question the basics and what we deem as fundamental. Highlighting what I think to be the most insightful tips on the craft of Screenwriting, I will list just a few, and hope that it will enlighten those who have reached a wall in their script or feel they need to make the hero/ heroine’s goal a little more challenging/relatable.
Development hell is an industry jargon commonly used by key players to depict the extensive process of shaping a material or script into its best possible form before it gets the coveted green light for production.
The veteran actor Neal McDonough isn't typically part of viral news stories, but that's exactly what happened when an interview began re-circulating about how he was "blacklisted."
Making a name for yourself is no longer limited to making it big in Hollywood, but rather utilizing social media to share your talent and make a living from the comfort of your home.
With the increasing debate between film traditionalists and streaming services, and with the recent news that Netflix has pulled their films from Cannes, it's time to delve into what's at the heart of the issue.
Through proper representation, cultural diversity, and equality, Hollywood could make wonders and unravel new ways to elevate the craft of storytelling that entices our imagination, speaks the truth, and brilliantly captures the beauty and struggles of humanity without compromising its structural integrity.
Hollywood studios and writers have now reached a tentative agreement, but how can AI truly be compatible with the role of screenwriters.
Having a great idea or story is rarely enough in Hollywood. Let’s take a look at some of the effective ways to pitch your story ideas to investors, buyers, and producers.