by SAGindie | May 23, 2022 | Education, Event Coverage, Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog
It takes time to hone and develop a director’s relationship with actors. It requires a sense of trust, an ability to make decisions quickly, and improvise when necessary. On May 3, 2022, The Gotham’s Expanding Communities program – in partnership with SAGindie... by Colin McCormack | May 17, 2022 | Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog, Interviews
Like many film school grads, CAREY WILLIAMS went from school (in his case, Florida State University) to Los Angeles to make his way, PA’ing on feature films and directing music videos until receiving industry recognition for his short films. His 2012 short... by SAGindie | Feb 28, 2022 | Filmmaker Resources, Indie News, indieBlog
Life is busy – you’re celebrating Black History Month and the Super Bowl, not to mention keeping tabs on a tragic global conflict. It can be tough to stay up-to-date on the latest film industry news, profiles, analysis, and advice. That’s why we’ve curated some... by Colin McCormack | Sep 23, 2021 | indieBlog, Miscellany
The film industry is mourning the loss of a cinematic rule-breaker who epitomized the indie spirit, MELVIN VAN PEEBLES, who passed away on September 21. Born in 1932 in Chicago, Van Peebles served nearly four years in the U.S. Air Force before he began making short... by Colin McCormack | May 17, 2021 | Filmmaker Resources, indieBlog, Interviews
“Write what you know” is an edict that has been passed down to aspiring screenwriters for decades. But even for writers taking inspiration from their own life, an outside perspective can take the project to the next level. That’s what happened when...