Think you’re ready to manage a creative team and interact at the top level with studio directors and producers? This week Brent speaks with Jason Hall, PreViz Supervisor, about how to walk both sides of the line, manage unique personalities and still find your own creative outlets.
Locations can be actors in and of themselves and present an entirely different set of problems to deal with. This week Brent speaks with Welton Jones, Location Manager, to find out what his job is like and how he got his start.
Previsualization is a critical part of any production’s success. This week Brent speaks with Jahkeeli Garnett, Senior Previz Artist for all six seasons of Star Wars The Clone Wars, to learn how it’s used, what you can gain and what you need to know to become one.
Written by Brent Altomare
At some point, you have to spread your wings and fly. This week Brent speaks with three former interns to see what they’re doing now and if interning provided any real experience, other than how to quickly order at Starbucks, to help launch their careers.
There are many aspiring writers in L.A., but not many start their own company renting studio space and high-end, green-friendly production vehicles and support gear. This week Brent speaks with Wes Bailey, Founder and CEO of Sirreel Studio Rentals, to find out how life can sometimes have its own plan for you.
No mean feat to risk an established career on one side of the country to test your skills and resolve in the big leagues. This week Brent speaks to David Litz, Director of Photography, for advice on how to transfer your career to a different city.
Written by Brent Altomare
Child actors have special rules that need to be followed. Top among them is having a studio teacher on set. This week Brent speaks with Rosemarie Anthony, a veteran studio teacher, to find out just what her job entails. Here’s a hint—It’s a lot more than teaching.
Written by Brent Altomare
At least the crew knows what’s for lunch. This week Brent speaks with Cindy Epstein, Food Stylist, to find out why that burger on TV looks so much better than what you unwrap.
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There’s more to a film festival than just the films. This week Brent continues his discussion with Lee Ann Kim and Brian Hu from PAC-ARTS.org and looks at the business side, from both the director’s and festival’s viewpoint.
Written by Brent Altomare
What does it actually take to get accepted to a film festival? This week Brent speaks with Lee Ann Kim and Brian Hu from PAC-ARTS.org to find out what they look for in submissions and provide us with advice on how to get your work accepted to a festival.
Written by Brent Altomare