When You Have Private Info on Public People
How to deal with cast lists.
Everyone’s Passionate
Telling potential employers that you’re “passionate” is not unique and special way to sell yourself.
That Time I Almost Got Arrested for Being a PA
We do some weird, suspicious things in this business.
Pick Ups and Drops Offs
How to deal with the prop house.
Fake It WHILE You Make It
An old gaffer’s trick for learning on the job, and getting paid for it, too!
What’s in a Nickname?
Is “scripty” demeaning? How about “crafty”? Or “extras”?
Wanna Watch a Movie?
I asked my readers, What’s your favorite movie released before you were born? Find out if yours made the list!
Smile! You’re Behind the Camera!
“You should smile more” is a rude thing to say. It’s also true.
The Title is the Job Description
Some advice for your resume.
How to Run a Production Office
Watch the latest Call Sheet interview with UPM Jennifer A. Haire and UPM Gilana Lobel
Book Reports
Two great books everyone should read: Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino and Keys to the Production Office by Gilana Lobel and Jennifer A. Haire.
What Can (Or Should) You Put Up With?
Avoiding crappy directors isn’t as easy as you’d hope.