How to Run a Production Meeting
Dax asks:
I’ve experienced several different production meetings. Two seem to be the most common.
The first AD reads through the script in scene order and then […]
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Am I Too Small?
Indy (a college student) writes in:
I’m currently in college, and I’m interested in working behind the scenes for film and television. I would love to […]
Cinematographer Joaquin Sedillo
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSSYou guys, Joaquin Sedillo shot Veronica Mars (the series, not the movie). Do […]
There’s Lazy, And Then There’s This
It’s been a while since I complained about ADs, so how’s about I do that right now?
We had a on yesterday. When the party […]
When I grow up I wanna be…
When you first start working in the film industry you realize that it is, well, big. I mean crazy small REALLY big. It employs a lot […]
Perfection
Following yesterday’s post, I had a few more thoughts on mistakes.
I used to be a personal assistant to a producer. He asked me if […]
Ridiculous Names
A throwaway joke in yesterday’s post prompted a few questions. Thankfully, Michael the Hollywood Juicer had answers, as usual.
Someday, I hope Mike does a […]
The Most Important Person on Set
I’ve complained about the camera department before, but just last week, an operator managed to reach below my already low expectations of civil behavior.
My set […]
Do Me a Favor
Hollywood is built on favors, but some people don’t seem to realize that.
I’m making a short film. Just about the only way to make a […]
Perspective
Yesterday’s post produced some interesting comments. Capn Cookie said that, while Bale’s outburst was uncalled for, the DP was still kind of a dick. Which […]