The Final Stretch
The good people at Bebee lights have decided to sponsor Crew Call at the studio level. That puts us at slightly over halfway to our goal! If you live in Los Angeles, you’ve seen Night Lights by Bebee, even if you didn’t know what they were called. They’re the massive lights mounted on trucks, used […]
You Can Help Bring Crew Call Back
The first season of Crew Call was pretty great. We got advice from producer Ryan Murphy, heard hilarious stories from prop master Jim Falkenstein, and learned how to get a job as a writer’s assistant from Stuart Friedel. If you want more below-the-line interviews, we can use your help. The first and most direct way, […]
Where Should the Next TAPArty Be?
So far, every TAPA networking event has been at places I like to hang out.{{1}} But I don’t want to repeat myself, so now I’m reaching out to you, dear reader, for advice. Where should the next TAPArty be? Is there a laid-back neighborhood bar you like? Or a cool tavern down the road? Maybe […]
Wrap Party Invitation
Marcus writes in: I was a day player on something recently and didn’t get invited to the wrap party. Do you think the primary reason might be because they didn’t feel like I was a part of the crew enough, or because I am under age? Someone that was also only on the project for […]
Crew Call Season 2
That’s right, Crew Call is coming back! What’s Crew Call, you ask? It’s just about the only place you’ll hear interviews with below-the-line crew. You know, the people who actually make the TV shows and movies you watch? You can hear the entire previous season on iTunes, or right here on the TAPA website. This year, […]
Big Announcement
When you work in production (and if you’re reading this blog, I assume you either do or want to), plans change all the time. As the saying goes, the reed bends with the wind, where the mighty oak breaks. Such was the case yesterday. We had planned for Crew Call producer Chris Henry to make […]
Some Paperwork Matters
If you’re wondering why I haven’t posted in a bit, it’s because I’ve been spending may days buried in binders. Which is unfortunate, because some cool things have happened. (More on that in a minute.) Mostly it feels like picking up diamonds on a deserted island, saving them in case we get rescued. The majority […]
Crew Call: The Below-the-Line Podcast
UPDATE! The Kickstarter campaign is back on! Here’s the new link. * * * I have officially launched the Kickstarter campaign for Crew Call: The Below-the-Line Podcast! And I couldn’t be more excited! Can’t you tell by all the exclamation points?! Crew Call is just about the only place you’ll hear interviews with below-the-line crew; […]
Due to a Technical Glitch, the Podcast Kickstarter Campaign Will Not Begin Today
This is both disappointing and annoying, but the video I created for the Kickstarter campaign is not as complete as I expected it to be by now. Don’t worry, though, the meetup at the Figueroa Hotel is still on, so you can help me drown my sorrows in booze.
The TAPA Podcast is Coming Soon
I wanted to remind all of you that the TAPA podcast will be coming very soon. I’m titling it Crew Call: The Below the Line Podcast. Because it’s not just for PAs; it’s for the whole crew. Often times, we know our jobs very well, but have very little understand of what other departments are […]
Coming Attractions
Last week’s PA support group was so successful, I’d like to make it a regular thing. I’m inclined to hold it at a different location every month, so if it’s not close to you this time, it might be next time. What do you think? Where should we go next? Also, I’ll probably be starting […]
Post-Graduate Degrees & Another Kickstarter Movie
Jaelin writes in: What is your opinion of the PhD in regards to Film, Cinema, Production, and the like? I know I do not need one for my personal career aspirations but I have always wanted one because one of my family members I look up to since childhood has one but I am frightened […]