4 Lessons to Learn from Major Film Producers
A producer is the person most involved in any given project, all the way from pre-production to post-production, whether it’s a film, new media, or television show. The duties of…
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May 19, 2017 | Industry Trends
May 12, 2017 | Industry Trends
Pilot Season 2017 Part 2: Here’s What’s Coming Your Way
Pilot season is a secret peek into TV’s future, when broadcast network execs decide which pilots go to series and which get scrapped. That trend may be changing with Amazon…
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April 21, 2017 | Industry Trends
10 Great Pieces of Advice for Beginner Producers from Filmmaking Veterans
Low budget to blockbuster, getting a film produced is a huge endeavor. As PTA says, “It’s a miracle every time a film gets made.” Whether you are a self producer…
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April 14, 2017 | Q&As
A Q&A With NYC- based Independent Producer Jane Applegate
There’s more than one way to break into the film industry. We’re curious about how other people are making it work, and eager to gain insight and inspiration from interesting…
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April 7, 2017 | Producing
A Q&A With NYFA Producing Alumna Yuxiao Wang
New York Film Academy Alumna Yuxiao Wang had a long road to get to NYFA. After three countries, two degrees, and a ton of work, she’s well on her way to…
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February 21, 2017 | Industry Trends
The Biggest Writers Guild of America Award Winners
February is an exciting time to be a fan of film and television. The BAFTAs arrive early in the month to honor the top British and international contributions to the…
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January 25, 2017 | Industry Trends
4 Films That Won Both The PGA and The Oscar
It’s mid-January and the award-season excitement is palpable. Which is exactly why you must tune in to your television on Saturday Jan. 28 to watch the Producers Guild of America…
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October 8, 2016 | Industry Trends
5 Brilliant Screenplays That Were Rejected … Repeatedly
In an industry dominated with rejection, sometimes a single “yes” is all it takes to change the face of cinema forever. Here are five truly groundbreaking movies that, for some studios,…
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October 5, 2015 | How To's
How To Option The Film Rights For A Book
Spotted a great book which hasn’t been made into a film yet, but really needs to be? Are you the filmmaker or producer for the job who can adapt it…
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