FREE Virtual Industry Power Hours
NO FILM SCHOOL. NO TRUST FUND. NO PROBLEM.
The Power Hour
MONTHLY ON THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 4 PM PST/ 7 PM EST​
In response to these crazy times, we want to provide a space for community, inspiration and learning. It started as a one time Happy Hour in March 2020 to share community and hope in isolation weekly. It is now every month with guests from all facets of the industry sharing insight, wisdom and resources.
-Sara Elizabeth
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What Filmmakers are saying...
"Your happy hour guests have given me so much motivation and it’s great to be inspired again" -Victoria G.
"Thanks so much for everything you've done to keep us all engaged and enlightened while our outside world makes us mostly want to run and hide!" -Donna C.
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT INDUSTRY POWER HOUR!
Wednesday, February 25th, 4 PM PST/ 7 PM EST
The Art of the SIZZLE REEL: How to Sell your Film with a Sizzle
Editor, Director, Producer
Corey Frost
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Corey created a sizzle reel for our dystopian feature film that quickly generated major attention for both the project and our team. His ability to capture story, tone, and marketability in just a few minutes is exceptional—so we knew we had to bring his talent and insight to this Power Hour.
Join us as we break down how sizzle reels can elevate both narrative and documentary projects, what truly makes a sizzle reel work, the most common mistakes filmmakers make, and how to develop a sizzle that serves your film. Corey will also explore the powerful intersection of music, editing, marketing, and storytelling—packed into one compelling short piece.
Corey is a true master of the craft, and we can’t wait to share his expertise with you.
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Corey Frost is an Emmy nominated editor renowned for his work in both scripted and documentary work. With a focus on emotionally charged storytelling, Corey has edited diverse range of content, including short and feature-length and shows for top television networks/studios. Currently, he is co-editing and associate producing the acclaimed gender-bending documentary New Here, directed by Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Dan Sickles and produced by Oscar winner Shane Boris.
Corey's scripted feature Grace Point premiered at the 2023 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and is available on Tubi. His other credits include Netflix's Coach Snoop, Amazon Prime's All or Nothing: The Michigan Wolverines, and UFC's 25 Years in Short series, for which Corey received a Sports Emmy nomination in 2018. A Member of the American Cinema Editors and a full member of British Film Editors, Corey has also directed and produced various projects, including ESPN's Before They Were Cowboys, showcasing his versitility as a filmmaker and storyteller.Â
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Our Most Recent Power Hour Guest
Create Your DREAM Career by Leaning into Your Unique Superpowers
Writer, Actor, Filmmaker
Marco Calvani
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This month’s Power Hour guest is Marco Calvani, writer, actor, and filmmaker. You won't want to miss one moment of his inspiring career journey!Â
Marco Calvani is an award-winning Italian writer, actor, and filmmaker with a 20-year career in theater and film. His debut feature, High Tide, premiered at SXSW to critical acclaim (NY Times Critic’s Pick, IndieWire Top 25 of 2024, GLAAD-nominated) and stars Marco Pigossi, Marisa Tomei, and Bill Irwin. As an actor, he co-stars in Tina Fey’s Netflix series The Four Seasons, returning for season two in 2026.
Don’t miss this FREE Power Hour! Join us as Marco shares his journey to create his dream career by staying authentic and carving his own path to success in the industry. Recharge your creative spark and be inspired to step into your power to forge a unique path as a filmmaker.
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Marco Calvani is an Italian-born award-winning writer, actor and filmmaker. Over the course of his twenty-year career as a theatermaker, he has received commissions from the Phoenix Theatre of London, Kunsthaus Tacheles of Berlin, Théâtre de la Ville of Paris, Grec Fundaciò of Barcelone and La MaMaTheatre of New York, among others. His first feature film High Tide premiered at SXSW to critical acclaim (NY Times Critic’s Pick, Top 25 films of 2024 for IndieWire, GLAAD nomination for Best Feature Film) and features Brazilian star Marco Pigossi, Oscar-winner Marisa Tomei and Tony-winner Bill Irwin. It was theatrically released in the U.S. by Strand Releasing. As an actor, he co-stars in Tina Fey’s The Four Seasons (Netflix) playing opposite Oscar-nominees Steve Carell and Colman Domingo. The show will return for a second season in 2026. Upcoming projects include: a co-starring role in Kat Coiro’s You, Me & Tuscany (Universal Pictures) with Halle Bailey and Regé Jean-Page; and his sophomore feature film Capitana, a biopic he co-wrote with V (formerly Eve Ensler) inspired by the life and activism of German sea captain Pia Klemp.
