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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Sending a Query Letter
I have been receiving a ton of query letters lately from filmmakers. Some get read, and others don't. So what determines if I keep reading or respond? This question has prompted me to share the 4 que...
9 Tips on Finding & Choosing Comps for your Pitch Deck
As many of you prepare for events like MIPCOM and AFM this fall, we've decided to dive into all things PITCH DECKS this week!
Are you struggling to find the right comps for your film? Here are 9 tips...
How to Stand Out - Advice from a TV Executive
At our last Power Hour, Colleen gave some parting words for anyone wanting to succeed in the film industry. Watch the video above to hear it!
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Top 4 Screenwriting Mistakes You Should Never Make
I'm consulting on over a dozen scripts this month so I have been doing a LOT of reading!
As I do so, I'm reminded that every time I give script notes, I usually see the same mistakes repeated from sc...
From 'No' to 'Yes': The Ultimate Guide to Winning Over Film Investors
So, what do you do when you get the dreaded investor NO? Well, many filmmakers curl in a ball and question why they chose this crazy industry, indulge in a pint of ice cream or bottle of win, threaten...
4 Questions To Ask Yourself As You Plan For A Productive 2023
First, what are your 3 main goals as a filmmaker for 2023? Set one mini goal (attainable), one larger goal (attainable but more entailed) and one that pertains to you as a filmmaker.
Then, 4 Question...
4 Lessons from 2022 to propel you into 2023 Success
Wow. What a year.
As we say goodbye to 2022 and welcome a frest new start in 2023, I always love to take the time to reflect on the year behind us and this year has left me in awe. I have been awed a...
Securities Laws: One of the Most Important Things you Need to Know about Raising Money
 Around the topic of Raising money and Finding Investors, one item that many filmmakers are not familiar with is SEC, and the securities laws they enforce. This is absolutely something that all filmma...
Why go to AFM?
We just finished up a class on working the markets and many were unclear IF they should go to AFM and WHY they should go. If you are contemplating the same things and considering going to AFM, we want...
Preparing For and Navigating Film Markets
A lot of filmmaking clients have been asking me about AFM and upcoming markets like MIPCOM and Reel Screen Summit as we step into Market Season. In preparation for AFM this year and our upcoming cours...
