So, What Do You Want to Do?

by | May 8, 2008 | Film Business

“So, what are you going to do after you graduate?” is a question I’ve been hearing a lot more frequently. Sometimes it’s followed by, “New York or LA”? While the upcoming thesis cycle and finishing school seem to be the only things...

Keep the Pitches Off the Elevator

by | Jun 17, 2008 | Development, Marketing, Tips

Imagine this – you stop by a big studio, maybe to try to get a few minutes with an exec to pitch your next idea. As you get back on the elevator to leave (with the no scheduled meeting), the door opens to reveal the Head of the Studio already riding down....

Can I Get You Some Coffee, Mr. Gilmore?

by | Jun 27, 2008 | Career, Film Business

Geoffrey Gilmore is actually more of a tea drinker. While his name probably doesn’t sound very familiar (unless you’re thinking of Happy), Mr. Gilmore has had a hand in launching the careers and films of practically every famous independent film and...

Driving with Geoffrey Gilmore [Part 3 of 5]

by | Jul 4, 2008 | Career, Film School

This is part three of a five part adventure that involves driving Geoffrey Gilmore (the Director of the Sundance Film Festival) around Tallahassee, Diet Cokes, private jets, The Visitor, tea, a 4 am flight, and of course, coffee. Part one and Part two. Geoffrey, the...

How I Used My DVR to Set My Career Goals

by | Jul 8, 2008 | Career, Video Apps

With graduation looming closer and more people asking me what I want to do, I need to come up with a more concrete answer. Director or produce? Fiction or documentary? With the way the summer’s been going, I’m leaning towards producing. As for fiction and...