Use Your Words
We work in television. Being creative is how we make our living. Some of us are clever. Some are witty and some are even smart. Whatever combination you are, it’s...
Tell The Truth
Sometimes you make mistakes. Sometimes the mistake is so huge you feel certain this will be the one that will get you fired. Maybe even blacklisted from ever working in...
What’s a Cost Tracker?
Every good Line Producer knows the financial health or sickness of their production at all times. Knowing where you are financially helps you overcome the unpredictable. You know what I'm...
Screaming Won’t Save You
I’m convinced a secret closet exists in every production company from NY to Los Angeles. A closet that not only glows in the dark, but likely pulsates and magically replenishes...
Why Production Meetings
Before you shoot you must have a pre-production meeting before everyone scatters to wherever the heck they’re going. Yeah, I know, meetings, meetings, meetings. The constant yammerimg of people who...
A Budget is like Silly Putty
Silly Putty – a popular toy during the 50’s and 60’s. It was housed in a bright red plastic egg case, and could bounce, stretch, and take on various shapes. ...