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There are many people who have dreams of becoming professional producers or directors, but we would bet that not many of them actually know what it takes to succeed in filmmaking. That's why we've reached out to professional filmmaker Sharan Gupta to learn all about the realities of a career in filmmaking. Gupta has directed…
Born and raised in Peru, Luciana Salinas is a freelance Director of Photography and Camera Assistant currently based in Chicago. Salinas has worked on features, shorts, commercials, music videos, and even live events. Just some of the brands and organizations she's worked with previously include Conde Nast, Nike, Pitchfork, White Claw, Second City, Facebook, and…
It's a weird time for internet content and the people creating that content. On the one hand, this content can be extremely valuable, and creators who have earned especially large audiences can grab the attention of brands, advertisers, and even entertainment industry professionals. That last bit is great news for creators, because in years past,…
Actor and singer-songwriter Leah Khambata just might be one of the hardest working performers active today. She has way too many credits for us to list them all here, so feel free to check out her official website for more details, but we would like to mention some of her career highlights, by way of…
Picture this: your new movie or series has hit it big in the US, breaking various records in the process. Great news, right? Well, yes it is, at least for the US market. But these days, no major studio or production company can disregard markets and audiences outside the US. In fact, the biggest players…
There has always been a need for businesses to adapt to changing circumstances, but that need has never been more vital than it is right now. The pandemic played a large role in bringing about a new era in business. For one, customers and clients expect organizations to be able to deliver on their promises…
Personal Trainer Amrisha Kudhail has a unique perspective on athletics training and injury prevention since she started out as a dancer. After earning a degree in dance, Kudhail made the switch to personal training, and from there she made inroads to athletics training, working with the Manchester Giants basketball team. It may seem like dance…
There was a time not that long ago when "indie" was still a relatively unknown term. Back then, independent filmmaking certainly existed, but it wasn't exactly part of the mainstream. Only film buffs and those regularly attending film festivals were well-acquainted with this kind of work. These days, independent filmmaking, or indie filmmaking, is bigger…
The music industry is a notoriously tough business, but the cream of the crop rises to the top, and for producers, successful tracks with big artists can lead to lots more work down the road. Music producer and songwriter Sebastian Torres has already worked with some massive industry names like Naïka, Riela, and Lita, and…
Back in March of 2020, which almost feels like another lifetime ago, in-person events dried up immediately, thanks to the arrival of Covid. For performers who make their living on the stage, this was terrible news. Going from multiple shows per month to zero shows became, sadly, the new normal. But live shows are back…
Los Angeles has a fascinating history when it comes to urban planning and land use. Dramatizations such as the legendary film Chinatown have covered the complex process of re-routing water to the city to serve a rapidly growing population. A once-robust light rail transit system all but disappeared as roadways and freeways came to dominate…
This probably doesn't apply to any of our readers, but if you got your entertainment solely from TV, it would be easy to believe that the media consumption landscape hadn't really changed all that much. After all, broadcast television, cable, satellite TV- these are all still very active. These are still great ways to watch…
Back in the day, being labeled as a triple threat in the entertainment industry meant that you could sing, dance, and act. This might have been a handy set of skills when technicolor musicals were huge, but nowadays, entertainment professionals have found other ways to expand beyond a single core skill. Nicole Simone, our interview…
Casilda García López has been involved in the entertainment industry since before she even graduated from college, creating documentaries and interview series alongside some other highly talented filmmakers. Her film work has covered cultural trends in Spain as well as notable Spanish figures. She also worked on the campaign for SUMMIT, an immersive art installation…
Above: Still from John-Michael Powell's directorial debut, The Send-Off John-Michael Powell got his start in the entertainment industry during film school, when he became the go-to editor for his classmates’ student films. Since then, he has worked in television, film, shorts, and music videos, and is well known for his editing work on Netflix’s Dear…
The Los Angeles real estate market is kind of legendary at this point. Since its earliest years, LA has attracted eager investors in both commercial and residential real estate. That said, engaging in real estate investing in Southern California is intimidating and (typically) very expensive. But real estate investor Nicholas Marine provided us with some…
Steven Lindsay has been working in the entertainment industry for more than 34 years now. During that time, he has served as director of photography (DP) on a huge number of projects, including the Food Network program, You Gotta Eat Here!, which has received multiple Canadian Screen Awards (Best Lifestyle or Talk Program or Series,…
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