Ricardo de Montreuil is not a new name in town. In fact he's created two films before. Latin American films called MANCORA and LA MUJER DE MI HERMANO (My Brother's Woman). The problem is he couldn't get much traction in town as a big commercial director since his movies are dramas. Therefore with the advice ...
Everyone should keep an eye out for this documentary PRESS PAUSE PLAY. The subject is fascinating and undeniably true. Here is a brief description from the website: A new generation of global creators and artists are emerging, equipped with other points of reference and other tools. The teachers arenʼt certified schools anymore - itʼs web sites, discussion ...
Around the time Jim Carrey was paid $20 million to star in the CABLE GUY birthed the era of quotes. From then on actors were able to set the bar very high in terms of how much they got per movie. Recently with the decline in revenue studios no longer can keep signing the big ...
Nikki Fink is a reporter that revolutionized entertainment reporting with her blog DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD. This is where nearly everyone in Hollywood gets the latest breaking news about what's going on in the business. Its a standard resource to know in this town. Check it out: Deadline
This is an old article from Harvard Business School but still VERY relevant and very dead on when it comes to analyzing the traits of the business. If your breaking into the business you might want to consider these 10 observations that they point out. check it out: Hollywood Aprrenticeship
It’s important to understand box office grosses. What does a movie that cost $30 million in production need to make overall to turn a profit? Well something important to remember is that a studio doesn’t just calculate the production budget, but as well as what the film costs in marketing and distribution.This can easily make ...
People always wonder what makes someone successful. I think about it all the time. What separates the successful from the unsuccessful? The answer is actually quite simple: it's all about motivation and determination. Those who want it the most and are willing to stick to it for as long as it takes will eventually win. Most people ...
Specs are original script ideas by writers. Not too long ago when the business had been flourishing, specs were sold every week. In today's market this happens only very occasionally. The recent trend of pre-branded awareness has scared studios away from taking risks on original ideas anymore. Seems depressing news to hear as a writer ...
How has technology changed the entertainment business over the past decade? Storytelling has been around forever. People have always needed entertainment but the way in which people experience it changes with time. We have live theater, radio, film, television, iPods, video games, etc. Hollywood entrepreneurs can't just consider themselves TV writers or feature producers. The creative ...
How does a movie/TV show actually get made? Let's break down the basic steps. There is development, production, post-production, distribution and marketing. First, development: where ideas, scripts and pitches get sold. A buyer essentially has to recognize the potential for commercial success. It’s similar to how bankers assess a loan request. Let's face it, that's basically what ...