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If you’re interested in expanding your writing tentacles, look into these conferences for writers happening in March 2022. Sometimes it’s easier to get recognized with a novel or short story. Dust off your short stories, novellas and ideas, and expand your opportunities. Some deadlines may …
Whatever you’re writing — essay, love letter, television pilot, etc… — clarity is your roadmap. I’m one of those people who has a challenging relationship with driving directions (and now that I think about it, with a lot of directions) and because I know this, …
SMASHED started with the proverbial bang in April. I had no idea what I was in for, and now, as we approach the final weeks of post, I finally have some time to reflect upon the process. I’ll share more about the experience of writing, …
Why me? Based on the results many of my writing students earned with their short scripts, and the results of the films I’d directed, my name became the ‘go to’ for writing and directing. So, when several projects fell out with an LA based women’s …
SMASHED started with a bang back in April. I had no idea what I was in for, and now, as we approach the final weeks of post, I finally have some time to reflect upon the process. I’ll share more about the experience of writing, …
Hello Friends! I’m so excited to share a first look with you! Uptown Studios in Sacramento did a fabulous job of creating a poster that we couldn’t be more proud of. All the main characters pop out of the television. They are hosts who work …
We are still here! Behind the scenes! Working on SMASHED and I want to give you a little insider update. Production was a whirlwind. We faced numerous challenges starting on Day 1 of production when we were shut down at lunch due to a Covid …
Hey SMASHED Friends — I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again — THANK YOU! You have helped us kick some major bootie and smash this campaign. On day 9, we exceeded our 100% funding, reaching $16,200. But we’re not done. We have a …
SMASHED CASTING UPDATE Just in: Ermine, a grandmotherly figure who has worked at SIA for years has been cast. Ermine sees so much of herself in Lana, and yet, being a mother isn’t easy and Ermine has strong opinions on that topic. But who’s playing …
Hello Friends — We are just 4 weeks out from shooting. 4 weeks. It sounds like a long time, but it will be here in a blink. We’ve toured the location — one of the sound stages at Television City in Hollywood. It’s pretty freaking …
In 1968 being a homosexual in 47 states (in the US) was illegal. It was a crime. Punishable by prison and fines. There was no RuPaul. No Anderson Hays Cooper. In 1968 there were no homosexuals!!! Except Troy Perry. After being outed in 1968, Reverend …
This issue seems so obvious. I think it’s a challenge because, in part, we avoid escalation of problems in our personal lives, but in the make believe fantasy worlds we spend so much time in, escalation is the backbone of intrigue. I’ve been teaching for …
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