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Category: film industry

February 10, 2018
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It’s Okay to NOT want to be a Director.

February 10, 2018 By Amber M ShermanLeave a comment

It’s Okay to NOT want to be a Director. What I’ve found in my film life journey is this overwhelming questioning in where I want to go in my film career, and why don’t I

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January 27, 2018
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6 Ways on How to Make Your Life Easier on Set

January 27, 2018 By Amber M ShermanLeave a comment

You have to find ways to not lose it on set, and keep your cool. Here are the 6 things to help you do that.

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January 11, 2018
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Filmmaking Isn’t for the Faint of Heart

January 11, 2018 By Amber M ShermanLeave a comment

Filmmaking Isn’t for the Faint of Heart This is true, filmmaking isn’t for the faint of heart, but there’s also so many other things that are tough too. Time to Think The winter months are

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No rehersing in film equals literal chaos on set No rehersing in film equals literal chaos on set
Let's get into it! Let's commiserate 😁😆😁 Let's get into it! Let's commiserate 😁😆😁 Link in bio for the full video! 

https://youtu.be/HL18Dlf0WWE
We ain't going nowhere bro. 😆 We ain't going nowhere bro. 😆
Anything can happen, but you make it happen! Anything can happen, but you make it happen!
It's really about the people you know, connect and It's really about the people you know, connect and vibe with - trust me on that. And not everyone is going to like you, and that's perfectly ok.
Staying in the theme of Basecamp let's jump into w Staying in the theme of Basecamp let's jump into what a 1st Team PA (Cast PA) does in their day! Link in bio for the full video. 🎥😁🎥https://youtu.be/NxpwgYAjf3U
This relationship can be amazing! But I've seen it This relationship can be amazing! But I've seen it go way worse in the other direction. Support your PAs! They're part of your team!
How to Prep Basecamp - this seems pretty easy, but How to Prep Basecamp - this seems pretty easy, but if you happen to not do it or get to it chaos at Basecamp ensues! You'll end up creating cranky actors and crew. Make it easier for everyone and yourself.
ADs are def introverts too! All types make the mov ADs are def introverts too! All types make the movie magic happen! 
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During the acceptance speech when "Everything, Eve During the acceptance speech when "Everything, Everywhere, All at once" won for and Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, Daniel Kwan said how his Imposter Syndrome "is at an all time high" and that really stuck with me because we all struggle with that at some point. But it didn't hold him back, and you shouldn't let it hold you back either! Watch the full video with the link in my bio. https://youtu.be/gx9uDyqs-9s
1st let me just say that legit grievances of unsaf 1st let me just say that legit grievances of unsafe work environments, or disrespect/harassment on set is one thing and yes we need to address those - y'all know the type of folks I'm talking about!
Set the tone, and make it a good one! Assistant Di Set the tone, and make it a good one! Assistant Directors shouldn't take this lightly.
Those little moments really matter when you're fir Those little moments really matter when you're first starting out in film, and I'll never forget this moment!
This has been a topic that has come up way more th This has been a topic that has come up way more than a handful of times the past 2 weeks  With my friends interviewing, a few folks reaching out to me and asking how to better interview, and for some reason it keeps coming up so I figured to share this video if you need help interviewing! Maybe this is also my sign to prepare for an interview??? Lol  Link in bio to watch the full video 
https://youtu.be/92UvCWyAQrk
It can be lonely at the top sometimes as a directo It can be lonely at the top sometimes as a director. There's a ton of pressure involved in that position, I def give that praise! We all need a little praise now and then - even Directors.
it's all about the story right? we all wanna make it's all about the story right? we all wanna make something great and something that makes sense in that world we're creating. otherwise what are we doing this all for?
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Assistant Directors have to work with actor schedu Assistant Directors have to work with actor schedules as well.
We're all talking about it, and there's a fair amo We're all talking about it, and there's a fair amount of anxiety that is surrounding this topic. I lay it all out, and breakdown what happens if they do strike, what's happened in the past, what was gained, and what it might look like in the film industry if it happens this year. Link in bio for the full video! 

#WGA #writersguildofamerica #writerssupportingwriters #screenwriters #filmindustry #filmindustrynews
The responsibilities are the same, but a Union job The responsibilities are the same, but a Union job for Assistant Directors vs a Non-Union gig - Whooooweeee! you're gonna be doing a lot!
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