Practical production for an evolving industry.
Practical production for an evolving industry.
I’ve Been Working in This Industry for Seven Years. The Industry I Trained For Is Unrecognizable. Is That Terrifying or the Best Thing That’s Ever Happened to Us? Seven years ago I made a deliberate pivot into film and television production. For the past six …
In Parts 1 and 2, I explored how tariffs, economic chaos, and general 2025 weirdness are rewriting the rules for production and finance. Now we arrive at the final act – the grand finale, if you will – of this cinematic shake-down: distribution. Historically, distribution …
Rethinking Film Finance in the Post-Studio Era In Part 1, I explored how the looming spectre of trade tariffs is already chilling co-productions, destabilizing Vancouver’s production flow, and making U.S. distributors about as warm and cuddly as a frozen finance exec in Q4. I also …
The Chaos in Trade Policy Signals a New Era for Independent Creators For those of us working in or around the film industry, 2025 hasn’t exactly been quiet. With Donald Trump back in office like a reboot nobody asked for, and a new wave of …
It’s been a minute! I haven’t given up; I just haven’t had the time to post here. What have I been up to that has taken me away from you? Work, baby, lots and lots of work! I was worried about not having enough work …
Welcome to the exciting intersection of filmmaking where pixels meet practicality, and creativity marries cutting-edge tech! If you’re a filmmaker, content creator, or just an eager enthusiast looking to navigate the ever-evolving world of production, this post is for you. Let’s dive into the key …
Vancouver, aka “Hollywood North,” has long been a go-to destination for filmmakers. Why wouldn’t it be? We’ve got jaw-dropping landscapes, a highly skilled workforce, and tax incentives that make accountants downright giddy. But let’s be real: while Vancouver’s film and TV industry still shines in …
Overcoming Micro-management and Toxic Workplaces Your manager scrutinizes every email you send, nitpicking over punctuation like it’s a matter of life and death. After a tense meeting goes south, they unload their frustrations onto you, as if you were the cause of their failure. A …
It’s been a while since I posted! I’ve been hustling in the Vancouver film and TV industry, working hard just to keep working. My reward? I’ve had the opportunity to work on some incredible large-format shows like Yellowjackets, Happy Face, and Percy Jackson. More recently, …
I’ll admit, I don’t watch reality TV. I mean, I’ve occasionally watched a few episodes out of curiosity, but my real interest is in how it’s made and what makes it successful. Since there has been little work for me in the world of scripted …
WHAT’S HAPPENING Even for those who are not “in the industry” a hotly debated topic of conversation these days is, of course, the ongoing WGA and SAG/AFTRA dual strike. It’s a hot bed of complex issues, with far-reaching implications for the global film industry. It …
Leah Flagg is an emerging producer and screenwriter. She strives to tell the stories that speak difficult truths, that have an impact on individual perspectives, and promote positive change in our communities. Leah has benefited from the Tricksters & Writers screen writing fellowship and WIFTV’s Emerging …
Last year I submitted an earlier version of “I’m Sorry I Love You” to a film festival for feedback.Today I got something back from them. #metoo #NowWhat #ImSorryILoveYou #WhiteRavenPicturesThank you, @reelheartfilmfestival !❤️
Just as we began to approach our inaugural production season for WHITE RAVEN PICTURES, the film industry came to a grinding halt. Our production calendar is shifting in blocks of several weeks at a time, as we hit the pause button. With our first short …
It’s a new year and after jumping into the deep end working in Vancouver, I’m coming up for air. Briefly. I have all new ideas about the process of film making, building on the ones I was inspired by last year on independent productions and …