Surviving and succeeding in the film industry!
Film production is an interesting, creative business. It can also be a brutal and incredibly stressful way to earn a living. I’ve enjoyed my long career in the film industry, but I have to admit there are things I hate...
Success in the film industry isn’t always easily achieved. It can be a brutal business, and that’s not counting all the difficult changes that have come about due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are certain traits that are valued...
To horror film fans, horror films are as much a part of Halloween as trick or treating. Trick or treating may not be a big part of Halloween this year, but horror films are still around, waiting to scare the...
Workplace safety is currently a massive challenge being faced on both union and non-union film sets. However, union crews now have the Industry-Wide COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement as a contract agreement negotiated with employers. Non-union crews have no such...
I’ve made reducing stress a major priority in my life, and it’s had a positive effect on my physical, mental and emotional well-being. Those of us who work in the entertainment industry know it’s an extremely competitive, high-stress business. Tight...
Workplace safety is a topic that has been discussed quite a bit in the past six months. The Industry-Wide COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement has been finally been reached between the producers and the unions (the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE and...
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