What’s in Your Toolkit: Nan Gill-Wilson
Producer Nan Gill-Wilson shares the path of her varied career, the story behind her partnership with David Wilson, and how she is coping during COVID-19.
READ MOREA Report from The American Film Market
NYWIFT member Jane Applegate reports back on her trip to the American Film Market in Santa Monica, CA, in early November.
READ MORECreative Block: A Production Diary of Filming in Paris (Part 2)
In part 2 of her Paris production diary, NYWIFT member Nicola Rose encounters police, dogs and national landmarks, and shares her words of wisdom...some of which are French!
READ MORECreative Block: A Production Diary of Filming in Paris (Part 1)
In part 1 of her two-part production diary, NYWIFT member Nicola Rose describes the joys and challenges of shooting her short film in Paris, featuring early call times, angry shop owners, delightful locals, and a little balloon drama.
READ MOREThe Journey of a First-time Feature Producer/Director
NYWIFT member Heidi Philpsen discusses her journey from interviewing filmmakers, to being a sought-after production coordinator, to directing and producing her first feature film - and the lessons she learned along the way.
READ MOREDrive Your Own Career: Producers of ‘The Kids Menu’ Talk Collaboration
Photo credit: Shane Maritch. A common frustration for many actors is the constant grind of looking for work, auditioning, and then waiting for the phone to ring (or the email to appear). So, ten women and myself decided to take our careers into our own hands and independently produce projects together. Our first collaboration is...
READ MOREAdvice from an Indie Producer: What You Need for Filming
The CameraThere are many things you need to actually make a movie. The most important one is the camera. Without one there’s no movie. Here are some key questions you need to ask yourself when choosing a camera: What type of look are you trying to achieve? Each camera’s output has a different look and...
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