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Read This. Then Go Raise That Money (INFO)

May 17, 2012 Thoughts

Before going after an investor, you should understand their perspective and the financial landscape that guides their decisions. We NEVER would have been able to raise the money for Premium had we not “pre-gamed” a thoughtful approach that was authentic to the project and our community. This NY Times article is a must-read for all [...]

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You Better Be F-ing Serious: David Fincher on Directing

April 26, 2012 Thoughts

I’m an unabashed fan of this guy, but not enough to start an entire blog dedicated to him. That’s why we have folks like Fincher Fanatic, who has a rare interview with Fincher talking about craft, the industry, and all types of other good stuff. (VIA)

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An Article on Black Filmmakers in the H’Wood System

March 18, 2012 Thoughts

From my friends over at Shadow and Act. This article sheds interesting light on the road travelled for black filmmakers in the studio system. Take a gander: Take into consideration the names I mentioned above (and others); the last time Antoine Fuqua was behind the camera for a feature film project was in 2008 for [...]

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10 Commandments of Screenwriting (TIPS)

January 26, 2012 Stamp of Approval

The good folks over at ScreenwritingU posted “The New 10 Commandments of Writing Screenplays”. I found this very insightful and useful for all your writers out there. After you get a nice dose of this, check out our “10 Commandments to Better Filmmaking”. (VIA)

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NYU Thesis Corner Cont’d: Rachel Johnson (VIDEO)

January 22, 2012 Thoughts

I profiled Rachel Johnson in a previous post HERE and her film continues to rack up awards. The film will screen at The San Diego Black Film Festival (January 26 – January 29), The Pan African Film Festival (February 9 – 20), and The Hayti Heritage Film Festival (February 9 – 12) About The Writer-Director [...]

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Lucas on Red Tails with John Stewart (VIDEO)

January 16, 2012 Thoughts

The Daily ShowGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook Had a great debate about this film last night. The Star Wars creator, who’s featured in The Hollywood Reporter’s new 2012 Digital Power 50 list, put $58 million of his own money into the movie and is spending $35 [...]

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