You’ve heard the conventional advice on how to “make it” as an artist. BUT it usually boils down to “build an audience” and “have a good story!” We take a different approach and focus on non-vague stuff that actually gets you results — such as pitching, authentic audience building,
I saw something today I’ll never forget. There was this guy on a unicycle on Bloor doing tricks while riding, and it was AMAZING. I wanted to see how other people would react so I watched as he passed three people, each looking down at their phones.
Let’s get straight to it. Last week I told you why investors do NOT care about your business plan nearly as much as you think. So what do they want instead? How do you not end up feeling like the dog below? Easy! This week I’m giving
Okay, You know this industry is flawed. I know this industry is flawed. Why is it so hard to find funding and make a living with your art?! The obvious answer is that people don’t value creative endavours unless you have the right combination of marketing / charisma. But that’s
You’ve gone to networking events. You’ve gone to pitch events. Maybe even you’ve had a one-on-one meeting with an investor about your film… BUT NOW WHAT? Where do you go? What do you do? What’s the next step? It wouldn’t suck this
I saw something today I’ll never forget. There was this guy on a unicycle on Bloor doing tricks while riding, and it was AMAZING. I wanted to see how other people would react so I watched as he passed three people, each looking down at
**Based on Robert Greene’s “48 Laws Of Power” almost verbatim but adapted for filmmaking (as I say in the video below).** Is it just me, or do you feel like there’s that ever present catch-22? You need more funding. But you need a star attached
Don’t you hate it when you work your ASS off for something, and people say “you must be so lucky…” You’re like: I HATE YOU WITH EVERY FIBER OF MY BEING. We’ve all heard of the “success iceberg” but very few people are willing to
You ever feel like it’s 90% luck in this industry? If anyone is denying the role of luck in their success, then they’re either lying or delusional. The more you acknowledge the role of luck / God / grace in your life, the luckier you
Have you ever walked into the ice cream store, saw 35+ flavors, and just couldn’t decide? You walk away feeling worse about your chocolate mint because maybe you should’ve gotten the rocky road instead. Now, think about the last time you tried to sit down