Runway Ahead Productions

03/20/2022

There's a lesson in here somewhere:
https://deadline.com/2022/03/imax-box-office-record-10-billion-batman-dune-spider-man-1234982719/

A global pandemic which closed a majority of the world’s cinemas from 2020-21 just won’t keep large format exhibitor Imax down. This morning, Imax announced that it crossed a $10 billio…

08/22/2021

Hey future filmmakers, here something that may help you get going:
https://myrodereel.com/

Enter My RØDE Reel, the world’s largest short film competition, for a chance to win $250,000 in cash and launch your filmmaking career. Unbox your ideas.

06/19/2021

A new avenue opened up.

Jumpcut is looking to create a more inclusive era of global film and TV — by using data science to discover stories created by underrepresented groups.

05/17/2021

It's better than nothing.

As the industry backs away from Georgia, California's governor is tapping into a $75 billion budget surplus to draw productions to the Golden State

03/08/2021

This may be worth discussing with your accounting and legal team: https://www.forbes.com/sites/schuylermoore/2018/08/27/the-new-deduction-for-film-costs/?sh=34e43e16d651

New tax code Section 168(k) now permits the deduction of the entire cost of a film, with no limit, when it is commercially released.

01/27/2021

Hey filmmakers, we found this useful: https://americanfilmmarket.com/afmsessions-1/

The AFM Sessions – Video 1 Finance Conference: Producing Without a Completion Bond The current climate indicates very few films are headed into production fully bonded. Our panel explores how some productions are attempting to mitigate risk by negotiating insurance, self-bonding, and working with ...

01/15/2021

Time to get your pages going.

Original Post Date: February 22, 2010 - Robert McKee explains how writers should not worry about trends and awards, but instead should focus on writing a goo...

10/15/2020

Interesting article. Don't think it will affect microbudget guerrilla filmmakers.

A Federal Judge ended the Paramount decrees that ceased Hollywood's monopoly on producing, distributing, and exhibiting films citing the move would "serve the public interest in free and unfettered competition."

04/10/2020

Here's something fellow filmmakers should look into. The competition for the money is fierce and so are you.
https://www.documentary.org/creators/covid19

Through the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, documentary filmmakers impacted by the pandemic can now apply for immediate and short-term federal relief fr...

04/08/2020

Thank you Bola for sharing some of your experiences.This young lady has some good insights on the process.

Stage 32 had the pleasure of working with Hollyshorts and The Alliance of Women Directors to put on a panel and screening called "Women Creating Change". Bol...

03/25/2020

In case someone might be interested, the deadline is 3/31/2020: https://go.thewrap.com/breakthrough-filmmakers-challenge/

03/05/2020

Reg CF to 5 mil. It would be great if it happens. Hopefully we'll be able to create a pool for a slate.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed meaningful changes to multiple securities exemptions today. The pending rule change came following a close

01/28/2020

Cathy Yan went from her DEAD PIGS to BIRDS OF PREY, that in a nut shell is a total badass. BTW, the advice patty Jenkins gave her is valid for all directors.

Just months after Cathy Yan’s feature directing debut, Shanghai-set ensemble comedy “Dead Pigs,” made a big splash at Sundance in 2018, the Chinese-born filmmaker landed a gig helming a giant studi…

01/21/2020

Pure gold nuggets. Subscribe to Lydia Nicole's YouTube channel if you want to learn about the acting biz.

Actor and acting teacher Ken Lerner gives insight into the stages of a project each actor experiences from auditions to rehearsals to on set. Ken delves into...

01/04/2020

Solid advice for all you actors.

In this compilation of Common Sense Mamita interviews, working actors and acting coaches give their best, most effective tips for delivering your best auditi...

12/08/2019

https://vimeo.com/292234363

Based on the play MY DEAD CLOWN by David Rousculp.

12/06/2019

One of my favorite people talking about one of my favorite people.

What does Stan "The Man" Lee think of Lloyd Kaufman and Troma? Watch the full Stan Lee interview from the documentary "Tromaphilia" and find out! Check out T...