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Handling Criticism in Hollywood: Your How-To Guide

Want to work in Hollywood? You'll be handling criticism. Hourly. Here's how to deal with criticism while staying sane and making your projects better.

Catching Your Lucky Break In Hollywood - A Spooky Discussion

Want Hollywood success? Eventually you need a lucky break. Here's how to stay sane, happy, and productive while you're waiting for that break to happen.

Television Post-Production: Tips You Can Steal!

Build a post workflow lets you deliver any kind of TV or film project. Our television post-production secrets earned over 20 years: all for you.

Tools We Use To Make TV Shows

Develop Ideas Wisely: Your How-To Guide

You want to develop ideas into TV show pitches...but your time is precious and your ideas many. How do you choose ideas to work on? Today, we tell you!

Reality TV Questions Answered

TV networks vs. distributors? Production Companies? Staying creative while under pressure? Today we answer these reality tv questions from YOU and more.

Filming Real People: 5 Crucial Factors

Filming real people? You need serious planning and forethought, and massive amounts of honesty. Here's how to earn your cast's trust, and treat them right.

Pitch Tape Budgets - Warning: Avoid Traps & Scams

Should you spend thousands of dollars to pitch your TV show idea? Here is the truth about pitch tape budgets and why they should be small. Don't go broke.

Setiquette: Be a Pro on Any Film or TV Set

Shooting your own indie film? Land a new job on a movie set? First TV gig? Follow these tips on proper "setiquette" and come across as a Hollywood pro.

Who Gets Creative Control in Hollywood?

Creative control? Who gets "final cut" in Hollywood? What's the one way you can guarantee yourself creative control over your projects? Here you go...

How Stu Maschwitz Can Help You Make Film, TV, Or Anything Else

Stu Maschwitz is an amazing filmmaker, author, app developer, & vfx guru. Here's how Stu's tips and resources can improve your film & TV projects.

Can Anyone Break Into Hollywood?

You're dreaming of working in Hollywood. But you have doubts. Can you really make it? Good news -- we have the answer, and the one piece of advice you need.

Shopping Agreements for Reality TV Concepts

What are shopping agreements for reality TV concepts? Should you sign one? How long should you allow a producer to pitch your show for? All this and more!

Sizzle Reel Secret: How We Sell TV Shows

We sell TV shows by making great pitch videos. Today, we give you our sizzle reel secret: the one thing we do on every tape we make. Steal this now!

Making TV Pilots: 5 Practical Tips You Can Use

Shooting a TV pilot? Whether you're funded by a network, or investing in your own cash, don't film a frame until you've read these tips on making TV pilots.

7 Must-Know Tips for Pitching Reality TV

Pitching reality TV? Use these priceless tips so your pitch is taken seriously. Skyrocket your odds of success - don't pitch without knowing these 7 rules.

Pressure is a Privilege. Here's Why...

Pressure is a Privilege. Why? It means someone, somewhere, trusts you to get something right. But you can't let that pressure crush you...

TV Versus YouTube - Where Does Your Show Belong?

TV versus Youtube - Looking to produce your own TV or web series? Wondering which way to go? Today's post and podcast will help you decide.

Art of Starting: Your Big Picture Guide to Making Film & TV

Art of starting: your 10,000 foot guide to beginning your journey creating film, TV, or any visual project you undertake. Start now.

3 Cheerful Filmmaking Facts for 2016

Casting Tapes: Show, Tell, or Both?

Casting tapes for reality TV and documentary series are a first step in confirming your talent is ready for the big time. But..don't make THIS mistake!

Casting Agreements for Reality TV: What-When-Why-How?

Casting agreements can be a crucial part of building a reality TV or documentary series pitch. When do you need one? Do you need a lawyer? All this & more!

2 Paths to Hollywood Success

Want to work in the entertainment business? There are 2 well-worn paths that lead to success. Which one is right for you? Pros, cons, & what worked for us.

Top 3 Pitch Mistakes You're Making Today

Pitching reality TV, documentary series, or unscripted television? After receiving hundreds of pitches, these are the top 3 mistakes people make. Not you!