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Want to know how we made an independent animated film? Check out this week’s #MutantMonday episode!

People ask me about how Reimagining Safety Movie was made and I usually give the short version. There was way more to it! In this episode of "Conversations for the People," I dive deep into the making of "Reimagining Safety" and discuss the challenges, creative solutions, and unexpected twists that shaped this powerful film about rethinking public safety and policing. From DIY recording to navigating editing setbacks, this is the real story behind the film that’s sparked conversations nationwide. https://lnkd.in/g99MxpRq

🎨 Post-production color science has become even more of a science with the advent of modern mediums, formats, and tools. For Picture Shop’s Director of Engineering and Color Science JD Vandenberg, color science is simply making sure what you see is what he wants you to see. Watch the latest episode of The Impossibles featuring the post-production studio behind some of the world’s biggest movies, episodic, commercials, and unscripted entertainment. ▶️ https://weka.ly/3VHhfZA #RuntheImpossible

Confronting Rudeness: Our Right to Film in Public We share our experience of being confronted while trying to film a legitimate video in a public building. Discover the importance of knowing your rights and how to respond when issues arise in public spaces. Join us in standing firm against unnecessary confrontation! #PublicSpaces #RightsToFilm #VideoContent #FilmingInPublic #KnowYourRights #PublicBuilding #ContentCreation #Confrontation #VideoProduction #LegalAwareness

Giving 'Sucker Punch' another shot! 🎬👊 Was this Zack Snyder film misunderstood or rightfully critiqued? Dive into my latest review to see if it’s worth revisiting. #SuckerPunch #ZackSnyder #MovieReview #Cinephile #FilmLover

Confrontation at Public Property: Can You Film Here? In this video, we explore a tense confrontation about filming on public property. Watch as boundaries are tested and rights are discussed, all while navigating the fine line between public access and private property. Join the debate and share your thoughts! #PublicFilming #KnowYourRights #PropertyLaw #VideoConfrontation #FilmingInPublic #LegalRights #StreetPhotography #CommunityEngagement #ViralVideo #CivilDiscourse

You make a short film, it doesn't get into the festivals you wanted, you post it to YouTube then you get an email from Darren Aronofsky. That happened to Wesley Wang. I understand this is an outlier scenario, but it could be the beginning of a new trend. A few things that helped Wesley in making a successful short film. The two main actors had a combined Instagram following of 2 million. The film was made by Gen Z, about Gen Z, for Gen Z. He knew his story and his audience. However, the story feels a bit timeless too. I'm a 40 year old millennial, and I could see my youth in that film. He used Indiegogo to raise $15,000 then worked part time to raise nearly another $30K to get to his production budget of $45K. After the film didn't get into festivals he had hoped for, he sent it to producers and studios, but heard nothing back. So he decides to just post it on YouTube where it spreads and those same producers and studios are now reaching back out to him. The short film is now a proof of concept for a feature film. That is the next step in the journey. Wesley will write and direct a feature off of the story of his short film. At the moment studios are looking for new IP, new talent, and new ways to reach audiences. If you have a good story, that is told well, that reaches an audience, that can be the trifecta of content studios are looking for. Maybe they just like the story/IP. Maybe the just like your talent as a filmmaker. As Lucas Shaw mentions in the interview as well, like studios option books, magazine articles, and even podcasts ⤵ They are in the acquisition business. They want new material that will sell. New talent that can reach new audiences is even better. One last takeaway - in the interview Wesley says he made 21 short films before this one. Each time you make a short film you learn a lot and you grow an audience. If nothing else, hone your skill and grow your audience. Even if the studios don't come knocking - you can use that audience to earn a revenue and continue on your filmmaking journey. Instead of sharing the short film I decided to share an interview with Wesley as I thought this video would be more insightful and useful.

How to advertise a different cut of an existing film? This is what I try to find out in my analysis of the Rebel Moon - Director's Cut Trailer. https://lnkd.in/dtsJ_Ypn

How Stand-Up Comics Navigate Acting Challenges Join us as we explore the unique challenges stand-up comics face when transitioning to acting. Discover the strategies and techniques they use to make their mark in the industry. #StandupComics #ActingChallenges #ComedyActors #TransitioningtoActing #ActorLife #ComedyIndustry #ComedyActing #ActorStrategies #ComedyCommunity #StandupToActing

(Part 16-B): This Superhero-Comics based, Action-Adventure influenced Drama cartoon "Fantastic Four" (also known by the alternate title name "Fantastic Four: The Animated Series") which was broadcasted via first-run syndication for 2 seasons from 1994 - 1996. #fantasticfourtheanimatedseries #marvelcomics