“It’s just that it’s a grind. To try for that to be your primary career, especially for women, it’s a bit of a grind.” – Rashida Jones on Acting
Rashida Jones on ‘Angie Tribeca’ and How Acting Can Be “Grind” Read More »
The writer/director Benjamin Dickinson and his actors will potentially face legal ramifications for killing two deer during the shoot in upstate New York, which appears in the film
Cast of Tribeca Film ‘First Winter’ Illegally Killed Deer During Production Read More »
“There are a million colors in this complicated performance. We award this honor for bravery and fragility, and for showing tremendous range and strength throughout”
Tribeca Awards Carice Van Houten for “Black Butterflies” Read More »
“While I still use speaking Chinese and accents as part of my repertoire, I look at it now as a way to show my versatility and range.” – Actor Michael Tow When I first started in the business, opportunities for Asian males were sparse and significantly more stereotypical. Unfortunately, even
Making It in the Business as an American Actor (of Asian Descent) Read More »
Terrence McNally has had one heck of a life and director Jeff Kaufman manages to showcase that in his wonderful documentary, Every Act of Life.
Documentary Review: ‘Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life’ Read More »
“I learned to read character—how people tick, and I got firsthand experience of the anxiety and fear that actors deal with.” – Jon Favreau on Taking Improv Classes
Jon Favreau: “Acting is the closest thing you’ll get to an apprenticeship for directing” Read More »
Wilde speaks about starring such a dramatically-intense film, how she has built her career, and the “worst pep talk” she ever got from her agent.
Watch: Olivia Wilde Talks About ‘Meadowland’ Read More »
“If you can’t get an actor to accept that small role, they’re not right for that role. Don’t change your story to try to beg actors to be a part of it” – Olivia Wilde
Olivia Wilde on Producing ‘Meadowland’ and What She Learned about Casting Read More »
Some Velvet Morning isn’t a movie for everyone, but anyone who is a fan of acting challenges will undoubtedly appreciate this two-person, one-set film starring Stanley Tucci and Alice Eve. While I can’t say I loved the film when I saw it at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, I was
With all the discussion about Kickstarter and other methods of crowd-funding to get movies made, it’s important that filmmakers don’t forget that traditional methods of financing are still out there, and some have been given a new spin thanks to the Internet. The New York Times recently looked at the
Slated Offers New Funding Opportunities for Filmmakers and Investors Alike Read More »
