Posted on November 7, 2011
by Risa
in Actors, Casting, Film, Filmmaking, Talent, Uncategorized
This is inspiring for anyone who ever auditioned for a role or a job… Watch the trailer and check out the site for it. This is what we’ve been talking about. Showing Up – A Conversation about the Audition. A movie. Showing Up | A conversation about the audition. and also read: The Actors: Showing […]
Posted on November 3, 2011
by Risa
in Actors, Film, Filmmaking, Spotlight On, Talent, Televison, Theatre
A talented actor or other such artist who’s recently grabbed my attention: Zoe Perry. Zoe is her own actor. She’s deeply soulful and engaging, even disarming in a powerful and idiosyncratic way… and someone who has an incredible career ahead of her. She’s the daughter of 2 of my favorite actors, Laurie Metcalf and Jeff […]
Posted on November 1, 2011
by Risa
in Culture, Film, Film History, Filmmaking, Media, Technology
This is crucial to watch! How to determine your audience when you dream up your movie?! And distributing it… the new world! Exploring new frontiers. Click on the link: Where in the World is Peter Broderick? Join me on a quick world tour. Years in the making with a cast of thousands, this is a breakneck […]
Posted on September 17, 2011
by Risa
in Directing, Film, Film History, Filmmaking
Harvey Danger’s “Save It For Later” joins in with 200 cigarettes, a movie I directed in 1999, and has some grand fun with it. The song was used in the end credits of the movie. I love the band and especially love what they did with this video. Nostalgia on nostalgia for me. HAPPY NEW […]
Posted on September 13, 2011
by Risa
in Directing, Film, Film History, Filmmaking, Talent
This is enlightening. Not only as a student of the movie, which I will always be. But as a creator, a director, a filmmaker… this reminds all of us that this pure enthusiasm and total commitment to a vision is what determines our true success. I watch this and remember that if I have passion […]
Posted on September 8, 2011
by Risa
in Agents & Managers, Casting, Film, Spotlight On, Talent, Theatre
A talented actor or other such artist who’s recently grabbed my attention: Stephen Louis Grush is a Chicago theatre actor (originally from New Orleans) who’s working all over the place. There is just something about an actor who is fully in his body and soul. Who can embody a character with ease, with grace, with […]