One of the biggest lessons for first-time filmmakers is to allow for the divine to come on set and co-create, for me that came in the form of the amazing actor Michael Andolini. Fear and control will close the door
First-time filmmaker essentials: the trusted ally, or, “Finding your associate producer, the kismet way.”
“This is not bad, it has potential” was all my professor had to say for me to run with it. The “it,” was my script for the sparkle and the professor was teaching a writing class at UCLA extension. I
Declaration Of Principles
“Films should be a positive expression that faith, hope, love, mercy, creativity, and generosity are still important – it is the filmmaker’s responsibility to emphasize the positive qualities of humanity by showing the triumph of good over evil.” Lana Lekarinou.