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The Power of Small: How To Write a Script in Micro Sessions
Finding time to write a script can be a daunting task. I've often struggled with finding the time to sit down at my desk or get to the...
Paul
Jun 5, 20245 min read
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Avengers, Assemble!: 5 Steps to Transform Your Friends into a Super Crew!
So, you've got a killer idea for a short film, but the thought of hiring a professional crew and talent feels intimidating. And who the...
Paul
May 24, 20243 min read
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Will Social Media Make You a Film Snob?
The internet is a bottomless pit of content. Yes, the "C" word: Content. (See Patrick H. Willems great video "Everything is Content...
Paul
May 17, 20244 min read
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You Have a Style, Too! Here's How to Find It: Embracing A Sense of Wonder in Your Filmmaking
The Pale Man – ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’, directed by Guillermo del Toro.
Paul
May 11, 20245 min read
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Lights, Camera, DEY: Embracing the "Do EVERYTHING Yourself" Revolution in Filmmaking
The world of filmmaking has undergone a seismic shift. Gone are the days of needing a massive budget and a ravenous crew to bring your...
Paul
May 6, 20243 min read
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Reframing the Narrative: The Game-Changing Impact of Diversity in Film
Let's be honest, filmmakers. We owe a big debt to folks like Berenice Molina Valle. You might not know her name yet, but on our latest...
Paul
Apr 25, 20242 min read
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Do Modern Movies Still Have ... Charm?
We live in an era of computer generated images in film (CGI). Without a doubt, this technology has revolutionized the way films are made...
Paul
Nov 15, 20234 min read
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Is Your Film a Piece of Art?
Our film, Zero Sum Game, has gone through many edits, as all films do. In that process, I've had the privilege of feedback from friends...
Paul
Nov 7, 20234 min read
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I Love The Operatic Voice of Science Fiction
I have been a science fiction fan since I was a kid. I couldn't possibly define what it is that draws any individual to a genre, but for...
Paul
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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The Importance of Latinos in Film
I grew up in what I consider to be a very typical household. Mom. Dad. Siblings. Diner at the table. Church on Saturday morning (we grew...
Paul
Nov 4, 20233 min read
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Offspring, Divided by 2 (Brenda Valencia, Gerardo Francisco Yañez)
In our original script, our main character, Marty, had a son named Justin. We quickly pegged Gerardo Francisco Yanez as Marty's...
Paul
Nov 3, 20231 min read
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Witness for the Persecution (Giovanna Quinto)
Giovanna plays the devilishly cleaver character of Cindy St. Jam, Marty's co-host who wants nothing more than to be the star of her own...
Paul
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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Finding Our Marty (Eddie Navarro)
No, Eddie Navarro and I (Writer/Director Paul-Anthony Navarro) are not related. We had over 500 submissions when we started the casting...
Paul
Nov 1, 20231 min read
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Day 2 of 10: In the Beginning, there was Cher
Yesterday we started to send out our first emails. Thank you all for your encouraging words, and YES, there is a deadline! The VFX...
Paul
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Our Fundraiser Has Begun!!!
During the pandemic, a group of industrious, Latino filmmakers and I got together to shoot a film (while adhering to COVID protocols, of...
Paul
Oct 29, 20232 min read
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