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...
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Paul
- May 24
- 3 min
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...
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Paul
- May 17
- 4 min
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...
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Paul
- May 11
- 5 min
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.
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Paul
- May 6
- 3 min
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...
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Paul
- Apr 25
- 2 min
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...
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Paul
- Nov 15, 2023
- 4 min
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...
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Paul
- Nov 7, 2023
- 4 min
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...
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Paul
- Nov 6, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Paul
- Nov 4, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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Paul
- Nov 3, 2023
- 1 min
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...
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Paul
- Nov 2, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Paul
- Nov 1, 2023
- 1 min
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...
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Paul
- Oct 31, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Paul
- Oct 29, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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