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Making a film, producing a play, writing a novel,…any kind of art is crazy. Do it anyway.

“We suffer more in imagination than in reality.” – Seneca I know the Coronavirus is top of mind right now. Here’s a great post by Seth Godin: https://seths.blog/2020/03/thoughts-on-a-virus/ Give it a read. Rather than freak out and be glued to the news (what mainstream media would like us to do), focus on the few, simpleContinue reading “Good Viruses”

Being a producer is about taste. Not necessarily good taste. But specific taste. To develop that taste, you need to first devour as much art as possible. It can be anything that interests you–books, plays, music, short stories, films, poems, articles, podcasts, tv, etc….Then, reflect on the art you’ve just consumed. Finally, and most importantly,Continue reading “Bonus Post! Bonus Post! “Fellow Traveler” Newsletter Vol. 1 – January, 2020″

Sometimes it’s hard to be a producer.Giving all your love to just one passion project.You’ll have bad timesAnd you’ll have good times, Doin’ things that you don’t understandBut if you love it you’ll forgive it,Even though it’s hard to understandAnd if you love it oh be proud of it,‘Cause after all it’s just a passion project StandContinue reading “Stand By Your Passion Project”

It’s a powerful question. Next time you’re talking to an artist friend or colleague or someone you’ve just met, slip that question into the conversation. Notice their reaction. Often they’ll stop dead in their tracks. Then, if they do come up with an answer, it’s usually fascinating. A story about their first time on stage.Continue reading ““Why’d You Get Into This?””

It’s not your fault… …your computer crashed before you saved your script. …your lead actor won’t learn their lines. …your main funder backed out at the last minute. …your production designer is way late with their set. …your costume designer went way over budget. …your director won’t return your calls and texts. …your show didn’tContinue reading “It’s Not Your Fault”

Binx Bolling, the main character in Walker Percy’s brilliant debut novel, The Moviegoer, is on a “Search“. Like Binx, maybe you’re on a “Search.” A search for your passion project. And it can be frustrating. Agonizing. No end in sight. But unlike Binx, who’s mired in existential angst, trust that your search will end. BecauseContinue reading “The Search”

Some Monday morning motivation for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdTMDpizis8. Couldn’t get the rights for the play you wanted to do? Good. Find another one you like even more. Lost your lead actor to another project? Good. Find someone even more right for the part. Funding hasn’t come through? Good. Embrace your limitations and get creative. Reviews areContinue reading “Good”

Today’s the 40th Anniversary of “The Miracle On Ice.” Arguably the greatest upset in Olympic team sports competition. Certainly for an American team. Two things immediately come to mind. One is Al Michael’s “Do You Believe In Miracles?!!” call for the final minute of the game. Give it a watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYscemhnf88 It’ll send chills upContinue reading “Again”

Your why for doing something doesn’t need to be neat and perfect.  It doesn’t need to be some kinda thesis statement.  Or Power Point.  Or catchy, one sentence tag line.   Far from it. It just needs to mean something to you.  And hopefully radiate passion to those you enlist on your artistic journey. MaybeContinue reading “Messy”