Access the Entertainment Industry with articles and videos exploring the nuts and bolts of filmmaking, music, sound, animation and design.

FAFSA Fears? We’re Here to Help!

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A Guide to the 24/25 Issues Hey there, future students! Filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) can be stressful enough, but this year, some of you might be facing extra hurdles. Let's talk about the reported glitches…
Biz of Entertainment Pt 2

Behind the Curtain: The Business of Entertainment

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Talent management, finance, legal, marketing—not to mention the talent behind the scenes of the music business—are just some of the cogs behind the silver screen that keep the machine turning, translating ideas into projects from development to production and distribution.
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Anatomy of the Entertainment Business

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Here’s a question for you.
What top three job roles spring to mind when you hear the words ‘entertainment industry’?
Let’s take a guess at what made your final cut. Music producer? Film director? Or maybe a world-famous Hollywood actor/ress made it into the mix.
Sure, these are all popular roles. But the truth is the entertainment industry is huge, much larger than you might think.
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What To Do When Traditional Film Distribution Isn’t Feasible

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There it is again—that sharp sting of rejection.  The making of your film is done and dusted—a momentous achievement! But when it comes to distributing your film, you’re hitting a dead end.  Yet another major distributor’s door has been closed to you—a stark reminder of how fiercely competitive and frustrating film distribution can be.
Streamline Your Logic Session

How To Streamline Your Logic Pro X Session Like a Pro

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The time to hit the studio has arrived.  You’re ready to finally bring all of your musical ideas together into one big, banging production.  You’ve got instruments to lay down. EQ to play about with. Not to mention a whole world of plug-ins at your fingertips.  But amidst the excitement, your session can often run away with you—and all organization quickly goes out of the window.  Which can be problematic.
The 5 Stages of Indie Film Production

From Script to Screen: The 5 stages of indie film production

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You want to set your first film in motion.  You’ve got tons of creative ideas and you can’t wait to see your vision come to life on-screen.  But first, you’ve got a journey ahead, one filled with challenges, triumphs and endless possibilities. 

Audio Production v Music Production: Which one is right for you?

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You’ve got big decisions to make. It’s nearly time to take the next step into your future and start thinking about carving out your career. But that isn’t always simple. Especially if you’re not entirely sure of the best route to take. The thing is, you know you want a career where you can immerse yourself in sound. That much is clear. Which makes studying either audio production or music production a no-brainer. But which one to choose? That is the burning question.

How to fund your next film (top tip—it’s all in the research)

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It’s showtime. You’re ready to make a movie.  You’ve not only bagged the ideal location, but your script is awesome. And you’ve got an eager and talented crew waiting to join the action.  But before production can…

6 Production-Friendly States to Start Your Film Industry Job Search

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Looking to land your first job in the film industry? Read our blog post for the best states to start your search. Time to get inspired.