by Lunacy Staff | Interviews
About Juel Taylor Juel Taylor is a graduate of the University of Florida and holds an MFA in Film & Television Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. He and his writing partner, Tony Rettenmaier, have several projects in development, and he recently...
by Sev Ohanian | Interviews
About Sev Ohanian Sev Ohanian is a writer, producer, and recipient of the 2018 Sundance Institute / Amazon Studios Producers Award. His credits include Ryan Coogler’s Fruitvale Station and Clea DuVall’s The Intervention. His latest film, Searching, opens...
by Lunacy Staff | Five For Filming
Hiring your crew can be the most important decision you make as a producer. A dynamite team that is talented and motivated can elevate your material and make your job easy and fun. But bad attitudes are contagious. Taking on the wrong person, even in a minor role, can...
by Dan LeVine | Five For Filming
Shooting Day #10: You wake up and instantly realize something’s not right.Your head feels heavier than it did yesterday.Only one of your nostrils is operational.Your throat is sore.Crap. You’re sick. In a normal job, you’d take a sick day. But here’s the problem...
by Lunacy Staff | Five For Filming
While a great script is critical, even the best material can fall flat without the right vessel to deliver it. That’s why casting is so important. It’s always preferable to have a casting professional assist you, and it’s almost always worth it. But depending on your...