Ever since the series finale of “Lost” aired this past Sunday, the Internet has been all a-buzz. Fans have been in a sort of emotional whirlwind. Many loved it. Others were pissed off and demand a “recount.” Others are still, well, lost. For me, the finale was one of those things that needed to sit [...]
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Archive | May, 2010
Recruiting Crew for Documentary on Race Relations
May 22, 2010
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Attention all you talented, amazing, entrepreneurial filmmakers out there (specifically in the ATL). I’m in pre- pre-production to produce/direct a documentary about race relations in America. I can’t give all the details, but it’s a very unique perspective on the topic. My plan is to produce a “proof of concept” short film first, then use [...]
Read moreC180-017: Yolanda Cochran, Alcon Entertainment Head of Production
May 20, 2010
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From CPA to head of production at a major Hollywood production company, Yolanda Cochran has had quite the ride in “the biz.” Her attitude about starting from the bottom, doing whatever is asked (she never said “That is not my job”), and working diligently, had paid of in spades for her. For the past eight [...]
Read moreCan Brands Have Second Chances?
May 18, 2010
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Today is part two of an amazing educational event called Escalate Live. It’s being hosted by friend, colleague, client, and Fast Track Photographer author Dane Sanders. It’s a training seminar with some of the top photogs in the industry sharing their knowledge live via internet video. Yesterday, one of the speakers, the never too-bashful-to-say-how-he-feels Chris [...]
Read moreC180-016: Albert Hughes, Co-director of "Book of Eli"
May 6, 2010
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Back in 1993 a little film broke out on the scene that put its co-directors on the map. The movie was the urban gang drama “Menace II Society,” and the writer/directors were Albert and Allen Hughes. As we continue our “Business of Hollywood” series, today we have Albert Hughes himself. It’s a long-awaited interview, one [...]
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