Written by: Charlie Matthau

Summary: With these fundamentals, you’ll be ready to produce and direct top-notch films.

Every movie will be a new experience, and each one brings a new set of challenges. You’ll always find that there are common problems on any set, but each project presents unique opportunities to learn and succeed. Filmmaking is one of the most rewarding creative pursuits in existence, but you’ll need to master these skills before you can approach it at a high level. Read More »

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While a number of American moviegoers tend to believe good film making begins and ends at the gates of Hollywood studios, in reality there have been a number of foreign films that have done well in this country over the years. Here are three of the most successful foreign-made movies that have captured the hearts of American film buffs. Read More »

Article provided by David Guillod

There are many moving parts that come t

ogether to create a movie. The film industry can seem complicated, mysterious, and hectic, but there is a loose structure to the madness. By understanding each role in greater detail, you can begin to better grasp how the industry functions.

You have likely heard the term “film director” before, but you might not fully know what the role entails.

Leading the Vision

The film director has a number of different responsibilities, but the overarching goal of the director is to control the artistic and dramatic characteristics of the movie. This could be done in a number of ways, such as laying out the key visual elements, helping the technical crew, and leading the actors on set. Before filming even begins, the film director is also in charge of designing the set and finding the right actors for the script.

Being able to go from an idea to a fully finished film is no easy task. Throughout the creation process, the director needs to be able to bring the script to life and sort out creative differences, all while working within the film’s budget.

Communicating Clearly

One of the biggest tasks for a film director is to communicate clearly. When you are working with several people to build an artistic project, it is easy to see just how crucial effective communication is. When putting the creative elements together and coordinating with others, the director needs to be able to think how certain decisions will impact the overall quality of the film.

David Guillod is an accomplished talent agent and film/TV producer who has steadily built acclaim through movies like Atomic Blonde and TV series Louder Milk, which has won multiple Golden Trailer Awards. He has also held senior positions at Handprint Ent., United Talent Agency, and Primary Wave Entertainment. Visit David Guillod’s profile on Instagram.

There are plenty of law students waiting to make a name for themselves as soon as they finish their schooling and pass their exams. However, what exactly does entertainment law entail?

Today’s entertainment industry is defined as a combination of different sectors such as property law, accounting, and contract law. So, if you’ve chosen the entertainment industry as your forte, you need to be a versatile specialist that’s willing to take on a variety of roles.

Don’t Stick to One Sector

Barry K. Rothman, a famed entertainment lawyer, believes it takes more than just knowledge of the law to break into the field. You’ll need to perfect your craft and master it to the point where you’re confident in every aspect of the business. Look to become involved in bar associations and other trade organizations out there that incorporate entertainment.

Additionally, you’ll want to read the trades to fully understand how the entertainment industry functions as a whole. It’s important that you contact a variety of entertainment attorneys, managers, and agencies to see if they are willing to take you on as a specialist of some kind. The more experience that you get, the higher the ceiling for your career.

Yes, it sounds demanding, and as a young attorney you’re going to be pulled in every direction. If you’re looking for advice, take a look at Barry K. Rothman reviews online and contact him for more information. He and his firm have been working in the entertainment industry for years and have worked with a variety of high-profile clients.

Final Thoughts

Becoming an entertainment lawyer isn’t going to be easy. It’s all about diving into a variety of different legal fields and understanding what the industry is all about. Only when you’ve dipped your toe into the water will you be able to gain traction on your blossoming career.

A brand new album from Anthony Nelson and the Overcomers is on its way. Entitled Worship: In Spirit and In Truth, the album is Nelson’s way of overcoming the often repetitive structure of Gospel music.

Worship: In Spirit and In Truth is built around the group’s #1 Billboard Gospel song: Deeper. There’s a lot to love here for fans of any genre, with a cohesive blend of the band’s signature sound – a mixture of soul, folk (acoustic) and R&B.  Sonically, listeners will be pleased with the diversity and uniqueness in sound, song structure, melody, etc.  Lyrically, and musically, this EP conquers the often repetitious nature accompanying worship music with words that challenge listeners to truly explore the meaning of worshipping God in spirit and truth.

Nelson comes from a place many can relate to. He’s an environmental engineer by trade, but the loss of his parents forced him to confront his relationship with God. This struggle was ultimately very personal: “Everyone deals with grief differently.  For me, as a somewhat introverted person, I sort of drifted away from church and became withdrawn.” Nelson didn’t hold grudges or feel sorry for himself, instead, he focused his energy toward the good he could do with his life. “Playing and composing music became very healthy outlets to deal with the mental and spiritual pain.  Eventually, God led me back to church, where I became a minister of music and worship leader.”

Nelson chose family to form the Overcomers. There can be a lot of drama and challenges when creating a band. When the ultimate goal is the message, the best way to wipe all that out, says Nelson, is by falling back on the loving arms of family. The Overcomers are Melini Redditt, Lynn Burnett, Shalandra “Dee” Irvin and Michael Burnett, and from the way Anthony tells it they are a group special to his heart and to his process. “Oftentimes, with groups of any genre, there is typically some chaos [but] I find that working with family members is much easier.” When Nelson started delving deeper into his music and exploring that part of himself, and that connection with his spiritual side, he turned to God for guidance. “God influenced my decision.  He just laid it on my heart who to choose for the group and it has worked out beautifully.”

For Nelson, this upcoming album is as personal as all of his work. His process is very solitary, feeling the urge to explore more than just words. His music is often called “visual” for the impactful lyrics, usage of metaphors and imagery to build on his ideas. “Songwriting is such an introspective process for me.  Sometimes, I go to my music room late at night; sometimes I go to a bench in the park or to a beach.  And, it is those different places and observations of nature and people that help me to write from different perspectives (i.e., first person, third person) and with various imagery.”

The forthcoming Worship: In Spirit and In Truth is due out February 9th, 2018.

That Voice. Chester Bennington, you also left us way too soon Man.

Suicide is a Permanent Solution to a Temporary Problem.

I know, it’s our creative side Man. Its also bad brain chemistry (most times treatable) with meds and weekly therapy.

Too many indie filmmakers today are flocking to Kickstarter and other forms of crowd funding, when the funding they need already exists in Hollywood and within the entertainment industry. The trouble isn’t a lack of access, it’s learning how to find these investors and what to do once you’ve got them willing to listen to your pitch. This advice should help amateurs looking to take their work to a more professional level.

Find Investors

The first places you can check for investors should be with your state or county film commissioner’s office. Especially outside of Hollywood. They can put you in touch with someone who might be interested in investing, or help point you in the right direction. Lawyers may also know serial investors, but will probably less receptive to putting you in touch. If all else fails, you can always search IMDB and look at the casts and crews of films. Some may be willing to help in a small way.

Budget

If possible, you want to leave yourself the maximum amount of time possible to do a shoot. Even if all you can squeeze out is another week, it helps you iron out the flaws and kinks that come with production. Cut by using simple locations and relying less on digital effects and post production than you absolutely need to. You can also use tax incentives to help improve your own costs, so again, a trip to your film commissioner’s office is a necessity.

Bio: Omar Amanat is best known for his work with the Aman Resorts Group venture. Omar Amanat is also a film investor and philanthropist.

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Many people face peer pressure to attain a particular body shape. However, maintaining our bodies can sometimes be difficult with work and family commitments. Here are some of the most famous celebrity diets that will get you quick results in a very short time. For further information look at online shopping deals that offer books with diet and lifestyle plans written by celebrities.

The five-factor diet – This diet consists of eating five meals a day and each meal should include five ingredients. The ingredients include protein, unsaturated fats, fiber, carbs and a drink containing no sugar. The diet also requires for a 30-minute workout 5 days a week. Eva Mendez is a proponent of this diet and is said to have lost 15 pounds.

The maple syrup diet – This diet is suitable for those who want to lose quickly in a very short period. The diet involves drinking a concoction of maple syrup, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and water. Celebrities like Beyoncé say that they have lost over 19 pounds on this diet.

The holistic detox diet – This diet will supposedly speed up your metabolism and improve digestion, all the while making you lose weight. The diet consists of only consuming red meat, nuts, and tea and making sure you chew your food at least 10 times before swallowing. Celebrities such as Kate Moss have said that this diet helped her lose 8 pounds in just 21 days.

To read more about these diets, look at books and videos sold on an online shopping website.

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This was just posted on the Information Society page on Facebook. It’s the story of how a Star Trek sample of Mr. Spokc was cleared to be used on the song “What’s on your mind (Pure Energy)” which is one of my favorite tracks on the 80’s. Amazing Story! Read More »

Article Written by : Fashion News

2016 was supposed to be a good year for movies. We had gigantic event movies like Captain America: Civil War, Deadpool etc which did extremely well in the box office. We also had mega flops like Batman v Superman, X-Men Apocalypse and Independance Day: Resurgence to name a few. 2017 promises to better it, here are some of the most anticipated movies for 2017: Read More »