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The Hollywood Reporter shared its thoughts on this morning's Oscar nominations, have you heard yet? Full article linked here, but pulled some of this year's "fun facts" as it relates to age. A good reminder to never give up on your dream. "As evidence of the fact that age ain’t nothing but a number, Killers’ Scorsese, at 81, became the oldest directing nominee ever. The Boy and the Heron’s Hayao Miyazaki, at 83, became the oldest person ever nominated for best animated feature. The doyenne of docs, MTV Documentary Films’ Sheila Nevins, at 84, became a first-time nominee for her documentary short The ABCs of Book Banning. And composer John Williams, with his best original score nom for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, became, at 91, the oldest person ever nominated for an Oscar in any category, and, with his 54th nom, extended his record for most noms for a living person (he trails only Walt Disney, who racked up 59 noms, for the all-time record)." If you're scared, that's a good sign, JUST TAKE THE FIRST STEP. The Oscars are taking place at The Dolby Theater, in the heart of Hollywood, Sunday, March 10th, only 47 days from now. How is your brand activating during this exciting time? QUICK TIP: Are you hosting a watch party or brand activation? If you haven't booked a venue yet, time is of the essence! Reach out if you need recommendations or help sourcing, I have direct contacts at a variety of unique spaces in and around the Hollywood area. https://lnkd.in/gUpr3mtT #tuesdaytip #oscars #brandactivations #uniquevenues #eventplanning #losangelesevents #eventplanningtips #venuesourcing

Anyone else still tries to find the balance between creativity and work? Last week’s episode with Nicholas Huggins resonated deeply with me! 🙏 – As creatives, how often do we take the time to balance our skill set in order for us to pivot?🚀 There were so many gems in this session, the full podcast episode will be available soon on Freedom16.5FM website! ✨ #freedom1065fm #creatives #entrepreneurship #podcasts

YOUR LIVE-STREAM CAN’T BE AN AFTERTHOUGHT Sunday should be a day to sleep in. But today, I was awake (with coffee in hand) at 6 a.m. PT to watch Alessandro Michele’s “Pavillon des Folies” show for Valentino— which was live-streamed from Paris at a more reasonable hour. Taking the runway for the first time since Michele was named creative director, the stars were on hand, and lovers of maximalism and eccentricity rejoiced. The line itself didn’t disappoint, and I suspect the experience in the room was incredible. But the live-stream from home was borderline unwatchable. When you’re live-streaming an event that was created and produced primarily for IRL experiences, the live-stream team is often faced with compromised ideals—from lighting to camera positions—so unless creative solutions are ideated in coordination with the IRL team in advance of the event, with planning and rehearsals, you’ll very often be left with an unwatchable live-stream. For a show like this, here are a few things to consider: 🗨️ Your live-director (and possibly technical-director) must be immersed in the culture and know what’s important to the at-home viewer, as well as what’s important to the IRL creative directors. For the Valentino show, the moment the pieces came into frame or into the light, the live-director cut to a different camera. Lots of cameras don’t matter if you’re not shooting what matters. 🗨️ Rehearsals between the live-director and the camera operators are essential to ensure the camera ops are filming the pieces first—and the dramatic decor second. 🗨️ When the required live-stream lighting is not acceptable to the IRL lighting-director, find a compromise or the live stream isn’t worth shooting. For a fashion runway show, perhaps include a single pool of proper video lighting to showcase the pieces for the at-home viewers, without compromising the overall “moody experience” for people in the room. 🗨️ Camera operators are usually wonderful artists in their own right. But the vision must be pulled together with a DP who can be a conduit between the IRL creative director and lighting-director—and the live-stream production team. 🗨️ The sonic experience of the IRL room draws the at-home viewers in. Simply pumping the music mix intro the live-stream without room tone or audience expressions loses the life of live. I’m thrilled to be supporting the C3 Presents (Live Nation) production team this week in Austin, Texas, for ACL Fest, which live-streams on HULU October 4-6. If you’d like to speak about live-streams, comment below… and never hesitate to reach out. #Valenino #AlessandroMichele #LiveStream #Content #LiveProduction

Innovation often thrives under constraints, and The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" project is a prime example of this principle in action. This great little documentary explores how minimal involvement from the world's biggest band led to groundbreaking creativity in animation, storytelling, and music production. Key insights include: • How tight deadlines and budget restrictions fostered out-of-the-box thinking • The blending of diverse artistic styles to create a unique visual language • Unconventional project management approaches that allowed for creative freedom • The lasting impact on both the music and film industries For professionals in creative fields, there are valuable lessons to be learned from the unconventional process behind this cultural touchstone. Watch the full documentary here https://lnkd.in/ghnuryRs and share your thoughts: How can constraints drive innovation in your industry?

Well said David. The power imbalance ensures this process will continue. And, I believe, the self-tape process has exacerbated the issue and allowed casting directors to get away with further diminishing the importance of actors in the process (and acting too). It is draining, shallow and dehumanising; only seeming to serve the casting directors and their self-created process. Any ounce of benefit for the actor (of practicing their craft) is quashed by terrible script excerpts, no direction and tight turn-around. They serve to dehumanise the actor and dimish their training and process. ‘Being good at self-tapes’ must rate highly these days in being selected for round two. And I say this not as an actor, but as the person who records self-tapes for others. I also feel for those who don’t have at least semi-decent equipment. I have yet to see an actor share a terribly shot phone self-test that landed them them the job. Actors are going above and beyond and being diddled.

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#Quality of #Massproducttion #online #digital, #movies have become increasingly ‘stupid’—a term used to describe a perceived lack of #depth, #originality, and #substance in contemporary cinema. read more >>> https://lnkd.in/dQjdQaJt

Beyond entertainment, why do you see movies? Whether you are an artist or an executive, we also see them to be inspired? How can you do your work differently? How can you expand the form? How can you f'n blow their minds?!!! Today is the 1st GUEST POST on HopeForFilm. Check out Eric Kohn's recommendation of 10 movies to inspire new ways of using cinema to blow our minds: https://lnkd.in/gBUj8eEi

I’m interested in people’s thoughts about the rise in costs & attendance being the driving factors for limited success as described in this article. I’m curious about finding ways to nurture artistic creation without a rush to product. “Why now?” is the essential question I ask when choosing to produce/direct work. What are your thoughts about how we create theatrical experiences that speak to this moment?

The Show Must Go On: Celebrating Collaboration at the SAG Awards 2024 The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards are lighting up the stage tonight, honoring the incredible performances that brought us joy, laughter, and reflection in 2023. But beyond the individual nominees and their well-deserved recognition, the SAG Awards also shine a spotlight on the collaborative spirit that brings stories to life. As the SAG Awards celebrate the best ensemble casts and individual performances of 2023, it's a timely reminder that achieving excellence often requires strong collaboration. From the writer's room to the director's chair, and from the cast to the crew, successful projects are rarely the work of individuals alone. In our own industries, whether it's marketing, engineering, or finance, collaboration is key to innovation and problem-solving. By working together, we can leverage diverse perspectives, share knowledge, and achieve results that would be impossible individually. What are your thoughts on the importance of collaboration in your field? Share your experiences and insights in the comments below! #SAGAwards #Collaboration #Teamwork #Entertainment #IndustryInsights https://lnkd.in/dvyPPKv8