Shit Tons and Wheelhouses
Everyone keeps using “wheelhouse”. I’m still a little confused what it means, but it certainly sounds cool and adult.
Confessions Of a Closet Meetings Junkie
Hi. My name is Gillian Robespierre. I’m a writer/director attending the 2011 IFP Emerging Narrative project forum with my script Obvious Child. It’s a romantic comedy with an abortion. Yes, it’s a comedy.
Some Meetings Are Better Than Others
Rotterdam International film festival: “I am confused why your project is part of Emerging Narrative” Me: ” Its Interesting you chose to meet with me then” Rotterdam: “I didnt”
Why Kat Candler Royally Sucks at Parties
Doesn’t everyone?
They appreciate the uniqueness of the project…
…but are trying to go in a more socially conscious direction.
The Shared Struggle of Indie Film
We’ve had some really nice interest in the project. It sounds nice now, but that might change later on when they say, “You know what? It’s not for us.” I like to keep expectations low. That way you don’t get your hopes up. And that way they can’t come crashing down.
IFP Filmmaker Wisdom
[In Photo: Alex Ross Perry] Steve Perry – Don’t stop believing. Alex Ross Perry – Do stop believing.
Pitch Meeting Lessons and Friday Night Lights
A few things I’ve learned over the years from going into “pitch” meetings.
ROOFTOP FILMS – LIVE AT IFP
For a happy fifth year, Rooftop is excited to once again partner with IFP to bring exciting outdoor events to Independent Film Week.
Blog Post #2, In Which I Arrive to Kick Some Ass
Just as Kanye West arrived in Austin to play ACL, I arrived in NYC to kick some serious IFP ass. Well, I hope, anyway. We’ll see how that ass kicking goes.