The summer is here and so Summer Blockbuster Movie Season! The studios have put some hefty marketing dollars to work trying to deduce what will bring people out in droves and so far, it’s working. Captain America: Civil War just made $353 million at the box office and more than 1 billion globally (see film figures). That […]
The Spoleto Festival is probably not on your radar but it should be. For nearly 40 years in a row the festival has been spotlighting the very best in dance, theatre, opera, choral, and jazz music. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, America’s premier performing arts festival takes place over seventeen days with the purpose of […]
photo credit: Panom / Shutterstock.com As of the writing of this post Captain America: Civil War has grossed $957 million globally. It’s an unqualified smash hit. People are singing its praises from the mountain tops. They’re yelling about how amazing the writing, the directing, the acting, and the special effects are. However, no one is […]
Every year KIIS FM holds Wango Tango, a gathering of music celebrities and artists who perform, hold meet-and-greets, and take photos with fans. Each year it’s a virtual who’s who of the industry’s biggest and brightest. Last year Kanye West, Nick Jonas, Lunchmoney Lewis, Natalie La Rose, Tori Kelly, and Echosmith were just a few […]
Feel like there’s never any reason to lean on formula or be formulaic in your approach to screenwriting? Well, you might be wrong about that. While one should definitely aim for originality, incorporating a few tried and true scenes into your screenplay can be a great way to advance the plot effectively and efficiently and […]
Holding The Dead Female Lead And Screaming To The Heavens Remember X-men Origins: Wolverine? Remember when they killed Silver Fox and Wolverine yells at the sky? Remember when you rolled your eyes and groaned? Well, be the change you want to see and never, ever use that sequence in any film ever again. This straight […]
The Key West Songwriters Festival has been going for 21 years straight with the expressed purpose of introducing fans and spectators to the individuals behind the songs they love. The yearly music festival prides itself on shedding light on the creative process and promoting artistic transparency. This year’s festivities will take place from Wednesday, May […]
Although Recording Radio Film Connection is less than half the price of most similar programs, we know that saving up a significant amount of money for higher education can be difficult. Worry not! We’re here with 3 tips that’ll get you in the studio or on-set in no time! 1. Crowdfunding Asking for help is […]
The ASCAP “I Create Music” Expo is the premier music conference for musicians, songwriters, and audiophiles of all types. One part music festival, one part technical convention, the yearly event helps would-be musicians and audio engineers break into the business by helping them gain access to the industry’s top talent and showcase their abilities. This […]
Coachella is one of the biggest music festivals in the world. Taking place every April in Indio, California, it’s a virtual who’s who of the music industry’s biggest and brightest stars. It profiles the hottest up-and-coming acts as well as the music’s hottest superstars. Past hallmark appearances include sets from Rage Against The Machine, Coldplay, […]
