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Blog posts by Tony Gapastione
by Tony Gapastione | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, Filmmaking, News, Producing, Production
This blog has been something I’ve wanted to write for a while. I may have been procrastinating… or avoiding it because it brings up just a few (read: all) of my insecurities and fears. But what better way to confront those issues than by addressing them publicly...
by Tony Gapastione | Dec 23, 2023 | Acting, Blog, Directing, Filmmaking, Producing, Production, Screenwriting
Looking for love? I wrote a script about it and it became one of our last short films of the year. Our most recent BraveMaker Academy short film is in the can! Which means we made it through production and editing, (post-production), has commenced. All of our...
by Tony Gapastione | Dec 18, 2023 | Blog, Filmmaking, Sundance
Sundance. Since 2013 I’ve been attending this life changing festival. It might be cliche to say it’s magical but being in person in the snow, with some of the best artistic cinema in the world and the ones who make it is something special. It’s been eleven...
by Tony Gapastione | Nov 25, 2023 | Blog, Directing, Filmmaking, Production, Screenwriting
Dare I say it? There is no real creativity… without conflict. Not my favorite thing, conflict, but it’s a necessary and important part of creativity…and life itself. Life is full of conflict. Just go on X, formally known as Twitter for five minutes and see...
by Tony Gapastione | Sep 30, 2023 | Blog, Directing, Filmmaking
I'll admit there are some people I'm extremely attracted to and others in which I'm very turned off. Get your mind out of the gutter, I'm talking about creative attraction. That "it" quality. Of course talent is huge, but I'm talking more than talent. Yep, this is a...
by Tony Gapastione | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog, Filmmaking, Producing, Production, Screenwriting
I obviously had a VEST PHASE. And those sunglasses, well, that’s one of my addictions.
by Tony Gapastione | Jun 18, 2023 | Acting, Blog, Directing, Filmmaking
I audition. I hear nothing. Or even worse...I don't get to audition and watch my other friends book film roles, print ads, commercials and more. I'm happy for them, I think, (wink, wink) but I also wish it was me. Can you relate? I hear NO, a lot. A LOT. I've been...
by Tony Gapastione | May 5, 2023 | Blog, Filmmaking, Producing
I posted this on my personal site (www.tonygapastione.com) in November 2021 after finishing production of my feature film: Last Chance Charlene, but there's always a need to talk about money. Don't like talking about money? Well, you better start liking it if you want...
by Tony Gapastione | Mar 18, 2023 | Acting, Blog, Filmmaking, Producing, Production
Tony Gapastione interviews Priscilla Lam. For my blog this month I wanted our fellow BraveMaker community to get to know (actor/producer/red carpet host) Priscilla Lam a bit better. I like how she's exploring not only working in her lane, but expanding her...
by Tony Gapastione | Feb 25, 2023 | Blog, Directing, Filmmaking, Producing, Production, Screenwriting
How do you know you’re serious about being a filmmaker? Here are some red flags that might reveal you’re not as serious as you think you are. No shame here, but hoping this lights a fire for you to change things up and motivate you to go after your goals and...