I obviously had a VEST PHASE. And those sunglasses, well, that’s one of my addictions.
Three reasons why you SHOULD attend film festivals.
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Limitations don’t need to limit creativity.
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...
How films can change the world
Movies are cool, right? Whether you’re a cinephile or not, almost everyone has a favorite film or two. Good films are generally entertaining, enjoyable, transporting, and the list of adjectives goes on and depends on the film. I personally don’t have a favorite film...
The Bright Side of Social Media (Yes, There Is One)
Have you ever wondered if anything really good could come from social media? Of course, if you work for a social media company, the answer is yes. I mean without social media, where would you get your paycheck from, what would you do for a living? If you watch the...
Filmmaking requires Fundraising
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...
Imperfect is Perfect: Creating Complicated Characters
I think we can all agree that people are complicated. We all come from different backgrounds, have our own experiences, and are fundamentally separate from everybody else. No one person is the exact same as anyone else, and this is what makes people interesting. The...
Creatives have specialties
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...
10 MORE ANTICIPATED FILMS OF 2023: Part 2
WELCOME TO PART 2!!! Here are 7 more films to look for this year ! 7.The Nun 2 (Release Date: September 8th) Quite honestly, The Nun (2018) was not a good film with a 25% on rotten tomatoes. It seemed to have failed commercially and critically. Despite this, it...
5 Red Flags you’re not serious about filmmaking
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...
Handling Rejection: 5 Tips for Actors
They say we actors book one job out of every 100 auditions. This figure can vary greatly in either direction depending on a myriad of factors, but the point is, actors face a ton of rejection. To add insult to injury, we rarely receive a formal rejection. We don’t...