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3 tips for creating a writing schedule
Writing can be hard.Really hard. Even the best, most experienced writers can sympathize with this sentiment. I am far from the best or most experienced writer, but I can personally vouch for this. It can be amazing, don’t get me wrong; the feeling of having a creative...
4 Qualities of a great collaborator
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...
Three reasons why you SHOULD attend film festivals.
I obviously had a VEST PHASE. And those sunglasses, well, that’s one of my addictions.
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...